For thousands of years, ancient cultures, including Chinese, Egyptian, and Roman civilizations, used garlic as a medical treatment because of its numerous health benefits.
Many people over 40 have diverticulosis, and most experience no problems. About 4% of those with diverticulosis develop a diverticulitis - a painful inflammation of the diverticula.
For the second consecutive year, Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center earned three three-star ratings from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for aortic valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting and isolated mitral valve replacement and repair.
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, often has no noticeable symptoms, which is why it's often called the "silent killer." Here are some common warning signs.
As part of what's known as the "stroke belt," South Carolina has one of the country's highest stroke rates. Recognizing the signs of a stroke could save your life – or the life of someone you love.
Knowing where to go for care can be challenging when you don't feel well. LMC MyChart’s new Symptom Checker removes the guesswork and makes getting the right care easy for you and your family.
HPV causes more than 90% of cervical cancers. There are many strains of this virus, but certain strains increase your risk of developing genital warts and cancers.
Chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, are one of the oldest consumed crops in the world and are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber, iron, zinc, phosphorus, B vitamins and more.
Just one year after completing breast cancer treatment, 42-year-old Carrie Morris ran 48.6 miles in four days at Walt Disney World’s “Dopey Challenge.”
Colon and rectal cancers are being diagnosed in younger adults across the United States. Now, 1 in 5 cases diagnosed are among those in their early 50s or younger.