Results for Cervical Conditions

WebMD's slideshow explains the symptoms, causes, treatments, and survival rates for cervical cancer. A close link to the HPV virus offers a way to prevent many cases.

Doctors divulge the most excruciating illnesses. Ouch.

There are some diseases and conditions that only affect women, and others that most of us immediately, if not exclusively, associate with them, like brea...

I learned firsthand the remarkable variety of conditions and symptoms that can effectively be treated with acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Here are seven.

Cervical radiculopathy is pain starting in the upper spine (neck) that causes pain, numbness, or weakness in the neck and going down the arm or arms.

Skin problems and joint disorders top the list of reasons people visit doctors, according to a new Mayo Clinic study.

Five health conditions that cause weight gain, including menopause, Cushing's syndrome, and depression.

What Are Benign Breast Conditions
Most breast conditions are benign (noncancerous), causing no serious harm to you. But all women are at some risk for breast cancer. Your risk increases as you grow older. So if you notice any breast changes that aren't normal for you, see your healthcare provider. This helps to make sure that you receive proper treatment if there is a problem.
Breast infection
Infections of the breast tissue can cause skin redness, warmth, and pain or tenderness. The most…

You have your dad's hazel eyes, your mom's propensity to tear up at dog food commercials, and your grandma's wit—the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, as they say.

Are you one of the 80 percent of Americans who live with chronic neck or back pain? If so, you know firsthand how confusing it can be to understand your pain and how to treat it. You’ve probably sat in multiple doctors’ offices, listening to them describe your condition and wondering what they’re really saying. …

The licorice-like herb doubles in culinary and medicinal use, from soothing colicky babies to menstrual cramps.

Cervical degenerative disc disease is a common source of neck stiffness and pain. Get an overview of the onset and progression of this condition.

A few weeks ago I called a neurosurgeon to discuss a patient’s recent headaches. My patient had been seen in the emergency room several days prior with the worst headache of his life. A complete work-up had not revealed a cause for the headache. Although he was found to have a small aneurysm on CT angiogram, there was no evidence of bleeding by lumbar puncture. The story, however, was slightly more complex than this. There had been several other findings that remained unexplained…

Cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women. Then, between 1955 & 1992, the death rate declined by almost 70%.

Cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus, a common sexually transmitted infection. It is estimated that 14 million new infections occur every year.

When we expect a good night sleep, the majority of us consider mattress characteristic and features, room temperature, room illumination, and noise. Hardly ever we will think about our pillows. There are a lot of options available nowadays. It is important to know that our cervical spine alignment is an important feature of our general […]

Wayne Street, R.N., and Nursing Trauma Director at Mayo Clinic Health System, gives walkers tips on how to avoid falling on icy walkways this winter.

For muscle and back pain, many people turn to chiropractic. However, research show it many help many ailments. Here we look at 13 you may not expect.

Whether it's disease, dehydration, or depression, dry and dusty conditions can wreak havoc on your health.