Our Skin Gets Thin!
Author: Alison Sims, MD Over the decades our skin naturally gets thinner and when we add sun damage, cigarette smoking, and certain medications, the aging
Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Concussions
Question- Dr. Kiskila, what is a concussion? Answer- A concussion is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) that can happen to anyone at any time. It
Exercise Helps You Live Longer by David G. Porzio, M.D.
Exercise Helps You Live Longer by David G. Porzio, M.D. A key element to longevity and having the physiologic reserve to deal with illness is
Vaccines for Children by Lynn Stanton, M.D.
The recent measles outbreak has caused another vaccine controversy upsetting many parents and unleashing an outcry from special interest groups. I seem to remember something
The Secret Behind Getting a Great Night’s Sleep by Bita Badakhshan M.D.
I’d like to discuss with you the common issue of insomnia and sleeping difficulties which is one of today’s most misunderstood health concerns. Everyone needs
Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Cold Sores
Question– Dr. Kiskila, what is a cold sore? Answer– Cold sores are viral blisters that form on or near the lips or inside the mouth.
What’s New in Hypertension by Stan Wasbin, M.D.
Medicine is a very fluid field. What is accepted as dogma today is debunked and discarded tomorrow. Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center now propose that
Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: B12 Injections
Question: Dr. Kiskila, what exactly is a B12 injection and what does it do? Answer: A B12 injection is a vitamin that helps treat anemia,
All About Your Kidneys
Author: Mark Wade, MD Your kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs which are located near the middle of your back. Each kidney is four