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,…
Leukemia is a form of cancer that originates in the bone marrow, the blood forming tissue in the body. Leukemia usually starts in the white blood cells. These abnormal white blood cells are unable to do their job, meaning someone with leukemia normally experiences more infections and fevers. When red blood cells are affected, a…
The human digestive system performs a vital function. It extracts nutrients from the food we eat, providing the fuel that keeps us going. Gastrointestinal Cancers are cancers that affect portions of the human digestive tract. Gastrointestinal cancers are generally slow growing and tend to spread over time. However, this does not make them any less…
Download This Episode This week’s “Here’s To Your Health” broadcasts spotlight the unsung heros of health care, caregivers. Caregivers are usually family members or close friends who spend a portion of their day helping someone they care about who has a medical condition. UAMS offers support to caregivers who provide help to others. To find…
Download This Episode This week’s “Here’s To Your Health” broadcasts spotlight the unsung heros of health care, caregivers. Caregivers are usually family members or close friends who spend a portion of their day helping someone they care about who has a medical condition. UAMS offers support to caregivers who provide help to others. To find…
Download this episode This week’s “Here’s To Your Health” broadcasts spotlight the unsung heros of health care, caregivers. Caregivers are usually family members or close friends who spend a portion of their day helping someone they care about who has a medical condition. UAMS offers support to caregivers who provide help to others. To find…
Gallstones are small, pebble-like substances that develop in the gallbladder, when liquid stored there hardens. There are two main forms of gallstones, cholesterol stones and pigment stones. Cholesterol stones are made of hardened cholesterol and account for about 80 percent of all gallstones. Pigment stones are made up of bilirubin, a pigment the liver removes…
Food labels and food packaging are supposed to help you decide what foods you want. However, food packaging and nutrition labels can be hard to read and are sometimes difficult to understand. The labels should provide accurate information about the amount of fat, cholesterol, vitamins and minerals, and other health details for the food you’re…