Katie Hawkins Beall is a proud Troy University Trojan and veteran, plus a loving daughter, sister, military spouse and mother to two beautiful children, Noah and Ellyotte. She enjoys traveling the wor...

The key is to know how to handle these feelings when they come and not allow them to cause unnecessary pressure on your daily activities. This article will go over some helpful tips to control these f...

Hypothyroidism is defined as a deficiency of thyroid hormone and is a common medical condition occurring in as many as one to two percent of the adult populations, up to five percent of people over ag...

We talked to Dr. Alyssa Small Layne, with Las Vegas Minimally Invasive Surgery (LVMIS), to learn more about pap smears and cervical cancer.

Patients who suffer from mental illnesses are at higher risk for addiction, particularly substance abuse. The adverse impact of substance abuse can be damaging in combination with cognitive problems r...

Insulin works very well with most individuals; however,, insulin can also be a difficult drug to manage. When there is too much insulin administered, the blood glucose may drop dangerously low. This c...

CareConnection is a local Nevada Healthcare Magazine designed and published by WellHealth Quality Care that highlights research and innovation. Each edition (release quarterly) features wellness artic...

Say hello to a new year! The new edition of CareConnection is here with unique and engaging stories including; staying healthy this new year, how gadgets are keeping you awake, hypertension and follow...

We talked to Dr. Jeffrey Wrightson, with WellHealth, a DaVita Medical Group, to learn more about the ways to diagnosis and treat endometrial cancer.

It's that time of year again where the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is coming to an end, and we have a little more time to look back on the past year. For some people, this may be the time...

Aubree is three, and her feet hit the ground running every day. It isn't until her head lays on her pillow that she stops. To classify her as hyper would be an understatement because this girl has a l...

Our cell phones, tablets, computers, televisions, games, watches and other electronic gadgets have become such a huge part of our daily lives that, when it comes to bedtime, we can't seem to put them ...

A staggering 8.1 million people are unaware they are at risk of becoming pre-diabetic. Undiagnosed diabetes leads to risk of eye, heart or kidney disease along with nerve damage. Here are some things ...

As the winter season rolls around, cheerful thoughts of the holidays, changing leaves and cooler weather come to mind. With the season comes coughs, runny noses and sore throats. With the season come...

Hypertension is the term describing elevated blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force that the blood exerts on the walls of the artery. Elevated blood pressure against the walls of the artery can c...

Many of us dream of being able to run a 5K, 10K, half or more, but then reality strikes with shin splints, cramps, swelling and other ailments. By the end of your first couple of training runs, you th...

The birth of your child is one of the most joyous and exciting times in a woman's life, but following the birth of your baby, it is estimated that around 80 percent of women will experience some level...

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, one creature scurried, snagging up last minute gifts in a hurry. Sound familiar? Get your shopping done early for everyone on your list wit...

Just because you don't smoke doesn't mean your lungs are safe. According to the American Lung Society, secondhand smoke is a severe health hazard, causing more than 41,000 deaths per year.

Approximately 6.8 million people in the United States and 147 million worldwide have or will develop some form of alopecia. While alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease that results in the los...