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Cataracts are a common eye condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing a gradual decline in vision. This article will explore cataracts’ causes, symptoms, and risk factors. By understanding these aspects, you can take proactive steps to maintain a healthy vision and seek appropriate care.  Causes of Cataracts Cataracts can develop due to various reasons, including: Aging: Age-related cataracts are the most common type and typically occur as a natural part of aging.  Genetics: Some individuals may be genetically predisposed to cataract development.  Eye Injuries: Trauma to the eye can increase the risk of cataract formation.  Medical Conditions: Diabetes,

The 2025 Chattanooga Champions of Health Care nominations are now open, and there’s never been a better time to celebrate the people who keep our community healthy. We’re proud of the care our providers and team deliver every single day. From life-changing diagnoses to everyday checkups, Galen physicians, nurses, and support teams go above and beyond to serve patients across the Tennessee Valley. Now, we’re asking for your help to recognize their commitment. Help Us Celebrate Your Healthcare Heroes Do you have a Galen provider or nurse who made a difference in your life? Whether it was a moment of

Did you know that colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States? The National Cancer Institute suggests that roughly 153,000 Americans received a diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer just last year. What is colorectal cancer? Colon cancer is sometimes called colorectal cancer, which combines colon cancer and rectal cancer. Colon cancer is a growth of cells that begins in the large intestine, called the colon. Colon cancer usually affects older adults, but it can happen at any age. What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer? The majority of patients with early-stage colon cancer

Reviewed by Cara Barrett, PA-C, MCHS Heart disease is the number one cause of death among men and women in the United States. Over 695,000 Americans die from heart disease each year. Heart disease affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Everyone needs to know the facts about heart disease and how to prevent it. Risk factors for heart disease The key risk factors for heart disease include: high blood pressure high blood cholesterol smoking According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, about half of the people in the United States (47%) have at least one of the three

Regular eye exams are important in protecting your vision and contributing to your overall health. Eye diseases are very common and often go unnoticed; some do not have any symptoms in their early stages. Eye exams allow your doctor to discover eye diseases early and protect your vision long-term. Common eye problems Cataracts – clouding of the lens, this is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States Diabetic retinopathy – causes damage to the blood vessels in the back of the eye, this is the leading cause of blindness in the United States Glaucoma – a group