While people who experience a concussion – also called a mild traumatic brain injury – typically recover within a few weeks, a very small percent may experience more severe symptoms.
Preventing a health problem now is much better (and less costly) than overcoming one later. Preventive care aims to detect and treat common conditions as early as possible.
You may be considering surgery to improve your eyesight but wondering which approach may be best for you in the long run. Laser vision corrective options are continually improving, with ever-increasing offerings for a wide variety of people.
Multiple myeloma is a bone marrow cancer in which plasma cells have become cancerous. Plasma cells, a type of white blood cell, are an essential part of the immune system. They make antibodies, a type of protein, that help fight infections.
Ear infections are common in children, and many parents are convinced they need antibiotics. But sometimes antibiotics aren’t the answer. Learn more about ear infections from Rachel Johnson, MD.
Febrile seizures can be scary to witness, but they're usually short-lived and harmless. However, some children can develop epilepsy, a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures.
We may not think about vitamin B12 often, but a vitamin B12 deficiency is noticeable and can be dangerous for our bodies. Read on to learn more about what vitamin B12 does for us and how to avoid becoming vitamin B12 deficient.