The Scope Blog

Heart catheterization is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to diagnose and treat various cardiovascular conditions.

I've seen too many lives changed forever by "the missed chance." Like watching rain clouds gather but forgetting to bring in the clothes from the line — sometimes the simplest oversights have the most significant consequences. Few things break my heart more than discovering a cancer that a thorough screening could have prevented.

Men are less likely to seek medical help than women. Despite unique health challenges they face, many men neglect their well-being. Don't wait until it's too late – prioritize your health now!

Fiber — we all know about it, but we’re not getting enough of it. While we associate fiber with digestive health, there are more benefits for your body than you know when it comes to fiber.

When should you use an urgent care and not an emergency department? When you have a cut that might need stitches. When you need a test and treatment for a possible urinary tract infection (UTI). When you have a bump, bruise or scrape that needs to be checked out.

Pain in the chest is always cause for concern — but it can have different causes. Is it indigestion? A heart attack? A pulled muscle? Or is it angina?

With cases of the flu and other respiratory illnesses on the rise, how do you keep yourself and your loved ones from getting the flu?

Learn how to protect your heart during radiation therapy with this technique.

Read the latest research on high blood pressure in women and get advice on preventing or managing this serious condition.

Do you know the difference between spider veins and varicose veins? Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for both.

A major cause of stroke, carotid artery disease occurs when neck arteries don’t supply enough blood to the brain. Here’s how it’s diagnosed and treated.

Here are six proven ways to keep your skin healthy and youthful.

Fat and cholesterol aren’t the only substances that can cause heart disease. The Tanner Health System cardiovascular team explains why you need a calcium score test.

COVID-19 is caused by a virus. It has raised major concerns for parents around the world. While adults make up most cases worldwide, children are not exempt from this dangerous health threat. Learn more about how to protect your child in our new article.

What causes maternal mortality and why is it more prevalent among black women in the U.S.? Read on for answers to these questions plus some additional insights that may surprise you.