The Iowa Caucuses were last week, and the New Hampshire caucuses are this Tuesday, kicking off the race for the White House. Are you paying attention? If not, you should. Many experts believe that the stars are finally aligned for significant changes in our health care system. This year's elections seem to be bringing the focus on health... Read more
How many of you are TOTALLY confused - and anxious about how herpes is transmitted? Are you afraid that you can give the virus to your friends by sharing meals? Do you worry that that intimate kiss you shared with your partner a couple of days before an outbreak exposed him or her to the virus? Do you encourage your friends to use a different... Read more
Now that Halloween's over, and Thanksgiving is upon us, it is safe to say that we are in the thick of the holiday season. For me that means a lot of planning, a lot of cooking, a lot of shopping, and a lot of stress. I don't think I'm the only one. Many of my patients experience a lot more stress during the holidays. I'm... Read more
Bloating, irritable mood, pelvic pain or pressure. All are common signs that your monthly period is coming soon. And for many women, this monthly visitor brings a VERY unwanted guest: genital herpes outbreaks. It may seem like insult to injury, but several studies have confirmed that the menstrual period is one of the most common triggers of... Read more
You may have read the study released this week that suggests that testing for HPV (human papilloma virus) may do a better job than the traditional Pap smear in detecting early precancerous cervical cancers. The authors of the study suggest that the HPV test is so sensitive in detecting early cervical cancers, that Pap smears aren't needed.... Read more
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