Breast cancer risk assessments: What to know
Whatever your question, odds are there’s an online resource that promises an answer. That means it’s just as easy to search ‘What should I make for dinner?’ as it is ‘What’s my breast cancer risk?’
As a breast medical oncologist, some of the same tools my team uses to clinically assess breast cancer risk can be accessed for free online. But just like finding any cancer...
When to see a dermatologist about a skin change
As a dermatologist, I get a lot of questions about skin changes, what they mean and what to do about them.
Being aware of changes to...
Okra water: Should you be drinking it?
Never tried okra water before? You’re not alone. But some social media influencers swear that drinking this slimy concoction can actually...
Vitamin B12 deficiency: What to know
Vitamin B12, also known as cyanocobalamin or cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin. It plays a role in many bodily functions including:
Blood cell function Brain function Nerve function Metabolism DNA synthesisMany people can get enough vitamin B12 through diet. However, some people can’t get enough B12 through the foods they eat due to health conditions...
Creatine powders and supplements: Should you take one?
If you use social media, you’ve probably already seen at least one ad or influencer touting the benefits of creatine.
Claims for this...
How to reduce inflammation in the body
Inflammation is one of the immune system’s tools for keeping your body healthy. It can help your body heal and prevent illnesses, but if it...
Dehydration symptoms: What to look for
Dehydration happens when the body loses fluids without replacing them. Anything that causes your body to lose fluids can lead to dehydration...
Hypertension and cancer: 9 things to know about high blood pressure
Hypertension is the scientific term for high blood pressure — that is, when the force exerted on the walls of the blood vessels is consistently...
Methylene blue: Should you take it?
Methylene blue is a salt and dye that has been used in medicine for over 100 years. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant...
Exercise snacks: How to sneak more exercise into your day
Squeezing a full workout into your busy day can be tough. Warming up, exercising and cooling down all take time. So do the commute to the...