Allergies
Scratch Test for Allergies
What is the test? This test checks for a skin reaction to common allergy-provoking substances, such as foods, molds, dust, […]
Allergies
Blood Pressure
Blood Presure
What is pulmonary hypertension?
Hypertension — the term doctors use for high blood pressure — normally affects arteries throughout the body. But a relatively […]
Body and Mind
Body and Mind
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia by telemedicine:
Chronic insomnia, characterized by dissatisfaction in sleep quality or duration, is a common health problem affecting an estimated 10% to […]
Digestive Health
Digestive Health
What is a hiatal hernia?
Hiatal hernias are very common. They occur when part of the stomach pokes through a natural gap (called a hiatus) […]
Excercise and Fitness
Exercise
Exercise matters to health and well-being, regardless of your size
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc in our daily lives. Regardless of who you are, your life has […]
Drugs
Drugs
CBD and other medications: Proceed with caution
Products containing cannabidiol (CBD) seem to be all the rage these days, promising relief from a wide range of maladies, from […]
Weight Loss
Weight Loss
Quarantine snacking fixer-upper
The “battle of the bulge” gained a new foe this year: quarantine snacking. Sales of snack foods like cookies and crackers shot […]
Cardiovascular Health
Heart health
How do doctors evaluate treatments for heart disease?
The best way to know if a new medical treatment truly works is with a randomized controlled trial — the […]
Nutrition
Nutrition
Five a day for better health
If you’re getting five daily servings of fruits and vegetables, good news — you may be on track for a […]
Women’s Health
Women's health
Treating the pain of endometriosis
Many women suffer through years of painful menstrual periods before they are able to get an answer about what’s causing […]
Skin Health
Skin Health
Chemical peels can help improve your skin, if you choose the right product and follow safety instructions.
As you age, your skin changes, and not always in a good way. Some of the most common problems are […]
Aging
Aging
Prediabetes diagnosis as an older adult: What does it really mean?
As our bodies age, the risk of type 2 diabetes increases. It is estimated that 25% of adults older than […]
Cancer
Cancer
New screening guidelines likely to identify more early lung cancers
Lung cancer is the second most prevalent cancer in the US, and the deadliest cancer killer. In 2020, an estimated […]
