Annie Stuart

Dec 17, 2024 | webmd.com | Annie Stuart |Lori King |Jabeen Begum

Bone cancer is when cells in your bones grow out of control. Usually, when you have bone cancer, it comes from another cancer that has spread to your bones or metastatic bone cancer. But sometimes, the cancer cells start in your bones. In that case, it's called primary bone cancer. Primary bone cancer is very rare; only about 1% of all cancers are primary bone cancers. There are four types of primary bone cancer which vary in the people they tend to affect and treatments.

Jul 8, 2024 | webmd.com | Annie Stuart |Alyson Powell Key |Poonam Sachdev

Nerves extend from your brain and spinal cord, sending important messages throughout your body. If you have a pinched nerve (nerve compression), your body may send you warning signals, such as pain. Don't ignore these warning signals. Damage from a pinched nerve may be minor or severe. It may cause temporary or long-lasting problems. The earlier you get a diagnosis and treatment for nerve compression, the quicker you'll find relief.

Jun 6, 2024 | webmd.com | Annie Stuart |Alyson Powell Key |Poonam Sachdev

Chest pain is not something to ignore. But you should know that it has many possible causes. In many cases, it's related to the heart. But problems in your lungs, esophagus, muscles, ribs, or nerves may also cause chest pain. Some of these conditions are serious and life-threatening; others are not. If you have unexplained chest pain, the only way to confirm its cause is to have a doctor check you.

Apr 5, 2024 | webmd.com | Melinda Ratini |Annie Stuart

Mood problems, including depression and bipolar disorder, are no laughing matter. More than 20 million American adults have a mood disorder and 40 million an anxiety disorder. And these numbers don’t include the average worrywart or person who suffers an occasional bout of the blues. For depression alone, the annual cost for treatment and lost wages may be as high as $52 billion.

Feb 28, 2024 | webmd.com | Dan Brennan |Annie Stuart

Doing chores is a tradition in many families. Chores help kids learn responsibility, and sharing chores gives you help around the house. Not sure your kids will go for it? Take heart! There are ways to make chores a little bit, well, less of a chore for everyone. Parenting expert Jim Fay, co-founder of the Love and Logic website, says we all need to feel needed and to know that we're making a contribution -- even kids.