Choosing the best supplements for health to take isn’t all that easy. A “simple” shopping errand to pick up vitamins has turned into a confusing visit to decipher the difference between a myriad of brands, supplements, and herbal remedies. More than half of Americans—68 percent—take some type of dietary supplement, according to the Council for […]
Metastatic breast cancer is breast cancer that has spread to more than one area. You may have also heard it referred to as stage four (IV) breast cancer or advanced breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in women, and the majority of these deaths come from metastatic breast […]
We get a lot of questions about HPV— short for the human papilloma virus—and our internal medicine physicians are in a unique position to provide the answers and information you need and deserve. But can HPV go away on its own? We’ll explore the answer to this question, as well as some important facts about HPV. […]
The facial pressure. The stuffy nose. The run-down “blah” feeling. No one wants to deal with the pain and frustration of a sinus infection (sinusitis) or sinus infection symptoms. But are sinus infections contagious? Can you catch one from your coworker or family member? The answer depends upon whether or not your sinus infection is viral […]
In the U.S., 24% of all adults have arthritis, and it’s a leading cause of work disability. Many of these Americans have returned to the activities they once enjoyed thanks to help from a rheumatologist. But what is a rheumatologist? Did you know that arthritis isn’t the only disease a rheumatologist treats—they’re also experts at helping […]
For millions of Americans, spring marks much more than the beginning of March Madness—it is also the beginning of allergy season, where sniffing, sneezing and sore throats take center stage. These are just a few of the spring allergy symptoms that can plague your everyday activities, draining your energy and making it difficult for you […]
We work with hundreds of patients every year to help them keep their diabetes under control. Doing so greatly reduces the risk of developing more serious health conditions. But how do you know if your diabetes is under control? The most obvious and simple way to know if your diabetes is under control is to monitor […]
What causes high cholesterol? There is no one cause—several factors work together to compose your overall risk. This includes everything from family history to diet to lack of exercise. To maintain healthy cholesterol levels, it’s important to understand not only what is considered high cholesterol, but also to comprehend how all these factors work together to […]
Menopause is a natural, biological transition in a woman’s life that marks the end of her childbearing years. In the United States, the average age of onset is 51 although it can happen in a woman’s 40s. While some women have no symptoms when they enter menopause, others may experience issues such as hot flashes […]
Anxiety is a part of life. Whether you’re starting your first college class or preparing for that big presentation to your CEO, everyone experiences stress to varying degrees. But constant anxiety can have a strong effect on your work performance and make everyday tasks much more challenging. As internal medicine physicians in Cary, we’re aware […]