Download this episode This week’s “Here’s To Your Health” broadcasts provide details about the causes and treatment of fevers. A fever is when your body’s internal temperature is elevated. A fever is an important part of the body’s defense against infection. However, fevers can be dangerous in certain situations. If you have a prolonged fever…
Download This Episode This week’s “Here’s To Your Health” broadcasts provide details about the causes and treatment of fevers. A fever is when your body’s internal temperature is elevated. A fever is an important part of the body’s defense against infection. However, fevers can be dangerous in certain situations. If you have a prolonged fever…
It is estimated that 1 in 110 children in the United States have some form of autism. Autism is a disorder where children first exhibit symptoms before age three. These are usually related to social interactions, language development and behavior. Diagnosing autism can be difficult. Autism symptoms vary greatly, and two children with the same…
Recently, Michigan high school athlete Wes Leonard, an apparently healthy basketball player, collapsed after finishing a game. His death was linked to cardiomyopathy, a condition that can be the cause of death for some apparently healthy individuals. Cardiomyopathy is a condition where the heart can no longer pump blood effectively to the rest of the…
People who have badly damaged teeth may need complete or partial dentures, also known as false teeth. Dentures are fitted to the individual and may need to be adjusted or replaced as your mouth changes shape. There is usually an adjustment period with new dentures. When first eating, start with softer foods that aren’t too…
For most women, pregnancy can be a wonderful time. There is the joy of expectation and the wonder of new life. However, some women develop conditions that may lead to a high-risk pregnancy. Complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes bring anxiety and fear to what should be a happy occasion. These and other disorders…
Multiple Myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells, found primarily in the bone marrow. Myeloma interferes with the production of an important part of the body’s natrual defenses, protiens called immunoglobulins. Most individuals who develop myeloma are over age 45, with the median age being 70. Bone pain is often one of the first symptoms…
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the name for a group of viruses that includes more than 100 types, a number of which can be passed through sexual contact. About 20 million Americans currently have HPV, although most do not know because the virus has no symptoms. Generally, HPV goes away on it’s on. One reason to…
Do you have trouble recognizing faces, even when wearing glasses? Is it difficult to correctly match the color of your clothes or read signs and billboards? If so, you may have low vision. According to the UAMS Jones Eye Institute, about 135 million Americans have low vision. The term “low vision” is used to describe…
Cancers occur when cells in the body become abnormal and multiply uncontrollably. These cells form a growth, or tumor, that can be benign or malignant. When a tumor appears in or around the throat, larnyx, nose, or mouth, it is referred to as a Head and Neck Cancer. Head and neck cancers are fairly rare,…