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By Richard S. Benjamin, DPM – The heel bone is the largest of the 26 bones in the human foot, which also has 33 joints and a network of more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments. Like all bones, it is subject to outside influences that can affect its integrity …

Halitosis, also known as bad breath, can be caused by a variety of things including, diet, medication, poor oral hygiene, and diseases or conditions such as diabetes, GERD, lactose intolerance, gum disease, and more. Treatment for bad breath depends on the cause. When a person does not brush or floss …

By Pamela Rose Williams – Valentine’s Day is all about love. I remember it was something that we celebrated as young children. We would get “valentines” (little love note cards) and sign our name to the back and then distribute them to all of our classmates. It was at times …

Diabetes can affect many major organs in your body, which can lead to an array of serious complications when left untreated. These medical problems include cardiovascular disease (CVD), or heart disease, including peripheral artery disease (PAD) and stroke. The following statistics speak loud and clear that there is a strong …

The holidays are one of the busiest times to go to the hospital  emergency  room.  Instead of wasting your precious family time, when you have an urgent need go to 441 Urgent  Care instead.  They are the “after hours” of health care – the weekends and evenings  when  your regular …

Our lives start with a single document and increase throughout life until the documents of aging reach the most critical point. That first document is our birth certificate, but it is not the last one that will involve a doctor. For seniors, documents and doctors increase in importance each year. …

Gum disease is an infection that can cause tooth loss and is associated with several serious health conditions including heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. After having an examination of your gums and bone you should ask your dentist if you have gum disease. While genetics plays a role in gum …

“Drugs don’t work in people who don’t take them.” ~ C. Everett Koop, 1985 Former U.S. Surgeon General Medication Errors harm at least 1.5 million people every year. 32 million Americans are taking 3 or more medications daily and nearly 3 out of 4 Americans do not take their medications …

By Tom Tran PA-C, MPAs, NCCPA Surgery Board Certified – Diagnosing Leg Pain Leg pain can be debilitating and a bothersome aspect of one’s daily life. There are many causes of leg pain, most of which are diagnosed incorrectly or even overlooked during examination. When evaluating leg pain, it is …

By Richard S. Benjamin, DPM – The heel bone is the largest of the 26 bones in the human foot, which also has 33 joints and a network of more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments. Like all bones, it is subject to outside influences that can affect its integrity …