December 2, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is urging parents to vaccinate their children 5 years old and above, as soon as possible to reduce their risk not only of infection but also severe disease leading to hospitalization or long-term complications.
December 1, 2021
Mention ‘pandemic’ and COVID-19 comes to mind. But long before COVID-19 arrived, another disease was devastating America and the world: AIDS.
November 30, 2021
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Your loved ones raised you well and now you want to return the favor. Take a few moments to learn how to care for the older adults in your life.
November 29, 2021
In this episode of Back to Health, Padmaja Kandula, M.D. discusses what patients should know about epilepsies.
November 24, 2021
In this episode of Women's Health Wednesday series of Back to Health, Silky Pahlajani, M.D. discusses women's brain health.
November 22, 2021
Cori Green, M.D., M.S., discusses suicide prevention in children and adolescents.
November 19, 2021
Testicular cancer is an uncommon form of cancer and yet remains the #1 cancer among young men. Testicular cancer is highly treatable and curable, especially when caught early, but it’s not often talked about. Normalizing the topic and increasing awareness for regular self-checks is critical to proper detection, diagnosis, and treatment.
November 18, 2021
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Awareness Week is November 21–27. Before you indulge in hearty holiday snacks, take a moment to educate yourself on how GERD can impact your health.
November 17, 2021
Memory loss. Confusion. Trouble managing money and daily tasks. Could it be a vitamin deficiency or medication side effects? Yes. It could also be Alzheimer’s disease.
November 16, 2021
Abdominal pain and diarrhea are two well-known symptoms of celiac disease. But they are not the only ones. Celiac disease can cause many other less obvious symptoms such as poor weight gain, “foggy brain,” dental abnormalities, vomiting, infertility or miscarriage, joint pain, lactose intolerance, as well as vitamin and mineral deficiencies such as anemia.
