Family/Primary Care
Are You Ready For Flu Season?
The flu (influenza) is a respiratory illness that is very contagious. It is caused by the influenza viruses and can infect the nose, throat, and… Continue Reading
Smoking and Surgery
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 15 of every 100 U.S. adults aged 18 years or older currently smokes cigarettes. This… Continue Reading
Discipline and Your Child Part Two
Part 2 Last month's article discussed discipline for younger children, aged 0-5. This month's article will continue this theme, discussing older children. 6-8 Timeouts and… Continue Reading
Discipline and Your Child Part One
Whatever the child's age it is important to be consistent when it comes to discipline. If the adult does not stick to the rules and… Continue Reading
Are You Ready For Tick Season?
Ticks are back! Get ready for ticks by reading and find out what you can do to keep you and your family tick and Lyme… Continue Reading
Get Your Flu Shot It's Not Too Late
The flu risk remains elevated here in Maryland reaching one of the highest rates in years recently. The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene… Continue Reading
How Can Cancer Be Prevented?
Just yesterday my wife made mention of what we will be doing when we are 80 years old. My first thought was, that is a… Continue Reading
New Test Helps Find Right Drug, Supplement and Dose
An important new test is now available which is fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance plans. It's called a pharmacogenetic test, which uses your… Continue Reading
Bone Health Basics
May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Osteoporosis is the weakening of the bones that makes them more likely to break. One out of every two women… Continue Reading
Precision Medicine Pinpoints Your Personal Health Solutions
Did you ever wonder why some people respond better to an herb, or exercise, or a medicine or nutritional supplement, or a food regimen, or… Continue Reading
