Your Health

Mary Tadros, MD, Deaconess Clinic Endocrinology

As an endocrinologist, I help manage issues related to hormones in the body. I see many patients with thyroid disorders, which can lead to a variety of health issues
 

Victoria Edwards, MD, Deaconess Clinic Owensboro

What's the difference between a cold or the flu?  How should you treat symptoms to feel better fast?  And when is it time to seek medical care?  

Debbie Pfeiffer, MS, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

If social media and sales figures are correct, many of you bought or received a multi-cooker over the holidays. While the advertising for using these appliances focuses on saving time, I’d like to tell you how they can help with healthier eating and even weight loss.
 

Carolyn Burns, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions

Football-watching parties are not known for light and healthy food options, as most of these gatherings feature salt, beer and grease as the main food groups. So how do you celebrate the Big Game without completely blowing your diet?   
 

Brittney Fulcher, NP, Deaconess Comprehensive Pain Centers
 
Pain will affect everyone at some point in their life. Pain can occur suddenly or can come about slowly and may vary in intensity from mild to more severe pain. The presence of pain is usually an indication that something is wrong within the body. Pain can be acute (temporary)—usually lasting three months or less--or chronic (long term).