Healthy Living

Colonoscopy continues to be the gold standard of colorectal cancer prevention.  Over the past few years, we have sadly seen many beloved celebrities, athletes, and actors pass away due to…

For someone with celiac disease, following a strict gluten-free diet is vital. However, this can bring new challenges navigating what to eat during the holidays. These special times often center…

You may have recently heard or seen stories on Saturday Night Live or CNN that referenced a new study questioning the effectiveness of colonoscopies. The bold headlines and one-liners incorrectly…

Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy barbecues, campfires, and fireworks. Unfortunately, with all this fun comes some risk — burns are a common cause of injury…

Colon cancer is one of the most common and deadly cancers in the US. Thankfully, it is one of the few cancers that can be prevented. And, if caught early,…

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the US with nearly 9,500 people diagnosed every day.1 While skin cancer affects people of all races and ethnicities, the…

Please note: In May 2021, the US Preventive Services Task Force updated its guidelines for colorectal cancer screening, lowering the recommended screening age from 50 to 45. March is colon…

Colon cancer remains a common and deadly cancer—it is the second most common cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. Colonoscopy remains the gold standard…

November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month. COPD is a chronic lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe and can cause severe coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.  As of 2019, COPD is the third leading…

Benign prostatic hyperplasia/enlargement (BPH/BPE) is a common diagnosis among aging men. Men with persistent symptoms despite medications or those who cannot tolerate medications will benefit from procedures. In the current…