It is a common misconception that drugs and alcohol are the only offending substances to cause addictions. Many of us battle something during our lifetime
Summertime draws area residents and visitors alike for a swim in our beautiful lakes, rivers and pools, to cool off from the daytime heat. While
Heartburn is a common ailment, affecting most of us some time during our lives. Medically known as acid reflux, this condition may cause serious health
Giardia is a parasite that can cause intestinal symptoms in an infected person. Symptoms such as diarrhea, bloating, belching, gas and cramps that occur while
Why is depression and, in severe cases suicide, more common during the holiday season? You would think that with all the celebration, a “blue mood”
Heart disease continues to kill a large number of Americans each year. The most common type is due to blockages in one or more heart
Impact to the head can cause a “brain bruise”, or concussion. Only about 10% of people who have a concussion actually get knocked out, while
What common medical conditions are associated with obesity? This is an important question, because if a condition is not recognized and treated, your best efforts
Ouch! Once you get a cold sore blister, odds are quite high that it will recur in the same spot over and over again for
“Doc, I’m losing clumps of my hair in the shower!” Hair loss, or alopecia, is a common problem that most people will encounter during their