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June marks Men’s Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about health issues that disproportionately affect men, including one of the most common yet least discussed conditions: erectile dysfunction (ED). While millions of men experience ED, many suffer in silence due to embarrassment or misconception. This Men’s Health Month, …

Decoding Spinal Stenosis and Spondylosis When patients receive their MRI or CT scan reports, they often encounter complex medical terminology that can cause confusion and anxiety. Terms like “spinal stenosis” and “spinal spondylosis” appear frequently, but what do they actually mean for your health and well-being? Breaking Down the Medical …

T.E. Vallabhan, MD, FACC John F. Kennedy once said, “The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.”  This statement holds true when we focus on many of the issues in life, especially our health.  Some of the most common cardiac risk symptoms are often overlooked.  Ideally, individuals …

Most people are aware that “binge drinking” or having too much alcohol in a brief period can cause alcohol poisoning and be deadly. With the average calorie count in a standard drink ranging from 90 to 200 calories, it’s a well-known contributor to weight gain. Yet, research confirms that less …

My dad is my hero. Actually, he is a hero to all Americans, one of the millions of veterans in the United States. A decorated former Army Sergeant who valiantly served in the Vietnam War. He was strong in both body and mind. However, as he got older, we noticed …

by Samuel P. Martin, MD, FACS, Medical Director at Vascular Vein Centers Spider veins (also called telangiectasias) are small superficial blood vessels in the skin. They get their name because their appearance is similar to that of a spider web. They most commonly appear as blue or purple spider web-like …

Dr. Sunil Panchal When you’re dealing with chronic low back pain, it’s difficult to focus on anything other than your discomfort. The agonizing and sometimes debilitating pain can cause us to lose out on the important things, like spending time with our families, being productive at work, and even the simplest …

Every year in the United States nearly 800,000 people will suffer from a stroke. If it’s not caught early enough, it can lead to death, paralysis, cognitive impairment, aphasia and many more complications. When oxygen and blood can’t reach the brain, the brain cells begin to die very rapidly. Oxygen is …

Bladder cancer is a significant health concern in the U.S., and there are some interesting gender differences to be aware of. Bladder cancer mainly affects adults over 55, with the highest rates in those ages 65–74. It is the third most diagnosed cancer in U.S. men, who are three to …

Eye allergies develop when the eyes produce extra histamines to fight off an irritant, resulting in red, swollen, watery eyes that can burn, itch, and produce clear discharge. However, each individual’s reaction level is different depending on how sensitive they are to each allergen. Here are some common causes of …