Are you concerned about a patch of red, itchy, swelling skin? It could be contact dermatitis. “It may sound alarming, but ‘dermatitis’ is just the medical...
When you think of the profile of a typical person with heart problems, do you visualize an older person with multiple risk factors like obesity and diabetes,...
Acupuncture has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years but has only gained steam in western countries like the United States...
Could you have hip dysplasia and not even know it? “Hip dysplasia is often diagnosed at infancy, but it’s possible for you to reach skeletal maturity without...
You’ve heard the saying, “pain in the neck.” Anyone who’s experienced excruciating back pain would probably agree the saying should be changed to “pain...
If you’ve never heard of Cushing syndrome, also called Cushing's syndrome, you’re not alone. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney...
If you’re one of the unlucky people with a sleep disorder, like sleep apnea, you’re likely familiar with a PAP machine, which stands for positive airway...
Menopause: It’s a rite of passage for all women. But, ask any woman who is going through it— or has gone through it—and she can likely tell you a list...
Perhaps one of the most misunderstood neurological disorders is Tourette Syndrome, a condition that causes people to have “tics,” which are “involuntary,...
You may think the quickest way to someone’s heart is through chocolates and flowers, but it’s actually through their arteries. All jokes aside, your arteries...
Melissa Fink
Contributing Writer
Melissa Fink has been a professional communicator for more than 20 years, serving as a writer, editor and strategist. A lover of words – both written and spoken – Melissa has become an expert in multiple fields, including healthcare. As a wife, mother of two and owner of her own small business, Melissa enjoys bringing creativity, fun and joy to her family, friends and readers.