As we age, everyone will eventually develop some form of cataract. When and if you should get them treated depends on the severity of your cataracts, notes Courtney Hellman, MD, Nebraska Medicine ophthalmologist. The good news is that cataract treatment removes the cataract, and it will not grow back.

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory infection that can cause severe complications in certain individuals, particularly infants and older adults. The recent development of RSV vaccines has provided hope in preventing the spread of this virus.

Nebraska Medicine now offers patients the option of having certain hand procedures performed safely in a clinic instead of an operating room.

A gastroenterologist commonly helps patients manage two bowel conditions: irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, and inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. Each of these affects the bowels but does so in different manners. The two disorders can share similar symptoms, leading to challenges in diagnosis in some instances.

Your heart is one of the most critical parts of your body, responsible for pumping your blood. Unfortunately, many diseases target your heart and affect its ability to send blood circulation throughout your body efficiently. One of the most common conditions that affect the heart is atrial fibrillation or AFib.

A gynecologic oncologist is a physician trained in obstetrics and gynecology. They also have specialized training in gynecologic oncology. Gynecologic oncologists treat patients with cancer of the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and peritoneum (lining of the abdominal cavity).

Stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced, leading to the death of brain cells. Women have unique risk factors for stroke that impact their overall lifetime stroke risk.

Becoming a living organ donor is selfless act that can help a recipient get an organ transplant faster. Most living donors donate one of their kidneys or a part of their liver. However, despite its life-changing potential, there are several myths surrounding living organ donation. Here, we debunk some of these misconceptions.

What treatment options are available for lichen sclerosus? Answered by dermatologist Sarah L Lonowski, MD, MBA.

Finding out you’re pregnant is one of the most exciting times. But when is a pregnancy considered “high risk?” Read on to learn more and see how to promote a healthy pregnancy.