For years, the appendix carried a reputation as the body’s most pointless organ. Doctors often removed it without hesitation, ...
By the time 26-year-old Megan Isherwood started vomiting blood and clutching her right side in agony, she was convinced ...
Almost half of children who require surgery for complicated appendicitis can safely complete their recovery at home, according to a new study. Almost half of children who require surgery for ...
Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health ...
Brittany Dube is a public health professional with expertise in health education and community health. She works for her local Department of Health as a Behavioral Health, Health Promotion, and ...
Do you have a job that requires you to be constantly on your feet? Or maybe you are an avid runner who logs long distances regularly? If you are often walking, running or standing, there’s a simple ...