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When a couple is unable to conceive after a year or more of trying, it could be due to male infertility. In fact, male infertility is just as common as female infertility, although many people are una...

While surgery can be stressful, the doctors, surgeons and nurses at Carthage Area Hospital will do everything they can to make sure your procedure goes as smoothly as possible. To help you prepare, fo...

Every winter, the Tri-County Orthopedics staff at Carthage Area Hospital sees hundreds of patients with weather-related injuries. Due to the area’s frequent ice and snow, people of all ages are at a...

Kidney stones are solid deposits formed within the kidneys when your urine can’t prevent the crystallization of certain minerals. Once formed, the stones pass through the urinary tract before exitin...

Urgent care clinics and emergency rooms were developed with similar goals in mind – to treat conditions that require care before a primary care doctor is available. But while each location offers un...

Even when you’re feeling your best, routine medical appointments play a major role in supporting your long-term health, comfort and well-being. And, while many women may put them off, OB/GYN exams a...

At one point or another, most people will experience some degree of foot pain. But if that pain keeps coming back and is accompanied by stiffness and discomfort, it could be a sign of a more serious c...

Sometimes, it’s obvious when you need to see a doctor for a sports injury. But other times, it might be something you think will heal on its own. Here, we talk about when you should see a doctor and...

Rotator cuff injuries are some of the most common orthopedic injuries. While at-home treatments can help improve symptoms, surgery and medication may be required to make a full recovery. So if you’r...