Is it time for your mammogram? Are you due for a pap? Let us help you take control of your health. We offer a variety of services including IUD’s, colposcopy, and more. It is as important as ever to be sure you receive your yearly wellness exams. Mammograms are unpleasant. Despite the many advances made…
While it’s important to keep an eye out for all symptoms of any disease, each month of the year, different health organizations promote specific diseases. March is Kidney Health Month! Check out the article below for information on kidney health. For National Kidney Month, Take Five for your Kidneys March is National Kidney Month and…
Two groups swapped diets in a recent study, published in the journal nature Communications, revealing interesting results related to colon cancer risks. Black Americans who switched to a high-fiber African diet for just two weeks saw a dramatic drop in risk factors for colon cancer, a study published on Tuesday found. A group of Africans…
Most people know of the immediate effects of a sunburn, whether it be the literal burn and sensitivity, heightened risk for skin cancer, or eventual peeling that takes place. However, a new study has revealed that sun damage continues for hours after initial exposure. Looking forward to getting some sun during the long weekend? You…
Summer is officially here, which means many of us are likely to be looking forward to a well-deserved vacation. For almost half of those who are jetting off abroad, the ideal vacation involves sun, sea and sand. But while you’re busy packing your swimsuit and flip-flops, have you taken a minute to think about how…
Earlier this month, President Barack Obama officially declared September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Check out the official proclamation by the President, below. BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Pediatric cancer affects thousands of young Americans each year. It is the leading cause of disease-related death for children, and this year,…
Year after year, the debate about the merits and dangers of detoxing rages on. Conventional medical professionals argue that the body’s impressive elimination system is all it needs to detoxify itself. Progressive and integrative health professionals argue that our bodies are overloaded with gunk, and that sensible detox programs offer an effective way of lightening…
Admit it: After going to the bathroom, you do the look-back. Don’t be ashamed—it’s one of the best health checks you can do. What ends up in that bowl can provide lifesaving clues that you might have colon cancer. But don’t freak just because you see a little bit of blood. Here’s what too look…
Skipping important health tests could be a matter of life and death, especially for men, who are less likely to see their doctors on a regular basis anyway. Don’t ignore these essential routine screenings. When it comes to men and health care, the numbers don’t lie: Compared with women, men are 24 percent less likely…
Though rare, breast cancer cases in women are rising. Two New York City women who faced the diagnosis in their early 20s and opted for radical surgeries share their stories with the Daily News. While their twenty–something friends were climbing the career ladder or traveling the world, Samantha Golkin and Nicole Seagriff were getting double…