E-cigarettes are perceived as “safer” and marketed as a method to quit smoking – but is there any truth to that story? What are e-cigarettes? E-cigarettes are a battery-operated nicotine delivery system designed to deliver nicotine through inhalation. Also known as “vaping,” e-cigarettes have been in the United States since 2006 and appeal to both
Kathy Dickerson had been dealing with incontinence for 15 years. “Ever since I had kids, I’ve been making frequent trips to the bathroom,” she shares. “I thought it was to be expected, and that there wasn’t anything I could do about it. I tried a few over-the-counter things, but nothing ever did any good.” It
Increasing birth defect awareness on a global level On March 3, many international organizations will unite in honor of World Birth Defects Day. The goal of this day is to raise awareness for birth defects as well as research, prevention, treatment and services for patients and their families. According to the Centers for Disease Control
In 13 years of monitoring influenza, the CDC announced that, as of January 6, every part of the
Genetic testing – a source of knowledge Genetic testing is becoming more and more common in today’s society. Knowledge is power, and people enjoy having all the facts at their fingertips – including facts about their health. St. Elizabeth Healthcare offers board-certified genetic counselors to help our patients make more informed health decisions about everything
If there’s a trendy phrase that has made its way through gym culture of late, it has to
Everyone has at least one friend that has fallen behind on getting her annual mammogram. The friend that has made every excuse in the book, “I’m too busy”, “I will make the appointment next month”, “They didn’t find anything last year”. At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, we have taken the stress out of getting an annual
When it comes to heart attacks, catching up to men wasn’t ever on the feminist manifesto. Well, we’ve done it. Women’s risk of cardiovascular disease after menopause matches that of men, said St. Elizabeth Healthcare Heart and Vascular Institute cardiologist Dr. Kevin Miller. Post-menopause, a woman’s risk catches up to a man’s – in some
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), commonly known as acid reflux disease, affects as many as one in five Americans. If the valve at the bottom of the esophagus leading to the stomach doesn’t close completely, food particles or acid from the stomach can flow back into the esophagus, leading to heartburn and/or regurgitation. But many people
