Understand the key factors influencing breast cancer recurrence and discover effective treatments and lifestyle changes that ...

Radiation therapy plays a vital role in breast cancer treatment. Get clear information on how it works, its benefits, and how ...

When it’s hard to breathe, everyday tasks are difficult. Baystate Health’s pulmonologists will work closely with you to help you feel your best. We provide comprehensive pulmonary care throughout ...

Adam Baskin, CNP, Internal Medicine at Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center in Springfield. Learn more about Adam Baskin’s care and background.

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, ...

Heart disease can be traced back to ancient Egypt long before modern medicine could help the civilization. Even with today’s advances in heart care, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in ...

Without question, one of the most important factors behind the quality of a woman’s sex life is this: you have to want it. Unfortunately, 40-70% of women experience low sexual desire - also called low ...

According to Dr. Rajiv Padmanabhan, a neurologist with the Department of Neurology at Baystate Health, “Like other types of strokes, a silent stroke is caused by a loss of blood flow to an area of the ...

Most mammogram callbacks aren't due to seeing cancer on the imaging. The most common reasons for getting a mammogram callback are: Before you panic, read our expert's explanation of why you might get ...

We’re all familiar with getting our blood pressure taken—the black cuff gets Velcro-ed around your arm, the squeezie ball is pumped until the cuff inflates, and the doctor or nurse patiently listens ...

Alcohol tolerance tends to decrease as we age due to changes in our bodies as we get older, such as reduced liver function and decreased muscle mass. For many adult Americans, a nightcap is a welcome ...

Is sex good for you? According to Carly Detterman, a certified nurse midwife at Baystate Midwifery and Women’s Health - Springfield, the benefits of sex extend well beyond the walls of the bedroom (or ...