This year, consider giving gifts that will help your friends and family achieve, not defeat, their New Year’s Resolutions!

Niraj Jani, M.D., chief of the Gastroenterology Division at GBMC and Joseph DiRocco, M.D., a colorectal surgeon and medical director of GI Oncology, team up to share key facts that can help you protect yourself

In the age of Google, it can be tempting to try to solve your own medical conundrums. However, if you have a new symptom, it's important to talk to your primary care physician.

Watch Mike Wah and Joe Palmer demonstrate five exercises they recommend adults do every day to improve and preserve mobility.

If you experience eye pain, irritation, redness, itching or blurry vision, you're not alone. Most people are likely to experience an eye problem or vision issue at some point, and the potential for problems increases with age.

Breast cancer is a diagnosis that one in eight women will receive during her lifetime. It can be a scary and overwhelming experience, filled with doctors' appointments, treatment plan discussions and important decisions to be made.

The number of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancer cases continues to rise in the United States, despite a vaccine that can prevent most cancers associated with the virus.

The holidays can be difficult, especially if you're experiencing anxiety. Time that is meant to bring joy and happiness may feel stressful and lonely.

When allergens such as dust and pollen enter your body, your immune system attacks them the same way it would attack a cold virus. The body creates chemicals like histamine to fight off the allergens, which causes symptoms to develop.

A large percentage of Americans have taken antibiotics at some point during their lives. They are powerful medicines that physicians may prescribe to treat an infection caused by bacteria. Although some think of them as cure-alls, antibiotics do not work against illnesses that are caused by a virus, like common colds or the flu. Those who take antibiotics to treat a viral infection should think again—they may do more harm than good if not used properly.

Dr. Niraj Jani answers common questions about digestive health and gastrointestinal disorders.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 700,000 adverse drug events — injuries resulting from the use of medication — that result in hospital emergency room visits each year. Many of these events could have been prevented if information about adverse drug reactions and general medication safety had been more well known.

If you suffer from the spinning sensation of vertigo, dizziness or a loss of balance due to inner ear problems, a neck injury or other medical conditions, specialized physical therapy may offer just the help you need.

Embarrassed by the social stigma surrounding urinary incontinence, women experiencing bladder control issues often remain silent or wait years before seeking help. It's OK though, this is a very common problem to have and may be treated.

COPD is the third leading cause of death in the US, with about 12.7 million adults over the age of 18 suffering from the disease in 2011. Learn more about Pulmonary diseases

There’s a small subset of viral social media posts in which a person recently diagnosed with a disease posts before and after diagnosis photos. In that photo, a signature symptom is obvious for all to see...

Osteoarthritis limits peoples' activity levels more than heart disease, cancer or diabetes. It's a common myth that you should not use or "wear out" a joint.

When becoming a new mom, it's good to have genetic counseling to discuss options for detecting whether the baby is at risk for a genetic condition like Down syndrome or a birth defect.

Indulging in special foods can be part of the fun of a day at the yard, so don't worry — you don't have to choose between bacon on a stick and carrot sticks. The stadium offers a variety of lighter options for people who want less caloric, more nutritional food at the game.

One in four women and one in seven men will be victims of domestic violence over the course of their lifetimes.

Instead of throwing in the towel when you decide you just can’t spend another day doing the same exact routine as usual, or giving up when you aren’t seeing the results you want, try mixing up your schedule with these fun and fitness-boosting activities and classes.

Flu season in the United States can begin as early as October and last as late as May. This is when flu viruses are circulating at higher levels than other months.

Here are actions people can take if they're looking to manage or improve their respiratory health.

If you have never run before, the idea of a 5K run – which is equivalent to 3.1 miles – might seem daunting. When you break down your training and understand how to begin running in a safe and effective manner, it can be a fun and exciting challenge.

We may not like to talk about it, but colon cancer remains a very common cancer, and it is a dangerous topic to ignore.

More than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes, but many more are at risk and are living with a condition called prediabetes.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness worldwide, and you might not know you have it.

Everyone can agree: Bunions are bad news.

Tips, suggestions and ideas to help make your family’s Halloween fun, safe and even healthy!

Teal pumpkins, chocolate candy, pediatric feeding disorders and Infant Driven Feeding in the GBMC NICU! A quick blog by pediatric speech pathologist and feeding specialist, Bethany Kirby, CCC-SLP on what's happening this fall in the NICU and how it will positively impact future trick or treaters.

December 4-10 is National Handwashing Awareness Week, and also the time of year when influenza (flu) viruses in the United States start to peak.

