Author: Dr. Laura Bennett

Sinus infections resulting in congestion, pain and pressure can last up to four weeks, or longer for chronic sufferers. Luckily, there are many prescription, over-the-counter and…

Dark spots on the skin, also called liver or age spots, usually appear on areas of the body that have the most sun exposure, like the…

People who suffer from back pain usually can pinpoint those obvious causes for the problem. Usually back pain occurs from factors such as heavy or improper…

Poison ivy is known as toxicodendron radicans. It is a plant the grows on a vine or shrub. Poison ivy grows in nearly every state in…

Medical imaging tests have made important advances in early diagnosis and treatment. There are a few different options that may be best for certain diagnoses and…

Osteoporosis is a serious bone condition that results from low bone density and weakening bone strength. It makes the bones fragile and susceptible to fractures. In…

A bloody nose can happen at any time and if it happens frequently, they can be very annoying. But why exactly do they creep up on…

Abdominal ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to acquire images of the abdominal organs. Unlike x-ray, ultrasound is non-ionizing radiation, so it has no known negative effects…

It is very common, especially in children, to suffer from an occasional bloody nose. Nosebleeds are usually easy to treat and are not a cause for…

Most people suffering from lumbar degenerative disc disease can be successfully treated through a course of conservative, non-surgical care. Heat and Ice Treatments Localized applications of…