by erlangerhealth | Aug 10, 2015 | Breast Health, Erlanger News, Stay Well, Women's Health
The most commonly recognized symptom of breast cancer is a lump in the breast. However, women should also be aware breast cancer does not always present with a palpable lump. Anytime you notice something different about your breast — like swollen tissue, redness, or a...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 7, 2015 | Heart Health, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
If you’re among the 20 percent of American adults who experience heartburn at least twice a week, it’s time to see your doctor. What is heartburn? Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest or throat. Recurrent heartburn is the most common symptom of...
by erlangerhealth | Jul 30, 2015 | Breakthrough, Erlanger News, Weight Loss
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Health System’s Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center has achieved a three-year accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint program of the American College of...
by By the UT Erlanger Foot and Ankle Institute | Jul 13, 2015 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
The stabbing pain, the stiffness, the dreaded first step of the morning—plantar fasciitis can make routine activities seem overwhelming. But there are ways to treat it. What is plantar fasciitis? The plantar fascia, a flat band of tissue supporting the arches in your...
by Dr. Tye Young, D.O. | Jul 3, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Have the best skin ever with the help of nature. Every day, we’re bombarded with chemicals. From the foods we eat to outdoor pollution, chemicals find their way into just about everything around us. With more and more people wanting to live healthier lifestyles, it’s...
by By Janet Kramer-Mai, RN, OCN, CBPN-IC | Jul 1, 2015 | Ask an Expert, Breast Health, Cancer Issues, Stay Well, Women's Health
Q: When should I have my first mammogram? I’m 36 years old without a family history of breast cancer. A: All women, regardless of family history, should have a baseline mammogram between age 35 and 40 and annual mammograms after 40. Over 85 percent of women with...
