Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA What do you know about probiotics? After vitamins and minerals, they are among the most commonly used dietary supplement. A live culture of microorganisms, common probiotics include yogurt, some soft cheeses, and kimchi! They may be used to help treat certain digestive conditions, including ulcerative colitis… Continue reading Can Probiotics Help Treat Ulcerative Colitis (UC)?
What is a Colonoscopy? Prep and What to Expect
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA While it is a famously dreaded procedure, a colonoscopy is an extremely important part of your health! To start with, they save lives. The most common reason people are given colonoscopies is to screen for colon cancer. Doctors can examine the colon and rectum for growths… Continue reading What is a Colonoscopy? Prep and What to Expect
Mucus and Blood in Stool: How Ulcerative Colitis Affects Your Poops
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA If you have ulcerative colitis (UC), you know that changes in your stool can be more than just a nuisance. They can be a key indicator of how well you’re managing your condition. It might be uncomfortable to think about, but monitoring your stool is an… Continue reading Mucus and Blood in Stool: How Ulcerative Colitis Affects Your Poops
UTIs and Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that primarily affects the colon and rectum. It causes inflammation and ulcers in the digestive tract, leading to symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. While UC mostly impacts the gastrointestinal tract, it can also… Continue reading UTIs and Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
A Parenting Guide for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA When it comes to caring for your child’s health, understanding their condition and how it affects them is the best way to be prepared. For lifelong genetic disorders like congenital adrenal hyperplasia, often times this can be overwhelming! The terminology is confusing, the treatment is complex,… Continue reading A Parenting Guide for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
What is 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency?
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA If you or a loved one is living with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), you may have questions about the underlying reasons behind the disease. What is it inside your body that causes CAH to develop? Often, this is because of an inherited disorder affecting your adrenal… Continue reading What is 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency?
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) and Mental Health
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Our adrenal glands are responsible for how we respond to stress. They also regulate our metabolism, support immune health, and help regulate blood pressure. The hormones produced by the adrenal glands are what enter our bloodstream and cause physical and emotional reactions to stressors and events.… Continue reading Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) and Mental Health
A History of Hereditary Diseases: How our Past Informs the Future of Care
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Since ancient times, people have noticed that certain traits and conditions tend to run in families. Early civilizations, such as the Babylonians, recognized hereditary patterns in animals and crops. They practiced selective breeding to build desirable traits, though the underlying mechanisms of heredity were still a… Continue reading A History of Hereditary Diseases: How our Past Informs the Future of Care
Prostate Removal Impacts and Side Effects
The most effective way to treat early-stage prostate cancer is to surgically remove the prostate. Although, if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body or lymph nodes, surgery will no longer be the best option. Fortunately, for most people, recovery and side effects for prostate cancer removal are minimal! This of course… Continue reading Prostate Removal Impacts and Side Effects
Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate gland start to grow out of control. The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system below the bladder and in front of the rectum in men and people assigned male at birth. It makes some of the fluid that is part of semen. 1 in… Continue reading Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer