Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse or the inability to carry a pregnancy to term. If you are a woman over 35, or have a history of painful periods, irregular cycles, pelvic inflammatory disease, miscarriages, or the male partner has a low sperm count then the time frame is reduced to six months.

Proponents of ObamaCare often tout the law as a means to extend health coverage to more Americans. Yet, more coverage may not necessarily mean more care for either the insured or the uninsured, with experts predicting that the law will only exacerbate a crisis that already exists in our health care system: an acute shortage of physicians. The numbers are disheartening, with our country set to have an estimated physician shortage of up to 125,000 by 2025.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, affecting 32 million people. It is the fifth leading cause of death worldwide. COPD is a chronic lung disease in which the lungs are damaged, making it harder to breathe. Men are more likely than women to develop the disease, and it occurs predominantly in individuals older than 40. However, recent studies reveal since the year 2000, the number of female deaths associated with COPD exceeds the number of male deaths. Chronic bronchitis, emphysema and in some cases, asthma are commonly associated with COPD.  

With the United States Supreme Court announcing its verdict on Obamacare in June, it is time to remind us of the adverse impact of this law on physician availability.

What can I do for my overweight teenager without making them overly self conscious?

Nearly everyone has an occasional headache. The most common type of headache — a tension headache — is usually caused by tight muscles in your shoulders, neck, scalp and jaw. They are often related to stress, depression or anxiety. You are more likely to get tension headaches if you don’t get enough sleep, are overworked, miss meals or use drugs or alcohol.

Warm weather and shorts season are well underway, and unless you’re a teenager, your legs may sport some of the telltale signs of aging; namely, varicose veins. Varicose veins can range from small spider veins to swollen, bulging and rope-like veins. Aside from their unattractive appearance, varicose veins can also cause discomfort and, in severe cases, health problems ranging from skin ulcers to blood clots.

As many as 5.5 million women in North America experience symptoms of endometriosis, a chronic gynecological disease that ranks as one of the top three causes of infertility in women.

Summer fun is just around the corner: sun, sports, pools, playgrounds and other outdoor activities abound. It’s no surprise to any parent that the summer season is also the busiest for your local emergency room.

Dr.  Ana Tanase, board-certified in pediatrics, has recently relocated to Tucson, and joined Oro Valley Pediatrics where she will care for children newborn to age 18.

The link between sufficient sleep and good health is well established. A growing body of research gives added weight to the argument that shorting yourself on sleep may shorten your life – by significantly raising your risk of heart problems.

Tucson gastroenterologist Dr. Charles Sanner presents "Trends in Gluten Intolerance" to the Southern Arizona Celiac Support group on Saturday, Nov. 13.

Even in the mid-morning summer heat, 98-year-old Dr. James Mulligan was ready to flash his swing on the driving range. The clubs were ready, stowed in a golf cart next to the spotlessly garaged Honda.

(BPT) - Most new parents are anxious when their infant has a fever, or is fussy, stuffy and simply not acting right. But how do you decide to call the pediatrician or to wait – especially in the middle of the night?

(NAPSI)—More than 16 million people have benefited from LASIK eye surgery. If you or someone you care about would like to be among them, consider this: The first step is talking with a LASIK surgeon.