Aortic aneurysms often occur without any apparent warning signs. Left untreated, they may rupture causing life-threatening consequences. While small aneurysms aren’t necessarily dangerous at onset, the underlying cause of an aneurysm may indicate a more serious health issue in the body. What is an aortic aneurysm? An aortic aneurysm occurs when the wall of the…

Linda and Ken A. welcomed their first child into the world in January 2021 at Lovelace Women’s Hospital. Leading up to the birth, Linda felt that each circumstance threatened to derail the plan she and her obstetrician, Seddah Moya, M.D., had created. One of the greatest takeaways from her birthing experience, however, was the preparedness of the team at Lovelace Women’s Hospital and how they were…

As a childbirth educator and doula, I have always maintained a holistic mind frame of the human body and its functions. When I am teaching a childbirth education class or attending a birth as a doula, I am always amazed at how every function of our bodies has a purpose. During my classes, I work…

When you begin experiencing the burning urgency to open your bladder, despite having just gone to the bathroom, there’s a good chance your mind goes right to a urinary tract infection (UTI). UTIs are common but nonetheless irritating. It’s tempting to reach for a bottle of cranberry juice, take some over-the-counter (OTC) meds and ride…

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is very common among adults. Despite how many people have high blood pressure, many are unaware they even have it because it’s often experienced without any symptoms at all, only identified only through a blood pressure reading. And while blood pressure readings can be conveniently measured at home,…