Health

Whiles it’s not the most glamorous of “holidays,” March is National Kidney Month, and unfortunately, more than 600,000 Arizonans have kidney disease, but only 10 percent are aware.

The disease’s symptoms are relatively silent, not recognizably occurring until the disease has reached its most severe levels, when warning signs can include blood in the urine, swelling in the legs and more.

Residents who have been diagnosed with diabetes and/or heart disease...

Richard J. Brown MD has released a new campaign and video this month to inspire confidence in those who may be considering plastic surgery.

The #ReleaseYourInnerBeauty campaign aims to encourage acceptance of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and empower people to live confidently, no matter their physical appearance.

“We are fortunate to see firsthand the transformative effect that plastic surgery can have for individuals who...

You are probably no longer shocked to hear that science has linked stress to a wide range of diseases like heart disease, asthma, obesity, and diabetes. It’s also linked to mood disorders. While there are many mood disorders, the most common are anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder.

The SHAW Center for Aesthetic Enhancement is the first in Arizona to add SculpSure™ by Cynosure to it's list of fat reduction, body contouring procedures which also includes two CoolSculpting™ devices. With nearly thirty years of body contouring experience, Dr. Lawrence Shaw, a Scottsdale plastic surgeon, feels there is definitely a place for this revolutionizing, non-invasive laser fat reduction procedure in his busy...