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How Do You Know If You're Having a Stroke?
A stroke occurs when blood flow to your brain is blocked. If enough brain cells are affected, the damage can be permanent and may cause disabilities or changes in how you use your body.
What Is A Postpartum Doula?
Doulas are helping women, especially after childbirth, and they are in even greater demand in rural parts of the country. Find out why and how women are getting doulas in New Hampshire’s North Country.
Dear Dartmouth Health: How Do I Choose Sunscreen for My Family?
In this edition of “Dear Dartmouth Health,” Olivia Tasho, MPAS, PA-C, of the Cheshire Medical Center Dermatology team, talks about how to choose and apply sunscreen to maximize sun protection this summer.
What to Know About Cyclosporiasis in New Hampshire and Vermont
Learn about this gastrointestinal illness, including how it is affecting the region and what to do to prevent infection..
How Do Stress and High Cortisol Affect Your Health?
Cortisol is one of your body's most misunderstood hormones. Often blamed for everything from belly fat to burnout, cortisol is much more complex than you might think.
What Scientists Are Learning About Vaccines, Women, and Older Adults
New research underscores the benefits of vaccines not just for children but also for older Americans. And for women aged 65 and older, vaccines could provide even more protection than you might think.
What Are the Early Signs of Arthritis?
Arthritis refers to more than 100 conditions that cause joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. It is one of the oldest known diseases in humans.
Dear Dartmouth Health: I've never donated blood before, how can I tell if I'm eligible?
In this edition of "Dear Dartmouth Health," Amber Grantham, a donor relations specialist with Dartmouth Health’s Blood Donor Program, answers questions about blood donor eligibility and how to know if you qualify to give.
Is Palliative Care the Same as End-of-Life or Hospice Care?
People think palliative care is for people who are dying, but it is for anyone living with a serious illness that affects their quality of life and ability to do daily tasks. It can also help you live longer.
Could You Have Diabetes and Not Know It?
If diabetes goes undiagnosed or untreated for a long time, high blood sugar can gradually damage blood vessels and nerves throughout the body. The damage often happens slowly, and you might not realize there’s a problem until complications develop.