Health Topics

’10 more years I never thought I’d see’

The signs of this rare bile-duct cancer typically go unnoticed at first. Here's what to know.

Man and woman speaking with primary care specialist.

Making the heart care transition from pediatrics to adulthood

Young patients with congenital heart disease must learn to manage their condition as they become adults. Here’s what you need to know about making this important shift.

5 ways to prevent diabetes

Prediabetic? We share some basic ways to help protect your health.

A woman who looks to be in her late 30s pauses on a stair landing to look out a window.

Colorectal cancer is on the rise in young people

What you need to know about colorectal cancer screenings and symptom monitoring.

A pregnant couple speaking to provider on creating a birth plan.

Low-intervention labor and creating a birth plan: What are my options?

Everything you need to know about making a birth plan and taking charge of your birth experience.

Questions to ask your doctor about heart health

Make the most of your next doctor's visit with this checklist of must-ask heart-health questions.

8 tips for preventing dry eyes in winter

Skin isn’t the only organ that can feel the effects of cold weather. Here’s how to pamper your dry eyes in winter.

Life after lung transplant

Learn more about what to expect in the months and years after undergoing this procedure.

Heart failure: It’s not what you think

Heart failure is more prevalent in the South. Here's what you need to know.