It’s that time of year – when allergy sufferers are reaching for tissues and taking note of the daily pollen count. But if you haven’t been previously diagnosed with an allergy, how do you know if you have allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or are just coming down with a cold or the flu? For one Read More
Archives for January 2018
Urology – Not Just for Men
There’s a common misconception about urologists – namely, that they only treat men. Contrary to popular belief, however, urology is a branch of medicine that deals with the urinary health and reproductive tract of both men and women. After all, both sexes have urethras, bladders, and kidneys, and Read More
Can Allergies Lower Your Immune System?
Spring is upon us – and with it, the usual threat of seasonal allergies. But to make matters worse, we’re in the midst of one of the worst cold and flu seasons in recent years. Which raises an interesting question – do allergies weaken our immune system, and are those who suffer from allergies Read More
Ask Your Doctor – Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
Do any of these apply to you? You’re overweight. You tend to consume a lot of sugary foods and beverages. You experienced gestational diabetes when you were pregnant … but it went away. You have a relative with type 2 diabetes. You have been diagnosed with prediabetes. If so, you Read More