Many people, and especially those diagnosed with cancer, preemptively eliminate sugar from their diets, because of the widely held belief that “sugar feeds cancer” or “cancer loves sugar.” The hope is that by not eating sugar, they can stop cancer from growing and spreading. The truth is more complicated. There …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Thinning hair can affect confidence and self-image for both women and men. At our practice, Dr. Parveen S. Vahora is now offering an innovative solution that harnesses your body’s natural healing power: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy for hair restoration. What is PRP for Hair Loss? PRP …

By RICK WEBER Palliative care and hospice are not exactly the same and are not a “death sentence,” but rather a way of establishing hope and comfort in a difficult time—whether or not it is the last phases of a disease process. “The ‘death sentence’ myth is one I have …

By Elizabeth Dosoretz, LCSW ADHD and PTSD may seem like completely different conditions, but their symptoms often overlap in ways that can make telling them apart difficult. Trouble focusing, impulsivity, and emotional ups and downs can show up in both, leading to confusion or even misdiagnosis. It is not uncommon …

By Pastor Roger P. Felipe Weight-watchers. Nutrisystem. Mediterranean diet. Paleo. Living healthy has become a craze, although obesity inour country, rather legitimizes it. For many people it is about looking and feeling better, living longer, stronger and disease-free. These are all important reasons for eating clean, exercising, and learning to …

When most people hear the word “shockwave,” they imagine something dramatic—maybe an explosion or a jolt of electricity. But in medicine, shockwaves are nothing of the sort. Instead, they are gentle yet powerful pulses of sound energy, and they’re quietly revolutionizing how we treat pain, injuries, and even certain chronic …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS With Halloween right around the corner, I’m sure many of you are flocking to your local Halloween store to get ready for this year’s costume party. Whether dressing up as your favorite superhero or horror icon, nothing beats the fun of changing up your …

Women are often told that bloating is just part of life, linked to their cycles, stress or something they ate. But sometimes, persistent bloating is your body’s way of signaling something more serious. Ovarian cancer signs and symptoms show up in ways that are easy to overlook or explain away. …

Hormones play a crucial role in regulating nearly every system in the body, from metabolism and mood to sexual health and bone strength. Hormone production naturally declines with age, but rates of decline vary according to genetic factors, environmental influences and comorbid conditions. For women, perimenopause and menopause are typically …

Each year, approximately 300,000 American women receive a breast cancer diagnosis that fundamentally alters their lives. While medical advances have dramatically improved survival rates, the journey doesn’t end when treatment concludes. Instead, survivors face a complex path of physical and emotional reconstruction that extends far beyond the oncology ward. The …