Category: Health

Catch up on the latest health legislation, honest discussions about our bodies, and “I Have” essays from women’s personal experiences. Whether mental or physical The Frisky discusses each disease, concern, or condition to encourage open conversation.

Cuddling With A Stuffed Animal May Help Cure Your Depression (Seriously!)

Most of the “scientific studies” in the Daily Mail make me chuckle (new survey from a contact lens manufacturer says that 90% of people feel self-conscious about wearing glasses!) but this one — about low self-esteem, existential angst and stuffed animals — is worth serious consideration. First things first: research done at UV University Amsterdam […]

Manage Pain from Shin Splints Using Physical Therapy

Shin splints are common and painful. Of course, athletes and runners may experience shin splints more often, but the truth is anyone can have pain from shin splints regardless of their activity. Medial tibial stress syndrome, commonly known as shin splints, is a condition that makes the shin hurt. The shin is the leg part […]

The Fundamentals of Image-Guided Surgery

Image-guided surgical systems are medical procedures that employ computer-based systems to create virtual image overlays that help the physician to precisely visualize the target surgical site. Image-guided surgery compliments the physician’s ability to understand the spatial structures of the anatomy under review by integrating medical images with other technologies such as tracking systems. Image guided […]