Gastroparesis (GP) refers to when the stomach takes longer than usual to empty its contents into the small intestine.

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Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, ...

Heart disease can be traced back to ancient Egypt long before modern medicine could help the civilization. Even with today’s advances in heart care, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in ...

All medicine comes with label instructions regarding safe temperature for medication storage. In general, most medicines should be stored at 59 to 77 degrees F in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight ...

No matter your age or lifestyle, cuts, scrapes, and other open wounds are a normal part of life. In fact, in 2019 the Band-Aid brand sold over 42 million units of bandages and first aid tape in just ...

Leg cramps are a common annoyance that most everyone experiences at some point in their life. For some people, painful leg cramps (often called charley horses) can disrupt their sleep (according to ...

While the term venous disease may not be familiar to many Americans, millions of them live with one. According to Kristen Steidler, a certified nurse practitioner with Baystate Vascular Services, ...

There are times, more often than not, when what someone finds in their breast—whether a lump, discharge, pain, or skin changes—isn’t cancer. But, until a diagnosis is made, it can be a very anxious ...

There are few things more exciting for parents, grandparents, family, and friends than welcoming a new baby into the world. But, we all have to be mindful about our early visits with the parents and ...

As of March 20, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 378 confirmed measles cases and two deaths in the United States. While nowhere near the current number of cases ...

If there’s one thing Dr. Emily Zametkin has learned throughout her career working in hospice is that it’s never easy to talk about. “Not only is end-of-life a difficult subject,” she says, “there’s ...