Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine or colon. The colon is the last part of the gastrointestinal (GI) system and serves to absorb nutrients and eliminate feces. CRC most commonly...
Essential Tremor (ET) is a relatively common movement disorder that affects about 10 million Americans and millions more worldwide. What is essential tremor? Tremor is an involuntary – usually rhythmic – movement that results...
Aging. It’s a natural part of life whether we like it or not. A glance in the mirror will show those wrinkles and thinning hair, but what you can’t see is what’s happening inside the body. Something called “ inflammaging” can...
Anyone can develop a hernia—they're a common medical condition that happens in both men and women. A hernia is a hole in the abdominal wall. Sometimes underlying tissue or part of an organ or the intestines gets caught in...
Every year, the healthcare community emphasizes the importance of getting your flu shot, and this year is no exception...
Cancer can occur in many individuals for no clear reason. Some people who have lived healthy lives and never smoked can...
People start taking hormonal birth control for a variety of reasons, not only to prevent pregnancy. Birth control can...
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in the United States except for skin cancer. About one in...
Most patients who come to my office for arthritis have what is known as osteoarthritis. This is the wear-and-tear type...
When children return to school after a prolonged absence for medical or mental health care, it's normal to feel anxious...
Calling Dr. Google! Looking up your symptoms online can be helpful when in search of a diagnosis, but it can also be...
There is plenty we would all like to forget about the coronavirus pandemic. The masks, social distancing, time away from...
COVID-19 has brought major changes to our daily lives, with one of the biggest being the immediate shift to working from...
A vegetarian is someone who does not eat meat and follows a plant-based diet. There are many variations to a vegetarian...
Thinking about signing up for a 5K this fall? This six week training guide can help you cross the finish line without...