Overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation causes approximately 33,000 sunburns in the United States each year, as reported by emergency rooms to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The areas of your skin that tend to be exposed and thus most prone to sunburn include your face, tops Read More
National Nutrition Month: Importance of Diagnosing and Treating High Cholesterol
March is National Nutrition Month, and a key component of good nutrition in your body is having healthy cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a fatty, waxy substance that can be analyzed via a small blood sample. There is “good” cholesterol (HDL, or high-density lipoprotein) and “bad” cholesterol Read More
How To Find Relief From Eczema When Sunburn Aggravates It
If you have eczema, you’re no stranger to the endless desire to calm an itch. Eczema can strike at any time of the year, but flare-ups are common during summertime. The summer heat can trigger itchiness, while the sweat can aggravate other symptoms. So, how do you find eczema relief in hot Read More
Reasons to Have a Primary Care Physician in Addition to Your Asthma Doctor
When you’re living with asthma, working with an asthma specialist is, no doubt, central to improving your health and quality of life. Nonetheless, it is also worth keeping in mind that having a primary care physician within your care team is just as important to helping you successfully navigate Read More
What Are the Symptoms of Tennis Elbow and How Is It Diagnosed by a Doctor?
Simply considering its name, you may think tennis elbow only affects tennis players, but the fact of the matter is, it can affect anyone, particularly people who constantly use their forearm.If your job or sport is strenuous in nature or if it involves repetitive movement of your forearm, you may be Read More
What Can an Allergist Do for Your Child?
If your child suffers from symptoms of mild allergy or asthma, you may be able to address them without medical intervention. However, if the symptoms are becoming increasingly frequent or troublesome, it may be time to seek the help of an allergist, who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of Read More
Vascular Surgery Treatments and Procedures
Your heart works continuously throughout your life to pump blood through your whole body. You have blood vessels that are continually carrying blood to all of your cells and organs: Arteries carry oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood to the cells, and veins carry depleted blood back to the heart and Read More
Rotator Cuff Tear Vs. Frozen Shoulder
Your shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body. Certain activities like tennis and swimming can be rough on this joint. You might also be more at risk for a shoulder problem if you don't move your shoulder much or have diabetes. When you have shoulder pain, you may wonder if your shoulder issue Read More
Hernia Facts: Pain, Types, Surgery, and Recovery Time
A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body, such as an organ or fatty tissue, protrudes through a weakness in a muscle or surrounding tissue wall. There are different types of hernias, and they usually affect the abdominal or chest area. A hernia often causes few to no symptoms, apart from Read More
Colonoscopy: Colon Cancer Screening and More
Colon cancer is slightly different than most other types of cancer insofar as how it develops. It tends to begin from a benign accumulation of cells in your colon (large intestine) known as a polyp. Sometimes, polyps become cancerous. Amazingly, this potentially serious and aggressive cancer is Read More