Pain in your lower back or hip that radiates to the back of your thigh and into your leg may be sciatica. It can come on suddenly or gradually, depending on the cause. Many treatments are available that don’t involve surgery.

February is Heart Health Month, a good time to learn about steps you can take to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States.

Cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death for women in the United States. Two important developments have dramatically reduced the rate of cervical cancer – the Pap screening test and the HPV vaccine.

Holiday time, especially shopping and travel, can pose challenges for people with chronic diseases, including multiple sclerosis.