Appledore Medical Group Blog

Dr. Lauren Thompson empathizes with women who are concerned that a diagnosis of breast cancer could mean a dramatic change to their appearance...

There are many options and things to consider after diagnosis.

There is no foolproof prevention for breast cancer, but the odds can be improved.

Use of Nitrous Oxide during birth is becoming a more accepted form of pain management.

Dr. Morton shares tips to get ready for partial or total removal of the colon.

Bariatric surgery may help treat PCOS - one of the most common causes of infertility.

Belly (visceral) fat can be a dangerous health indicator - and it builds up quickly.

Metabolic syndrome can be the underlying cause for many unhealthy conditions and diseases.

Does the "Mediterranean Diet" really lead to weight loss and overall better health?

According to the Safe Boating Council, "almost 90% of boating fatalities are due to people not properly wearing a life jacket."

Worldwide, lung cancer causes over 1.69 million deaths each year.1 Recent advancements in cancer treatment, particularly in patients with a certain...

Menopause occurs when a woman has her last menstrual cycle and is no longer fertile. The biggest drawback to menopause is an unpredictable change...

Normally, endometrial tissue is found only inside the uterus. In endometriosis, endometrial-like tissue is found outside the uterus.

Stenosis is the narrowing of any tube-like structure in the body. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal. The spinal canal is located...

To many, the mention of a brain tumor brings about a dire image, but a brain tumor does not always mean a cancer diagnosis. A tumor is a mass...

Learn what causes Parkinson's and how doctors treat it today.