Category: Medical Minute

Medical Minute: PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)

PCOS means Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or many ovarian cysts. PCOS can cause health problems such as Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity and high...

Medical Minute: Male Incontinence

We've all seen the TV commercials for male and female incontinence. Incontinence can be an embarrassing and humiliating experience, as evidenced by rapper Slim...

Medical Minute: Marfan Syndrome

Baylor men's basketball standout Isaiah Austin will not realize his dream of playing for the NBA. Austin has been diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, a genetic...

Medical Minute: Cancer Signs Women Might Miss

Chances are 1 in 5 of you has cancer, will have cancer, or knows someone who has cancer. According to the American Cancer Society:...

Medical Minute: ‘Selfie’ Addiction May Cause Mental Illness

A medical expert is cautioning social media users about the potential mental health risks associated with having an addiction to taking Selfies. The Guardian Liberty...

Medical Minute: Deadly Ebola Virus Spreads to Liberia; Can it Spread to America?

The deadly Ebola virus outbreak has spread to Liberia and Sierra Leone from neighboring Guinea, health officials say. The Ebola outbreak has killed 78 victims...