Having a nosebleed can be a startling and somewhat scary experience, but medical experts say the condition is generally not serious. “Nosebleeds are quite common, and over half of the population will experience them at some point,” David A. Gudis, M.D., chief of rhinology and anterior skull base surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center...
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A little-known neurological disorder has been thrust into the spotlight after a documentary revealed singer Celine Dion’s struggle with stiff person syndrome (SPS). The disease is rare, affecting...
Five people in downtown Lincoln, New Hampshire, have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease. The New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) announced the news in an Aug. 12 press release. It is likely that the five affected individuals were exposed to contaminated water droplets from a cooling tower behind the RiverWalk Resort, the...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of all cancer deaths in the United States. There are several different risk factors for the disease, but above all, smoking remains the biggest contributor to lung cancer. Most people who are diagnosed with lung cancer are 65 or older, according to the source, with the average age of...
Summer allergies can be a hindrance to your plans. With flowers in bloom, and warm, damp weather causing mold to form, many find themselves reaching for tissues through June, July and August. A person can develop allergies throughout the year for a variety of reasons. There are seasonal allergies that come about from symptoms related...
