There are any number of reasons for a woman to be interested in the birth control options available to her. Are you expecting to become sexually active again, or for the first time? Have you recently had a baby and are considering which birth control method would be best for you now? Or are you unhappy with the method you are using now and are wondering what would work better for you? The truth is that every woman has individual needs that will help determine which option is best for her. ... [Read More]
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7 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer This Summer
Skin cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer in the United States, with more than 5 million people being diagnosed annually. According to the American Cancer Society, about 80% of diagnosed skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, almost 20% are squamous cell carcinoma, and only about 1% are melanoma. It is therefore essential to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, which is the primary cause of the condition. With this in mind, here are seven key tips to help you ... [Read More]
Vaccinations: Are They Safe?
The safety of vaccines is a point of contention for many people. You’ve probably heard of the myth about the measles vaccine causing autism or that the flu vaccine causes the flu. Just to be clear: Vaccines go through lengthy clinical trials plus a rigorous approval process by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a vaccine safety program that constantly monitors vaccines, identifies possible side effects, and ... [Read More]
Flu Shots: How Safe Are They?
Many believe the flu is nothing more than a very bad cold; however, the flu can be deadly. Because it weakens the immune system, the flu can leave you vulnerable for opportunistic infections – notably bacterial pneumonia – the results of which can be devastating. Since it’s nearly impossible to avoid coming into the contact with the virus, your best protection is to get a flu shot. Here’s why getting a flu shot is the safest, most convenient way to avoid getting the flu this or any other ... [Read More]
A Nurse Practitioner: A Different Dynamic of Care
You’re sick and you need to go to the doctor – or do you? The healthcare system in the United States has changed a lot, and today there are a lot more options for patients to choose from than say, 20 years ago. As the population grows – and grows older in particular – and the number of physicians decline, people are seeing a lot more nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistants (PA) for not only primary care, but also for acute, urgent, and emergency care. You may have seen an NP or PA in ... [Read More]