by erlangerhealth | Oct 7, 2021 | Breast Health, Cancer Issues, Stay Well, Women's Health
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is the perfect time to schedule your mammogram – especially if you have delayed your regular screenings in recent years. “Studies have shown fewer women are getting their mammograms,” said Janet Kramer-Mai, Director of Oncology...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 14, 2021 | Gynecological Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects more than 10 million women worldwide, including one in 10 women in the United States. How much do you know about this common condition? PCOS is a hormonal disorder that occurs among women of reproductive age. While the exact...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 13, 2021 | Heart Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Maybe your doctor has told you that your cholesterol’s too high. Or you’ve seen commercials on TV for high cholesterol medications. But how much do you actually know about cholesterol? Well, first things first: Cholesterol isn’t a bad thing. Cholesterol, a type of...
by erlangerhealth | Sep 11, 2021 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
You may have heard of “sickle cell” in the past, but do you really know what it is? September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, so let’s take a few minutes to learn a few key facts about the disease. Sickle cell disease affects around 100,000 Americans, making...
by erlangerhealth | Jul 29, 2021 | Men's Health, Regain Health, Urology & Incontinence, Urology, Incontinence & Pelvic Floor, Women's Health
You’re jogging through your neighborhood when all of a sudden you get a familiar feeling — an all-too-urgent urge. You wonder: What is it about running that always makes me need to pee? Well, don’t think you’re alone! Runners’ incontinence is an actual thing. And it’s...
by erlangerhealth | Jul 7, 2021 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
For decades now, you’ve heard about the importance of protecting your skin from the sun. But have you ever really wondered why that’s so important? We’d like to point you toward a key reason why — melanoma. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 106,110 new...
