Author: Karen A. Jamrog

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that can interfere with daily life to the point where maintaining privacy becomes difficult.

Childless, but not by choice — Treatment can help those who struggle with infertility.

It's not just about wanting to look good. Varicose vein treatments can help you get a leg up on health.

If ibuprofen isn’t cutting it and aches and pains persist, you might consider seeing a chiropractor. Not only can chiropractors offer relief from acute or chronic back pain, they treat an array of other ailments, too.

New tools and procedures may bring about a revolution in cardiac care.

A cure for Alzheimer’s disease remains elusive, but there are ways to cope and to support loved ones who are diagnosed.

Getting a flu shot is important - don't let myths and misinformation hold you back.

A lot of people have days when they feel blue, but some have serious depression that should — and can — be treated.

The latest thinking on who should get mammograms, at what age and how often.

Everyone gets headaches now and then, but migraines are a whole new level. Find out what causes them and how to feel better faster.

Hormone imbalance brought on by thyroid disease can cause a host of problems from weight loss and anxiety to palpitations and high blood pressure.

Bariatric, or weight-loss, surgery is not an appropriate choice for everyone. Doctors consider many factors when determining whether the surgery might be a good option for a particular patient.

Enjoy the warm weather this summer but remember to protect your skin. Here are some tips plus warning signs you should know.

Many moms struggle with postpartum woes.

Prompt treatment of strokes is critical - Learn to recognize the signs.

New Hampshire experts discuss liposuction.

Maintaining cardiac health should be a top priority for women.

Shingles strikes when the chicken pox virus reawakens.

Now adults have teeth-straightening options too.

It Strikes Even the Young

Nanotechnology could revolutionize breast cancer treatment.

Getting a good night's sleep is more important than you think.

Treatment can help sufferers of the chronic pain syndrome.

Millions of Americans suffer from balance disorders, but treatment can help.

When you climb stairs or squat to pat the dog, do you hear a snap, crackle and pop?

Pregnancy beyond the age of 35 poses risks for mother and child

A forward-thinking approach to hip replacement surgery brings faster healing.

Deep vein thrombosis can be serious. Here are ways to prevent and recognize the signs of DVT.

Urinary incontinence is not often a centerpiece of polite conversation, and many patients are reluctant to bring it up even behind a closed door with their doctor. But the unintentional release of urine affects 25 million Americans, according to the National Association for Continence.

New Hampshire artist Emile Birch's public sculptures create joy in places that range from town squares to hospitals.

Fortunately, even for hair loss sufferers who are balding through no action of their own, there are ways to stop or at least slow the loss and restore missing hair.

Technological innovations at N.H. hospitals are saving lives

If the new year finds you looking critically in the mirror and vowing to improve what you see, you are not alone. Physical beauty might be fleeting, but many Americans are doing their darnedest to capture and preserve it. Nearly…