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Sleep Medicine Health Library

  • How to Protect Your Child’s Emotional Well-Being

    How to Protect Your Child’s Emotional Well-Being

    You can help guide your child toward better mental health. Use these strategies to give them the support they need.

  • Recovering from Hysterectomy: What You Should Know

    Recovering from Hysterectomy: What You Should Know

    Every year, nearly 500,000 women in the U.S. have a hysterectomy, an operation to remove the uterus. It is the most common type of surgery for women after cesarean section. A hysterectomy can help treat conditions such as fibroids, abnormal vaginal bleeding, endometriosis, and cancer.

  • Should I Still Eat That?

    Should I Still Eat That?

    WHILE SOME EATING HABITS MAY BE CONSIDERED QUIRKY (like putting ketchup on everything), others are downright dangerous. That’s usually because they up the risk for food poisoning from mold, bacteria, viruses, or parasites. These nasties can trigger uncomfortable symptoms, like stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. Less often, illness leads to arthritis, kidney or brain damage, or even death.

Wellness Center

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women (other than skin cancer). The American Cancer Society reports the breast cancer death rate is declining, probably because of earlier detection and improved treatment. This short assessment will help you determine if you have major risk factors for breast cancer.

Quizzes

Cataracts Quiz

Cataracts are a common eye problem among older adults.

Multimedia

How To Give Yourself an Insulin Shot--Mixed Dose

You may need to mix 2 types of insulin in the same shot. One type is usually shorter-acting insulin. The other is intermediate-acting insulin. This video will show you what to do.

Symptom Checker