The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the front base of the neck. It produces hormones that regulate heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. Thyroid cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow in the thyroid gland. The incidence of thyroid cancer seems to be increasing as new technology...

There, I've said it - the unjustifiably dreaded "F" word - FIELD Underwriting. Nothing makes an underwriter happier than details to health histories - except maybe chocolate. Definitely chocolate!  If I'm being honest, typed medical records and legible handwriting are close seconds - but I digress… When...

Gastric ulcers, also known as peptic ulcers, are localized areas of erosion in the stomach lining that result in abdominal pain, possible bleeding and other gastrointestinal symptoms. The most common cause of these ulcers is infection of the stomach by bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori)....

Did you know: The liver produces all the cholesterol our body needs, however, dietary cholesterol (taken in through the foods we eat), causes the liver to send even more cholesterol into the bloodstream. High cholesterol can cause fatty build up in the arteries which increases our risk of heart...

Epilepsy is a disorder characterized by recurring seizures. Diagnosis is typically made when a person has had two or more seizures. Seizures are a result of disturbances in the electrical activity of the brain. There are many causes including genetics, traumatic brain injury, stroke and brain tumors....