Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death worldwide. Healthy eating plays a significant role in controlling heart disease and reducing the risk factors associated with heart attacks and strokes.
It seems inevitable. When fall rolls around, and you begin to feel a crisp chill in the air, the cold and flu viruses soon follow. This year, not only do we have the cold and flu to contend with, but we also have new strains of the COVID-19 virus and RSV. With each of them sharing similar symptoms, it can be difficult to know what you have and when to see your doctor.
Feeling under the weather? Most people say vitamin C is their go-to, but does it help? Learn more about vitamin C and whether it can prevent or treat colds.
If you‘ve ever spent time around infants or toddlers, you know where everything goes as soon as they get their hands on it – in their mouths. Certain items are more dangerous and could cause more serious harm to your child. If any of these items are swallowed, contact your doctor immediately or go to the nearest emergency room or Immediate Care Clinic.
If you or a loved one has recently had nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, odds are, it may have been caused by norovirus. The stomach bug, one of the leading causes of gastroenteritis worldwide, has been rearing its ugly head in schools, daycares and homes across the country.
It can be confusing to sort out the many different medical credentials when looking for a doctor. What do the various abbreviations mean, and how do you choose?
Preventing a health problem now is much better (and less costly) than overcoming one later. Preventive care aims to detect and treat common conditions as early as possible.
We may not think about vitamin B12 often, but a vitamin B12 deficiency is noticeable and can be dangerous for our bodies. Read on to learn more about what vitamin B12 does for us and how to avoid becoming vitamin B12 deficient.
Headaches can severely affect your quality of life and ability to function. They can be caused by a neurological disorder of the brain or other underlying diseases, which if not treated, could be life-threatening. Read on to learn how to identify different types of headaches and when to seek treatment.
Colorectal cancer screening is essential to preventing cancer; catching it early can save your life. As the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States, the incidence of colorectal cancer is also rising in younger people, prompting the need for more awareness.
There are many benefits to having a primary care provider. But what happens when you no longer have one? We spoke with Emily Hill Bowman, MD, to learn more!