I remember like yesterday the first time I decided I didn’t like my body. I was 12 and going to my best friend’s house for a birthday party. I was…
I am 36 weeks pregnant and ready to go. I know baby needs to bake four more weeks, but I am so ready for this one to come out! The…
It used to be that women had a Pap smear virtually every year. A Pap smear tests for abnormal precancerous cells in the cervix. New guidelines say most women no longer…
Many studies have surfaced on the health benefits of wine when consumed in moderation. For many of us, just hearing the words “health benefits” and “wine” in the same sentence…
Medical experts stress the importance of calling 911 if you think you are having a stroke. Unfortunately, research has found that about one-third of people experiencing symptoms do not arrive…
Move more. Work out. Stay active. We hear every day that regular exercise is an important part of staying healthy. The idea of exercise as a powerful cancer-fighter is nothing…
Did you know just one blistering sunburn as a child more than doubles the chance of getting skin cancer later in life? Learn how to use sunscreen correctly to protect…
Yeah, yeah. We know, we know. Exercise is good for us. You don’t have to search very hard to find the scientific evidence to prove it. For postmenopausal women especially,…
Go ahead. Be brave. Move beyond salt and pepper, and explore adding different spices to the foods you eat. Spices not only taste good, they enhance flavor without adding calories,…
Biking to work — or anywhere for that matter — has been made easier thanks to Louisville’s commitment to improving the rideability of our city. Recently ranked a Silver Bicycle…
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15- to 20-year-olds nationwide. Per mile driven, teens are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other…
As HIV, antibiotic-resistant infections and other global health epidemics continue to mount fears, the demand grows for infectious disease physicians like Makhawadee Pongruangporn, M.D. However, amid local and international health…