A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection affecting the vulva or vagina that may be causing itching, discomfort and an abnormal discharge from the vagina. Yeast infections are very common: most women have at least once in their lives....

What is Colon Cancer? Colon cancer refers to cancer of the large intestine while rectal cancer is cancer of the last few inches of the colon. Together, cancers of this region are called colorectal cancers.While cases of colon cancer often...

 If you’re pregnant, you obviously want your baby to get as much nourishment as possible — that’s why so many women take prenatal vitamins and consider taking other supplements when they’re expecting. In fact, most obstetricians prescribe prenatal vitamins.   However,...

Irritable bowel syndrome (or IBS) is a common chronic condition involving abdominal cramps, bloating, and unpredictable changes in your bowel movements. It is a complicated illness that requires careful monitoring, and many people do not realize just how many dietary...

Four state Medicaid programs have received CMS approval to delay fully transitioning to ICD-10 code sets by the Oct. 1 deadline to do so, Modern Healthcare  reports. U.S. health care organizations are working to transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 code...