Diseases and Conditions

Caring for a loved one who is ill, elderly, or disabled can be a challenging and sometimes lonely experience. However, there are many resources and types of support available [...]

When you go to the hospital for surgery, testing, or an outpatient procedure, it's crucial to take steps to protect yourself from potential health risks. [...]

Life expectancy is a measure of how long, on average, a person is expected to live. In the United States, life expectancy has undergone significant changes over the past [...]

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with heart failure, you may be surprised to learn that you can receive high-quality care in the comfort of your own home. [...]

Medicare is a federal health insurance program designed to help seniors and people with disabilities access affordable healthcare. If you're new to Medicare, [...]

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition that affects approximately 8.5 million Americans. It occurs when fatty plaque builds up in the arteries outside of the heart, [...]

As a caregiver, you may be concerned about what would happen if your loved one becomes unable to make their own healthcare decisions. An advance directive is a legal document [...]

There is encouraging news in the fight against cancer. According to the American Association for Cancer Research's annual Cancer Progress Report, the cancer death rate [...]

Hospitalization can be a disorienting experience for older patients, with about half of people over 65 experiencing episodes of delirium during their hospital stays. Delirium [...]

Medical errors are unfortunately very common in healthcare. A study published in the British Medical Journal estimated that communication breakdowns, diagnostic errors, poor [...]