…Then Comes the Baby Carriage For many couples planning a wedding, starting a family is high on the agenda. While getting pregnant may seem straightforward, sometimes it may not be. Even if it is, becoming pregnant is one thing, but having a healthy pregnancy is another. Like the perfect wedding, many couples have a vision for…
Bad weather, lost luggage, and cancelled flights usually top the list of things that could spoil a summer vacation. However, there is another potential peril that could endanger any vacation that is often overlooked – a health problem. And unlike many other causes for concern, the potential for injury or illness is something that can…
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Even the casual sports fan at some point has probably seen a slow-motion replay of an athlete going down to an injury. In those cases, the genesis of the injury is usually obvious and sometimes even wince-worthy. However, athletes, weekend warriors and skilled craftsmen alike may also find themselves on the sidelines in less dramatic…
BETTER SCREENING FOR BREAST CANCER WITH 3D MAMMOGRAMS A lot of women come into my office and ask if they should “upgrade” to 3D mammography. It’s a good question. 3D mammography used to be approved only in addition to traditional, 2D mammography. So, for most women, 2D mammography was sufficient. But now, for screening mammograms,…
Home may be where the heart is, but it also can be a place filled with hazards – both hidden and in plain sight. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), more than 145,000 Americans died of unintentional injuries in 2015, with a large number of those injuries happening at home. Of course, many…