Baptist HealthTalk

Did you know that one in ten people suffer from a thyroid disorder? The thyroid is a small gland that plays a huge role in your body through the hormones it produces. More than half of U.S. adults wh…

Cervical cancer is still one of the most common cancers, with more than 14,000 women in the United States diagnosed every year But, there is some good news. Thanks to advancements in screening and di…

Pregnancy brings many changes to a woman’s body -- physically and hormonally. Many of these changes can present with symptoms or signs that may raise concerns of underlying cardiac conditions. Additi…

Lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer in the United States every year. And while smoking rates across the country are on a downward trend, the effects from smoking can linger for years. The American…

Have you ever heard of someone being hit with a sudden headache -- but not just any headache -- one of an explosive and unexpected nature that is likened to a "clap of thunder?" When followed by vomi…

Breast cancer dates back more than a thousand years and is the world's most prevalent cancer. The dreaded C-word is one that strikes fear far too often. But the chances for survival are always improv…

Chest pain -- it’s the warning bell that scares us. Sometimes, we accurately presume “heart attack.” But what if it isn’t?  While men are more likely to suffer heart attacks, and at a younger age, ro…

Left untreated, chronic hepatitis C can cause serious health problems, including liver damage, liver cancer, and even death. CDC estimates that more than 2 million people in the United States have he…

Did you forget where you put your keys again? Forget to get eggs at the grocery store? These are common memory lapses. They happen with age. Absent-mindedness is one common and often unavoidable down…

Skin cancer affects more than 3 million people in the U.S. every year, with sun exposure being the most common factor. But don’t worry, there’s a simple and safe solution: Sunscreen. Hats, clothes an…

Is your child’s sedentary lifestyle of playing videogames, watching TV or being on their phones affecting their waistlines? They’re not alone. Diagnoses by pediatricians of high blood pressure, high …

Imagine you've just come home from a stressful day, and there on the counter are those delicious cookies staring right at you. You know they’ve got artificial sweeteners in them, so -- no harm, no fo…

Chadwick Boseman, Oscar-award winning actor died at 43 of colon cancer.  44-year old superstar Ryan Reynolds gets a colonoscopy after losing a bet, revealing several polyps that were discovered and r…

"Lub-dub" are the words often used to describe the sound of a normal beating heart. But when a swooshing sound is mixed in, the words "heart murmur" become a part of the conversation. To a doctor, qu…

There’s a lot of buzz about AI these days, or artificial intelligence. But there's been very little talk about the brains of the whole operation -- ours. The human brain is the command center of ever…

Maybe you’ve had it. Maybe someone near and dear to you died from it, or you’re dealing with long term effects from it. It was a global pandemic that impacted each and every one of us. Three years ag…

Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common arrhythmia, a condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm. AFib affects more than 2.7 million yearly. Left unattended, it …

February is American Heart Month. Despite overall increased awareness over the years, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to public health officials. The good new…

With the start of Heart Month, it’s important to review some of the tools that are readily available to save someone’s life. What if that “someone” is somebody close to you? Are you prepared to jump …

Proper nutrition is vital for healthy living. It’s important to be mindful of what we put in our bodies to manage weight and prevent chronic diseases. In terms of your health, the expression -- “You …