An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease, but up to 60 percent of those with the disease are unaware of their condition. Although many causes of...

If you have never had a problem with your thyroid, or know someone who has, you probably do not think twice about the tiny gland in your neck. But thyroid...

Despite the numerous benefits, several misconceptions about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines still persist. “It’s vitally important to know the facts about this cancer-prevention vaccine,” says Darlene Gibbon, MD, Medical...

Everyone should get an annual physical, even if you’re healthy. Summit Health Family Medicine physician Gabrielle Samuels, DO, says “Think of these appointments as ‘tune ups’ for your body.

Each year, more than 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States. Yet cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers today.

Birth defects are common sometimes critical conditions that occur before birth and affect many babies born each year in the United States and across the world. Birth defects can be...

Health officials are warning that influenza is now widespread across New Jersey, with weeks to go before the expected peak of the flu season. Even though the flu season is...

Genes exist throughout our body and play an important role in determining our appearance, development, behavior, and in ways, our survival. Genes, inherited from our parents, affect many factors, both...

A missed period can raise a number of questions and concerns.