Who doesn’t need a little guidance for their health and wellness? Summer is the perfect time to prioritize your health and get your screenings in check. Here’s a quick look at the latest recommendations for common screenings to help you stay healthy: ALL AGES: ANNUAL WELLNESS CHECK Establish a relationship with a primary care provider […]
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By Dr. Peter Casano Now that temperatures are climbing, swimming pools, lakes and rivers will provide a welcome escape from the heat. But for some people, the fun could turn into an unwelcome reminder of their day in the water. Swimmer’s ear is a common and painful condition that affects the outer ear canal. Although […]
One of the scariest moments as a parent or caregiver is seeing a child struggle to breathe and not knowing how to help. Several respiratory illnesses can impact kids throughout the year, although the most common times for well-known viruses are in the fall and winter. Memorial Health System Pediatrician Dr. David Reeves sheds light […]
Not smoking is the biggest thing you can do to reduce your lung cancer risk, but did you know that up to one in five people diagnosed with lung cancer are non-smokers? In fact, the percentage of lung cancer in non-smokers is increasing. In the U.S., between 1990 and 1995, 8 percent of lung cancer […]
It’s endlessly fascinating to watch a baby bump grow — knowing that a new human is forming just below the surface. You may wonder just how big it will get and what else to expect. Here are some bump basics to answer your most pressing questions. SIZE The size of the growing uterus that makes […]
MY HEALTH CHALLENGE Life was going well until I had a head-on collision with not only breast cancer, but also colon cancer. Afterward, it seems as if the cancer brought on other related illnesses, including lymphedema, chronic/neuropathic pain, diabetes, afib (a heart condition) and stage 3 kidney disease. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in […]
Table salt. Himalayan pink salt. What in the world is the difference? Is the pink variety healthier for you? Let’s dig in and find out! To start, here are some basic, salt-related facts: Sodium is a mineral. Salt is a compound, comprised of sodium and chloride, and the primary way that we consume sodium is […]
