Care and Conditions

While 'broken heart syndrome' may sound like the theme of a romance novel, it's a very real health condition that mostly affects women. In fact, more than 90 percent of reported cases occur in women ages 58 to 75. 

Also called takotsubo cardiomyopathy or stress cardiomyopathy, broken heart syndrome is...

Have you recently been in a high impact situation where you hurt your shoulder, from maybe playing a sport or being in an accident? If you have and you start to experience pain and swelling at the top of your shoulder, don't be quick to write it off. 

These symptoms...

What type of care is available to you alongside your current treatment program, is intended for patients of any age group who have a chronic, curable, or life-threatening illness, and is appropriate at any stage of a diagnosis?

The answer is palliative care. If you got it right, congratulations! You're...

Despite the common consumer misconception that vaping is only dangerous when the substance contains vitamin E, medical science says otherwise. Craig Lilly, MD, a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist says that the medical community remains deeply concerned about reports of vaping-related respiratory illnesses that don't appear related to the...

It's a conversation few of us want to have, but it's imperative to have it. 'It' refers to talking to loved ones, often our aging parents, about their health and medical care, including at the end of life. These are some of the most important topics we should address.

• Knowing...