Bone Density Test
What Is a Bone Density Test? Bone density tests are painless, low-dose X-rays that determine the strength of your bones by measuring calcium and other minerals. This test, also known as a DEXA scan, is important because it can provide a clear and accurate picture of overall bone health. It also can help doctors determine […]
Wine and Heart Health: Myths and Facts
Wine and Heart Health: Myths and Facts Are you looking to improve your heart health? There are many steps you can take to protect your heart and keep it healthy and strong in the years to come. But if you’re looking for specifics about what is good for your heart—and what isn’t—you may find yourself […]
Get the Facts: How Long Does a Cardiac Stent Last?
Get the Facts: How Long Does a Cardiac Stent Last? If you or a loved one has undergone an angioplasty, a surgeon may have placed a cardiac stent to help restore blood flow. Is that stent designed to stick around for the remainder of your life, or will it eventually need to be replaced? The […]
The Stomach Ulcer Symptoms You Should Know
The Stomach Ulcer Symptoms You Should Know At some time or another, you’ve probably seen a character on TV depicted as having a stomach ulcer. You know what we’re talking about—the character is usually walking around guzzling a liquid antacid and complaining about a stomachache. Most of the time, that character is also very stressed. […]
What to Expect When You Need a Hernia Repair
What to Expect When You Need a Hernia Repair More than 1 million hernia repair procedures take place in the U.S. each year. Of that million, around 800,000 of the procedures will be for an inguinal hernia. If you’ve been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, what should you know about this procedure? Let’s first break […]
It’s Flu Season—How Can You Stay Healthy?
It’s Flu Season—How Can You Stay Healthy? Flu season is here and knowing how to protect your family is important. Taking the proper precautions can help you stay engaged with life during this time of year. Why Is Winter Considered Flu Season? The fall and winter months are commonly referenced as flu season because that’s […]
What to Know About Preventing Kidney Stones
What to Know About Preventing Kidney Stones Every year, half a million Americans end up in the emergency room with symptoms related to kidney stones. They’re very common, but also preventable in many cases. So, what’s the secret about how to prevent kidney stones? Let’s first break down what kidney stones are. When your kidneys […]
Did I Tear My Rotator Cuff?
What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear? Being able to move your arms in all directions easily and without pain is something many people take for granted. However, shoulder pain that reduces quality of life and impairs mobility affects between 18% and 26% of adults at any given time, according to a study published in “Best […]
What Is Minimally Invasive Surgery?
While long hospital stays following surgery were once the norm, that’s not always the case now. Today, the use of minimally invasive surgery means Magnolia Regional Health Center surgeons can provide the Corinth area with many of the surgical procedures they need using tiny incisions so patients can heal faster and resume activities more quickly. […]
Tubal Ligation Procedures
Any type of birth control you use has potential drawbacks. Maybe there are side effects you don’t like, or maybe you find your current method inconvenient. If you know you do not want to get pregnant, you may want to consider a tubal ligation procedure, a permanent birth control option for women. The women’s health […]