GBMC wants to remind men how vital it is to see their primary care physician for the preventive healthcare they need.

What’s more intimate, iconic and identifying than the sound of someone’s voice? Teachers, lawyers, salespeople, receptionists — anyone whose job entails speaking to communicate or connect relies on voice as a primary tool.

Want to make your digestive tract happy and the rest of your body strong and healthy? Get busy tending your garden - the one in your gut.

Learn how a bystander can help someone having a seizure.

Even if you quit smoking decades ago, tobacco use can still be impacting your health.

If you or someone you love was born between 1945-1965, it's time to consider getting screened for Hepatitis C.

GBMC HealthCare was created in 1965 from the merged operations of two specialty hospital in Baltimore. Fifty years after its founding, it remains at the leading edge of delivering comprehensive, compassionate women's healthcare.

Knowing where to turn for healthcare can be confusing because there are many option available, all offering what seems to be similar services.

There are a lot of myths surrounding the topic of vaccines and its it's important to know the truth about them.

A diagnosis of breast cancer is a terrifying reality to face. Unfortunately, the disease seems to know few boundaries, affecting women and men of all ages and ethnicities.

It's becoming a serious issue for young people as well. 'It's bad, and we aren't even going to see how bad the damage is for decades, which is part of the problem.'

People are quick to throw this phrase around when their favorite show gets cancelled or after a bad day. But people who suffer from clinical depression, also known as major depression, are dealing with much more than sadness.

Navigating the healthcare system an be daunting. Some patients are tasked with keeping track of a multitude of overwhelming details about their own care...

GBMC combines leading-edge technology with programs tailored to suit each patient's mobility needs. With the growing number of aging baby boomers facing mobility issues, it should come as no surprise that demand is increasing for rehabilitation medicine.

If you’re like most people, you keep a variety of over-the-counter and prescription medications in your home for everything from headaches to heartburn. But did you know that these medications lose their effectiveness past their given expiration date and can also lose potency if they are improperly stored? Here are some important facts to keep in mind to ensure that your medication remains as safe and effective as possible.

According to 2014 data from the American Cancer Society, an estimated 95,000 new cases of gynecologic cancer are diagnosed each year and approximately 29,000 deaths occur.

Often, the earliest stages of eye problems caused by diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, do not cause symptoms.

Recent research has shown that red wine seems to provide a variety of health benefits.

For about 20 percent of the United States, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a nagging problem.

No one likes to think about being sick on vacation.

Would you know if you were experiencing high blood pressure?

Imagine a disease that can strike any joint or organ at any time, with no known cause or cure. Sarcoidosis is just that — an elusive disease that is seldom fatal, sometimes painful, sometimes not. It may plague an individual throughout his or her lifetime, or strike once and never return. Treatment might be effective, or it might not.

It's never too early to pay attention to risks associated with heart disease and stroke.

Any SPF between 15-50 is recommended. A sunscreen with at least SPF 15 will block 90% of the sun's harmful rays. With SPF 50, almost all of the dangerous rays will be blocked, but SPFs of 50+ are no more powerful than 50.

If you have diabetes, managing your A1C level is vital to ensuring you don't develop health complications.

It can hit when you least expect it. You bend over to pick something up or turn a certain way and you feel a pang in your lower back!

Too young for cancer? Think again. More young adults are having skin cancer than ever.

High blood pressure (hypertension) refers to a condition tin which the heart is required to pump blood against a higher pressure than it is equipped to...learn more

The CDC reports an alarming increase in Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that infects more than 300,000 people a year - 10 times more than it ever has.

A new Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved technology is enhancing mammography for women in having dense breast tissue.

When people suffer from headaches, there could be a number of factors as to why they are happening. Taking care of headaches requires comprehensive examination to rule out issues...

When people suffer from a combination of chronic illness and depression, they are even more likely to avoid family, friends and activities they once enjoyed. That isolation may intensify the depression.

Our voice is a large part of who we are. It is our vocal signature. And when it goes awry it can be upsetting to say the least. For someone who relies on their voice to make their living, even the slightest vocal pathology can be devastating.

About 117 million Americans have some form of chronic illness or disease. Sleep deprivation and sleep disorders such as sleep apnea can increase the risk for some chronic illnesses.

No ifs, ands or buts about it — nobody wants to get a colonoscopy. Some people don’t understand what it is or why it is important, or their doctors simply don’t mention it, so they think it’s unnecessary. And then there are those who just put it off.