Ophthalmologist Lauren O’Neill, MD, a fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon, explains the differences between upper and lower blepharoplasty and what patients can expect.

The PREVENT (Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Events) risk calculator may help reduce those numbers by helping doctors determine a person’s future risk for an atherosclerotic cardiovascular event and recommend preventive measures to lower that risk.

“Bigorexia,” also called muscle dysmorphia, is a condition in which the pursuit of muscle becomes an obsession. Leah Jesse, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist, explains what it is, why boys are particularly vulnerable and what families should watch for.

When most people think about obesity, they think about body weight or body mass index (BMI). But those numbers only tell part of the story. That’s where body composition testing, including the InBody machine, can help patients better understand their health.

Diarrhea is very common in children, especially those under the age of five. Viruses, including rotavirus and norovirus, account for the majority of cases.

Many brain aneurysms can be treated without open brain surgery. One of the most common approaches is a procedure called endovascular coiling.

Ankle arthritis develops from wear and tear on the cartilage of the ankle joint over time, eventually leading to stiffness, pain or swelling in and around the ankle.

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition in which the body’s response to infection begins to damage its own tissues and organs. Knowing when to act could save your life or the life of someone you love.

Herniated discs are a common spinal condition that can cause severe pain. When other treatments do not offer enough relief, it may be time to consider a surgical option. Fortunately, open surgical approaches have evolved into safe, minimally invasive procedures.

Research shows that women may experience different symptoms, risk factors and types of heart disease than men. Understanding these differences could help save lives.