For around two decades, Karen Perrero taught at parochial schools as a science teacher, introducing young students to the world of science. But a few years ago, Karen started to feel a little off.

Are you and your partner thinking about seeing a fertility specialist? Plenty of couples are. According to 2018 Pew Research data, at least a third of Americans have used fertility treatments in order to try for a baby, or know someone who has. And according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), just over 2% of all infants born in the United States each year are conceived using assisted reproductive technology (ART) like in vitro fertilization (IVF). If you've already scheduled your first infertility appointment, it's normal to feel a bit apprehensive. To help you

Are you and your partner thinking about seeing a fertility specialist? Plenty of couples are. According to 2018 Pew Research data, at least a third of Americans have used fertility treatments in order to try for a baby, or know someone who has. And according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), just over 2% of all infants born in the United States each year are conceived using assisted reproductive technology (ART) like in vitro fertilization (IVF). If you've already scheduled your first infertility appointment, it's normal to feel a bit apprehensive. To help you

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month . Now's a perfect time to learn more about these common conditions! Here are five interesting things to know: 1. Asthma and allergies are common More than 24 million Americans have asthma and 50+ million Americans have allergies (including hay fever, food allergy and eczema). Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. 2. Some risk factors for asthma and allergies are avoidable Researchers and doctors learn more every day about asthma and allergies, including why some people struggle with these conditions and others

Testicular cancer—cancer that develops in the male reproductive organs called testes—is relatively uncommon, affecting 1 in 250 males at some point in their lifetimes. That said, the incidence of testicular cancer has increased over the past few decades. This April, SIU Medicine honors Testicular Cancer Awareness Month by sharing some important facts you and your loved ones should know about this health condition. Testicular cancer has symptoms—so don't wait to get checked out Testicular cancer usually affects only one testicle. It can present with signs and symptoms including: A lump, growth

Testicular cancer—cancer that develops in the male reproductive organs called testes—is relatively uncommon, affecting 1 in 250 males at some point in their lifetimes. That said, the incidence of testicular cancer has increased over the past few decades. This April, SIU Medicine honors Testicular Cancer Awareness Month by sharing some important facts you and your loved ones should know about this health condition. Testicular cancer has symptoms—so don't wait to get checked out Testicular cancer usually affects only one testicle. It can present with signs and symptoms including: A lump, growth

Testicular cancer—cancer that develops in the male reproductive organs called testes—is relatively uncommon, affecting 1 in 250 males at some point in their lifetimes. That said, the incidence of testicular cancer has increased over the past few decades. This April, SIU Medicine honors Testicular Cancer Awareness Month by sharing some important facts you and your loved ones should know about this health condition. Testicular cancer has symptoms—so don't wait to get checked out Testicular cancer usually affects only one testicle. It can present with signs and symptoms including: A lump, growth