by erlangerhealth | Mar 26, 2021 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
In 2021, an estimated 149,500 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Are you in the know about the disease? While colorectal cancer is among the most common types of cancer, it is also among the most preventable. Here are six other things you should know...
by Henry Okafor, MD | Feb 19, 2021 | Regain Health, Urology & Incontinence, Urology, Incontinence & Pelvic Floor
Urinary incontinence is common, especially among women. If you’re one of the millions dealing with the condition, could you be making your symptoms worse? When you are dealing with incontinence, the last thing you want to do is make the situation worse. But all too...
by Abhinaya Jawahar, MD | Jan 19, 2021 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Most people never think about their thyroid. But when it goes haywire, it can affect nearly every part of your body. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland found just below your Adam’s apple at the base of your neck. The gland secretes the thyroid hormone, which...
by Harish Manyam, MD | Sep 29, 2020 | Cardiology, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Stay Well, Women's Cardiology, Women's Health
What promises can you make to yourself to ensure a heart-healthy future is ahead? Let’s take a look at a few. The heart — it’s a relatively small organ in the body with a significantly large impact. This organ pumps blood throughout the circulatory system, providing...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 20, 2020 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When you think of “getting a shot,” you may immediately think of kids at the pediatrician’s office. But actually, adults need immunizations, too. So how can you know what immunizations (also commonly called vaccines) you need — and when? Each year, the American...
by Harish Manyam, M.D. | Jun 17, 2020 | Men's Cardiology, Men's Health, Stay Well
The statistics are staggering. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American men, causing nearly one in four deaths. Healthier lifestyle habits can help you avoid becoming part of that number. Let’s take a deeper dive into the numbers from the Centers for...
