Denise DeWitt

Diabetes is a serious condition that requires careful monitoring for good control. People with diabetes have excess sugar in their blood. This can happen because the pancreas does not produce ...

If you have diabetes, it is important to stay on top of your treatment plan so you can manage your condition. These four steps are recommended by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive ...

People with diabetes may be at higher risk for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease. But new research suggests that one drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes may also help ...

If you are a woman, how likely do you think you are to get lung cancer? If you’re like most women and think you are fairly safe, you may be very wrong. Lung cancer is the number one cancer ...

Calcium supplements could be connected to an increased risk of dementia in women, according to a study reported in Live Science. Researchers in the study included Dr. Silke Kern, a neuroscientist ...

Doctors may have a new tool to provide early detection and treatment for breast cancer that is metastasizing or spreading to other parts of the body, thanks to new research from the University of ...

People who stutter may have a hard time getting their point across because certain words or sounds seem to get stuck. Someone who is stuttering may also show physical signs that they are ...

Screening for cervical cancer is an important part of every woman’s health routine. For many years, the primary test for cervical cancer was the Pap test or Pap smear. In recent years, testing ...

A gene that helps regulate sleep cycles may also be a factor in the spread of some types of breast cancer to other parts of the body. This was the conclusion reached by researchers at the ...

Maintaining the health and beauty of your skin is a process that should last your whole life. Here are some tips to keep your skin looking its best at any age. In Your 20s What you do for ...

Are you at risk for a BRCA gene mutation? Your ethnic background may give you a clue as to whether your risk is high or low. The BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes regulate production of proteins that ...

Midlife is a time of transition for women who are moving from their reproductive years toward menopause. The most obvious change is in the reproductive cycle. But that is not the only significant ...

Scientists have believed that higher levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol helped lower the risk of heart attacks. But new research shows that while HDL has for years been described as ...

Have you ever thought that going to the doctor is a little like speed dating? You have just a few minutes to try to get answers to all your questions. But are you asking the right questions? ...

If you have psoriasis, you may find that certain foods cause flare-ups or make your condition worse, while others seem to ease your symptoms. Scientific data has not shown that any specific diet ...

Contact lenses may be the perfect answer to your vision problems. But if you don’t take good care of your lenses, they could also do real damage to your eyes. As part of Contact Lens Health ...

Psoriasis flare-ups can cause painful, itchy patches of scaly skin. If you have psoriasis, knowing what can trigger a flare-up may help you manage your condition to help keep your skin ...

If you have psoriasis, you may feel like the only person around trying to hide the bumps and scaly patches caused by this chronic skin condition. But you are not alone! Psoriasis can affect ...

Going to the gym can be a great time to concentrate on yourself and your own fitness. But that doesn’t mean you should leave common sense or common courtesy at the door. Check out these eight ...

With many birth control methods to choose from, you may be tempted to change your method from one month to the next. But if you do, you need to be aware of how your birth control could affect your ...

Did you know your eyes need sun protection just like your skin? The same rays from the sun that can cause sunburn and skin cancer can also damage your eyes and vision. This means that it is ...

We all want beautiful, healthy hair. But just like our skin, aging can affect how our hair looks and feels, and even how much hair we have. Here’s what you should know about the natural aging ...

Just as our bodies show signs of age, our hair can become thinner, dryer and more brittle as we get older. So what can you do to help slow the aging process and protect your hair? Try these ...

Summer fun can lead to summer pain if you spend too much time in the sun without using enough sunscreen. It’s always best to avoid a sunburn if you can. But if it’s too late for that, try ...

If you think you have a sinus headache, the odds are good that you're wrong. More than 80 percent of people who think they have a sinus headache actually have a migraine, according to WebMD. ...

If you’ve noticed that your skin and hair look oilier during certain times of the month, you’re not alone. The same changes in hormone levels that cause your period are also to blame for monthly ...

A headache can make your head feel like it's about to burst from too much pressure. But for spinal headaches, the opposite situation may literally be the cause. Spinal headaches are the result ...

Approximately 80 percent of those who suffer from migraine headaches report that light makes their headaches worse. This may force them to retreat to a dark room while they wait for their headache ...

All parents want their babies to grow up to be smart and successful. But what can you do to help your infant achieve such lofty goals? The answer may be surprisingly simple and ...

If you get seasonal sniffles, you probably assume you have hay fever or some kind of allergy. But if over-the-counter medications aren’t getting the job done, it might be time to have some test ...

Choosing the right sunscreen is a key step for skin protection, because if you don’t like your sunscreen, you won’t use it. Start by deciding which type of sunscreen is right for you. All ...

Your bones are the support system for your body. Although you may think that bones are similar to rocks, the reality is that bone is a living, growing tissue in your body. Strong bones are ...

Everyone gets sick sometimes. But men and women don’t always do it the same way. Take this quiz to find out how much you know about some key differences between men’s and women’s health.

If you have sinus allergies, you probably dread the runny nose and itchy eyes and can’t wait for allergy season to be done. But when exactly is allergy season? Maybe a better question would be ...

Rocking and tapping in time with music may help with your baby’s brain development, according to a new study from the University of Washington. Researchers at the UW’s Institute for Learning and ...

Has your dentist ever grabbed your tongue with a piece of gauze and pulled it from side to side? If so, you probably just had a screening for oral cancer, according to Dr. Craig Kohler, ...

Have you been trying without success to get pregnant? Are your periods irregular or missing all together? If so, polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS could be part of the problem. PCOS is a ...

Stress is an unavoidable part of life. But each of us may have more control of how our bodies respond to stress than was formerly believed. Research suggests that exercise can do more than ...

Do you know how to tell what’s going on in your vagina? Vaginal discharge can often help you know if your vagina is healthy or if there’s something going on that you should be concerned ...

Many of us have a drink now and then, especially in social situations. But for some, that occasional drink can become an addiction that impacts many aspect of life. If you are a woman, ...

Do you care about protecting your bones, heart, brain and other parts of your body as you age? It sounds like a stupid question. But many women – whether as an informed choice or due to a lack of ...

If you’re trying to get pregnant, you’ve probably already stopped your birth control, improved your diet, and started counting the days until you’re due to ovulate. But, as the saying goes, ...

Do you really understand hormone replacement therapy and whether it could be right for you? If you are a woman, deciding whether or not to take estrogen at the time of menopause is not a ...

The risk of developing multiple sclerosis is at least two to three times higher overall for women than for men, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Some estimates say the ratio ...

When you think of a sleep disorder, you may think of things that keep you from sleeping. But there are actually many kinds of sleep disorders that involve problems both with sleeping and with ...

Being able to see well and process visual images effectively are important factors for a child’s success in school. Knowing what to watch for can help parents recognize potential vision problems ...

Researchers in Australia have discovered a new way to use non-invasive ultrasound that may one day restore memory functions previously lost to Alzheimer’s disease. Ultrasound is a well-known ...

Do you ever wonder if staring at a computer screen is making your eyes tired or dry?  If so, you might have computer vision syndrome.In the current age of technology, most of us spend hours ...

Sponsored by: AbbVie Inc. It seems more and more common to hear about people who either can’t or won’t eat certain foods. But in an age when dietary restrictions are the norm, being a “picky ...

Did you know that sitting too much can make you sick? Research shows that sitting for extended lengths of time can increase your risk for serious health conditions including heart disease, ...