The Benefits of Breastfeeding by Lynn Stanton, M.D.
Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to ensure a baby’s health and wellbeing. Breast milk contains antibodies that help protect the child from prevalent
Necrotizing Fasciitis (aka Flesh-Eating Bacteria) Part II: Diagnosis and Treatment by Dorcas M Eaves, M.D., M.S.S.
INTRODUCTION: In Part I of Necrotizing Fasciitis, my article focused on the history of the disease to include the first reported cases in medical journals
Battle of the Bulge by Alison Sims, M.D.
Unfortunately, as a leading developed country, the United States is losing the battle against obesity. It is a serious problem that not only increases
Hypertension by Richard Lu, M.D.
Abnormally high blood pressure is known medically as hypertension and treatment may involve lifestyle changes and medications. The typical cutoff blood pressure for hypertension
Spring Sports Injuries by Dorcas Eaves, M.D.
Spring sports are finally here! Pain or injury will take the fun out of any sport. I compiled a list of the most common injuries
Antibiotic Use and the Common Cold by Nathan Kiskila, M.D.
The common cold is an Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) that presents with nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, sore throat and sneezing. URIs account for
The Flu: Answers to the Most Common Questions by George Lindsey, M.D.
Can I be positive for the flu without signs of a fever? Yes. Fever is the body’s response to infection and in many cases
Ankle Sprains by Nathan Kiskila, M.D.
Ankle sprains are a common problem that our physicians treat in the urgent care. Many ankle sprains are from an injury where the ankle
Are You Fit Enough to Get Fit? by Nathan Kiskila, M.D.
I addressed this concern in the past, but it’s time to revisit this topic since many people resolve to make physical fitness a goal