Protect Yourself Against Bug-Borne Diseases
Germs carried by mosquitoes, ticks and fleas are on the rise in the United States.
Epidemiology
Blog
Boy with Kidney Failure Thrives After Landmark Transplant
At age 3, Bradelyn Douglas received a liver and kidney transplant. Today, he’s a healthy 8-year-old.
Patient Stories, Transplants
Scar Tissue Can Lead to Painful Erections
Repeated trauma from sex and physical activity can cause Peyronie’s disease.
Men's Health, Urology
5 Daily Habits That Are Causing You Back Pain
Are you creating tension in your back without knowing it?
Back Pain
Understand ‘Dry Drowning’ and Know the Signs
You may have heard terrifying stories of children dying long after being submerged in water. Here’s how to keep your children safe.
Children's Health, Injury Prevention
Understanding Depression in Men
Both men and women experience depression, but men are more likely to hide it and less likely to seek help.
Depression, Men's Health, Mental Health
Can Eating Hot Peppers Give You A ‘Thunderclap’ Headache?
These terrible headaches aren’t common, but they could be a sign of more serious problems.
Nutrition
A Urologist Answers Questions About the No-Needle, No-Scalpel Vasec...
This permanent birth control option is a popular one for men who are done having children—including the urologist who performs them.
Men's Health, Sexual Health, Urology
Spotting Concussions in Babies and Toddlers
Kids and adults can talk about their symptoms, but the littlest ones can’t. Here’s how to spot brain injury.
Babies, Brain Health, Toddlers and Preschoolers
Don’t Ignore Erectile Dysfunction
It’s not just bad for your sex life. It can signal life-threatening conditions.
Men's Health, Sexual Health
What It’s Like to Spend a Night in a Sleep Lab
If you’re tired of those sleepless nights, a sleep study could be the first step in diagnosing the problem. Check out this first-person account of the experience.
Sleep
Teenage Heart Patient Aspires to Help Others
High school senior Sam Deacon is thriving after overcoming a rare and life-threatening heart condition.
Cardiology, Children's Health, Heart Failure, Patient Stories, Pediatric Medicine