HEALTH
Is chemotherapy always the treatment for breast cancer patients? Maybe not, says a recent study When women are diagnosed with breast cancer they have lots of questions, and learning about their treatment options is at the top of the list. They often ask me whether or not they will need chemotherapy. “It’s an understandable concern—chemotherapy…
The beginning of a new year is a good time to examine the many relationships we have in our lives…and those we do no According to a recent study based on data from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 30 percent of men and 17 percent of women do not have…
From mid-November through the end of the year, the biggest health worry people for many people is what is going to happen to their waistline thanks to all the holiday goodies. However, there is another health concern that is often overlooked: behavioral health. And not just run-of-the-mill holiday stress. Feelings of depression and anxiety can be…
…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…
Based on the policies written by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, sports–related tooth trauma accounts for about 10%-39% of all dental injuries in children. Interestingly, children Between the ages of 7 and 11 are at greatest risk of a sports-related tooth injury. popular sports such as BaseBall and BasketBall have Been shown to cause…
This year, at least two children drowned days after their family moved into a new home. The parents had not yet installed a fence and other safety precautions, and the toddlers found their way outside without their parents knowing. I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet,…
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…