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World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

Dr. Lindsey Hay Joins Boone County Family Medicine

BOONE, Iowa—The new member to the medical staff at Boone County Family Medicine has now begun her practice. The Boone County Hospital wants people to welcome J. Lindsey Hay, M.D., to the Boon…

10 of the Best (and 5 of the Worst) Hospitals

Going to a great hospital can make all the difference when you need care. This list makes it easy to see how your local hospital stacks up.

8 Things ER Doctors Refuse to Have in Their Homes

By Lisa Lombardi<br>Emergency room physicians see all kinds of grisly stuff, which made us wonder: What products do they consider so hazardous t...

Sleep and Aging: Why Can't We Stay Asleep As We Get Older?

In a National Sleep Foundation survey of adults aged 55 and older, one-third of people aged 55-64 and one quarter of people aged 65-84 reported that their sleep

How hospitals could be rebuilt, better than before

Why I Almost Fired My Doctor

Was I going to risk my longevity to avoid hurting my doctor’s feelings? I needed a physician I respected and trusted.

Want to Fix Healthcare? Fix Health Literacy First

Just 12 percent of Americans are sufficiently health literate. The Rx, this doctor argues, is for patients and doctors to work harder to understand each other.

The World Health Organization knows ‘burnout’ is a problem—but is it a disease?

You may have already heard about burn-out being included as a medical condition for the first time, which isn’t actually true at all, but there are other, real changes that ICD-11 makes that you might want to know about. Here are just a few.

The 4 Health Benefits of Friendship

Friends who stick by you through thick and thin are a true blessing. But their friendship can also boost your health and well-being.

6 Health Screenings to Help Women Prevent Disease

May is women’s health month, a perfect time to remind the caregivers of the family to take care of themselves. Don’t let heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions sneak…

Your Health and Wellness Connection

Tomatillos are small, round, green or yellow fruits wrapped in a light-brown husk. They contain vitamin C. Like their cousin the tomato, tomatillos can be used in salads, salsas, or sauces. Just remove the husk, wash, and slice<br>Asian pears are round, yellow, fiber-rich fruits that are crisp and juicy like apples. Their flavor is slightly sweet and tart. They are ripe straight from the store. You can eat them as is or add them to slaws and sandwiches.<br>Cherimoyas are green fruits…

Preventing Heart Disease with the Health Experts

A healthy lifestyle and getting checked regularly are some of the ways this panel of doctors and health experts advise preventing heart disease.

What Is Parkinson's Disease? 10 Things to Know

Parkinson’s disease patients experience a slow, progressive loss of cells that make dopamine in the brain.

Do cancer survivors have a higher rate of heart disease?

Doctors are recommending an integrated approach to help high-risk cancer patients avoid heart problems down the road.

Could you or your child have celiac disease?

Two and a half million U.S. adults and kids are undiagnosed for this disease. Here’s what you need to know.

How We’re Changing Healthcare

Ochsner is reinventing healthcare by asking an important question: How can we keep people from getting sick and focus on keeping them well

Do You Know the Important Health Numbers?

When it comes to staying in your best health, how can you gauge your progress? It’s important to know and keep up some important health numbers.

The Mediterranean Diet & Heart Health—What's the Connection?

If you’re looking to improve and protect your heart health, your diet is a good place to begin. Try implementing some of the basics of the Mediterranean Diet.

HEALTH AND FITNESS: Take it to heart: disease can be prevented

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for men and women in the United States. Also called coronary artery disease, it is a condition in which fatty deposits (plaque) build up in the arteries. These deposits cause arteries to become blocked, restricting flow of blood and oxygen to the heart.