Diseases

The “Common Cold” The common cold, known medically as a URI, is caused by a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. It causes irritation and drainage in any

Lyme Disease Background Some of you who spend time in the great outdoors of Northeast Florida may wonder about your risk of exposure to Lyme disease and the need

More than 25 million Americans have osteoporosis. Complications of osteoporosis are the leading cause of a post-menopausal woman losing her independence. Osteoporosis causes over 1.3 million fractures annually, more than

Every spring, some of the greatest minds in medicine match wits with one of the craftiest viruses on earth – influenza. By examining statistics and patterns of disease from

Eating Habits: Eat small and frequent meals. Do not over fill your stomach with a large meal. Avoid any foods that seem to aggravate your symptoms, especially chocolate, spearmint,

What is it and what are its risks? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (also called GERD) is the medical term for chronic heartburn. GERD occurs when a small valve (the lower

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) strongly recommends vaccination for people who are at a higher risk of complications from a bout with the flu. These groups include:

In my medical practice, it’s common for people to refer to almost any respiratory illness as a “flu bug”. Most of the time, what they really have is a

“Leaves Of Three, Let It Be” Summer is here and it’s time to spend some quality time outside. Whether you are hiking or working in your garden, you are

What is Osteoporosis? It’s a disease that weakens bones and increases the risk of fracture, especially at the spine and hip. This means that bones are more likely to