According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 30 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes in the United States. If it was contagious, it would be considered an epidemic. The good news is prediabetes and type 2 diabetes can be largely prevented by making a few lifestyle changes, such as: Keeping […]
The July 4th weekend is almost here, and that means a fun, extended weekend for many Americans. But as you gather around the picnic table, campfire or fireworks display for loads of fun and merriment, it’s important to understand the risks and importance of Fourth of July safety as well. The approaching holiday often includes […]
June 6 is National Cancer Survivors Day in the United States this year. It’s an annual celebration of life for the more than 16.9 million cancer survivors across America. How to celebrate Each year, celebrations of all sizes are held in communities across the nation and around the world on the first Sunday in June. […]
Eating too much sugar can not only cause weight gain, but it can also affect the elasticity of your skin, which can lead to premature wrinkles. Too much sugar can damage elastin and collagen molecules in the skin, which can lead to dark circles, wrinkles, dehydrated skin and can fast-track the aging process. But that’s […]
Medically Reviewed by Carlos A. Baez, M.D. Your body is about 60 percent water. Water is crucial to every single bodily function. So why is it so easy to overlook in our daily lives? Often, when people get a headache or begin to feel weak, they mistake this sensation of thirst as a need to […]
Medically reviewed by Saman Aboudi MD, Medical Director, PVHC Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine, Premier Family Medicine Associates According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, private industry employers reported 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and accidents in 2019. On average, the cost per medically consulted injury, which means the employee needed medical attention, was […]
Medically reviewed by Dennis H. Nicholson, MD, Medical Director, PVHMC Sleep Disorders Center Pediatric (childhood) Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly is partially or completely blocked during sleep. If your child regularly feels tired after a full night of rest, has trouble with hyperactivity, poor school grades, difficulty paying […]
Medically reviewed by Saman Aboudi MD, Medical Director, PVHC Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine, Premier Family Medicine Associates A food allergy occurs when the body’s immune system reacts unusually to certain foods. While many allergic reactions to food are mild, some can be fatal, so it is vitally important to know what to do in […]
Medically Reviewed by Carlos A. Baez, M.D. Did you know chronic kidney disease affects approximately 37 million U.S. adults and of those, 90 percent don’t even know they have it? March is National Kidney Month, and it aims to raise awareness about kidney disease, the ninth leading cause of death in the United States. This […]
Medically Reviewed by Carlos A. Baez, M.D. Ibuprofen and aspirin are two of the most common over-the-counter pain relievers you can find. While they treat a lot of the same things, they both have unique attributes that make them different. Let’s take a look at the specifics behind ibuprofen and aspirin: what makes them similar, […]
