Surgery for Skin Cancer: What Patients Need to Know

Prolonged exposure to the ultraviolet rays from the sun or spending a lot of time in a tanning bed are just some of the ways people may get skin cancer. If left undetected or untreated, many forms of skin cancer can be fatal. Surgeons and cancer specialists are often able to remove areas of skin affected with cancer via surgical methods. Read more to learn about how skin cancer surgery can potentially save lives. Read More 

5 Reasons You Have Headaches

Whether it is a sharp or dull pain, a headache can really put a damper on your day. If the headache is severe enough, it can even prevent you from doing your everyday tasks. Before you can treat the pain, it is important to find out why you have a headache in the first place. Here are five reasons you may have a headache: Dehydration If you are dehydrated, you can experience many different aches and pains, including headaches. Read More 

Natal Teeth Let Babies Take A Bite Of Life Early

When a Kansas woman gave birth to her baby two months ago, it wasn't the baby's sex that surprised her but the announcement that the newborn girl already had teeth. Although it may seem to defy the natural order of things, natal teeth (also called fetal teeth) are actually not that rare. Here's more information about this condition and tips on handling this situation. About Natal Teeth In general, babies don't get their first tooth until they are 5 or 6 months old. Read More 

Boost Your Loved One’s Morale And Help Them Maintain Their Health After They Move To A Nursing Home

If one of your parents has recently moved to a nursing home, adjusting to their new environment may make time and cause them to feel isolated in the meantime. Help them overcome negative feelings by participating in some activities with them that will help boost their morale and help them maintain their health. Go On A Nature Walk And Make A Scrapbook Walk the grounds of the nursing home with your parent and take photographs of the trees, plants, and flowers that are native to the area. Read More 

Three Benefits Of Using A Midwife For Prenatal Care

When most people consider using the services of a midwife rather than a traditional physician for the birth of their baby, they concentrate more on the actual delivery instead of the nine months leading up to the big event. However, there are many benefits involved in seeing a professional midwife, like those at Women's Healthcare Associates LLC, instead of a doctor for prenatal care as well as for delivery. Following are three of them. Read More