Staying active is important, even if you have asthma. Take the steps necessary to avoid triggering your asthma symptoms when you exercise.
Some people inherit a higher than average risk for colon cancer. Knowing your risk for hereditary colon cancer can help you find it early or prevent it from developing.
Radiation treatment can affect your skin at the treated area. Learn to identify skin changes and what to do about them.
Colonoscopy can find problems in the colon and rectum. These questions and answers can help you understand and prepare for your test.
A low-fiber diet for five days before your colonoscopy can help clean your bowel. Learn which foods to eat and which to avoid.
In people with diabetes, blood glucose levels that get too high or too low can be dangerous. Recognizing the symptoms can help you take steps to normalize your blood glucose and know when to get help.
Surgical drains require careful home care to remain effective. This information can help you avoid infections and speed healing.
Lahey hospitalists care exclusively for people who are hospitalized. They have special roles in improving care.
Women’s hearts are different from men’s, especially when it comes to heart attack symptoms. Knowing what to expect can save your life.
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center gastroenterologist Stella Chow, MD explains symptoms of and treatments for IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). (video)
LHMC is committed to honoring patients’ choices and can help you get started with creating an advance directive that names a health care proxy. Learn more.
Mammograms can find breast cancer early, when it’s easier to treat. Preparing for a mammogram includes understanding what happens during the process.