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Pregnancy is a time when a woman takes extraordinary precautions to protect her body and that of her developing child. She willingly forgoes sushi, deli sandwiches, charcuterie and wine. She walks, takes up yoga or swims to stay strong. She sleeps. Her body is a temple. And while regular visits to the OB/GYN are part … Read more
For the past two years, we have watched our social lives wane and our travel plans take a dive, and some of us have even dealt with a diminished work schedule. Unfortunately, something that has not decreased during the pandemic is our collective weight. The truth is, we can’t blame it all on COVID-19. Sure, … Read more
While the rush for safe and effective vaccines to fend off COVID-19 and its variants often seems to capture our attention with front page news, another group of medical scientists continue to work tirelessly on more effective treatments both for the vaccinated and unvaccinated who still fall prey to this virus. The debate about how … Read more
When a doctor proposes that you get a medical diagnostic imaging procedure or an X-ray done, it’s important to know the facts about any potential safety issues or adverse health effects that could result from testing. We know that exposure to radiation increases the risk of developing cancer over a person’s lifetime, and some medical … Read more
After finding out they are pregnant, some women’s thoughts quickly turn to picking out the perfect baby name or selecting colors and a scheme for the nursery. But there are two other essential choices expectant mothers must make – who will deliver their baby and where? The answer is not always an obstetrician. A growing … Read more
From 2013 to 2016, nearly half of all adults in the United States tried to lose weight within the previous 12 months, according to findings from the July 2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Many people immerse themselves in the latest fad diets and slim down for a time, only to see their weight … Read more