Is your stomach ache something more than just abdominal pain caused by stress or bad food? We look at common culprits for discomfort, and when you should see your doctor.
It’s generally recommended that every woman starts their breast cancer screening mammograms at age 40 and continues to get them yearly until at least age 75. But what are the reasons to start your...
One evening working as an extern during nursing school, Margaret Potter was called into a patient’s room for a simple request. While Potter was in the room, the patient asked, “Why would someone so...
One problem almost every man will have to face as he gets older is an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The prostate gland is part of the reproductive system and is...
Caffeine is a natural stimulant found in a variety of foods and beverages, including coffee, tea, chocolate, and some soft drinks.
June is Men’s Health Month and a perfect time for men to evaluate their personal health and become more proactive if necessary.
Many of us know the basic tips it takes to stay healthy: eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, get at least 120 to 150 minutes of aerobic exercise weekly, sleep well, don’t use tobacco products...
Often patients find their way to our clinic with goals of minimizing medications. If a patient ends up on a medication and needs to take it more long-term, we want the patient to be savvy on what...
Andrew Waters, MD, is a Board-certified cardiologist and he's here to answer your questions about hypertension.
We all want to learn new and trending tips and tricks to keep us healthy. The biggest leverage we have for good health has always been our lifestyle, especially our diet.
