As the days of summer wane and school physicals and forms start to pour into the office, the question never fails. “Do we need any shots?” As many of my…
1.) What classifies someone as obese? Obesity is defined as a BMI >30 kg/m2. Online height and weight charts or BMI calculators are easy available tools to use that make…
How do I know if I’m experiencing hearing loss? There are a few commonly experienced signs of hearing loss: Difficulty hearing conversations, especially in the presence of background noise Turning…
How can I prevent melanoma and other types of skin cancer? The most preventable risk factor for skin cancer is exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, found in natural sunlight as…
The answer is tooth decay or cavities. The medical term used for this condition is dental caries which is Latin for tooth “rottenness”. Cavities occur when bacteria in the mouth…
We didn’t see Zika Virus coming to the US, nor did most care if it did. Without its association with microcephaly, it’s a minor illness with fever, rash, joint pain…