Interesting and intriguing articles from your general practitioner and internal medicine doctors at Raleigh Medical Group.
Halloween is already over. Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. The most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us! For many, healthy eating falls to the wayside while we’re busy decorating, shopping, traveling, and spending time with family. With a little planning and a few easy tricks, we can make it through the season with […]
Clinical trials have transformed your life — even though you may not be aware of it. Even if you have only taken over-the-counter medications, you have benefited from extensive research studies and clinical trials. These trials and scientific studies are vital to creating important medicines, medical devices and vaccinations to patients across the country and […]
While it is difficult to track flu-related deaths, the Centers for Disease Control estimates that anywhere from 12,000 to 56,000 Americans die each flu season. Annually, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized with influenza. The elderly, the young and those with a compromised immune system are at greater risk of developing serious complications from the flu. […]
It’s a moment that causes everyone to hold their breath. An athlete is down. He ran to the basket to make a slam dunk and landed on his ankle. He winces in pain. On standby, a physician runs onto the court to give an initial assessment. Crowds from both sides cheer when the player bravely […]
The old adage is that misery loves company, and if you’re one of the millions of Americans struggling with chronic sinus problems, you can rest assured you’re not alone. Headaches, fatigue and a stuffy nose are signs that you may be on your way to developing sinusitis. What are the most common sinus problems? Sinus […]
The Raleigh-Durham area frequently makes headlines as one of the best places to live in the U.S. However, it’s not all a bed of roses — chronic sinusitis and seasonal allergy problems are some of the unfortunate byproducts of Carolina living. The good news is there are several home remedies, such as nasal irrigation, that […]
When you’re juggling civic activities, work presentations and school meetings, you have no time to deal with sinus congestion. There’s nothing like a stuffy nose and headache to make the easiest tasks seem overwhelming. Triangle residents simply have too much to do to let sinus problems or allergies slow them down! We’ve provided a brief, comprehensive […]
Would you risk your life for a good tan? It may sound absurd, but if you spend time sunbathing or in tanning beds, that’s exactly what you’re doing. Exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays puts you at risk for skin cancer, even if you’re not trying to “get bronzed.”Half of Americans who live to be […]
A husband and wife decide they’re going to live a healthier lifestyle. They encourage and support each other by eating healthier and even joining a local gym. Each day, they workout together and do everything their internal medicine physician recommended. At the end of three months, the husband has lost ten pounds. The wife, only five. Why […]
Heart disease is responsible for 1 out of every 4 deaths in the U.S., making it the deadliest disease for Americans. An accurate and timely diagnosis is vital to create an effective treatment plan to save lives. Often, a stress test is ordered—you may even have a friend or family member who has had one. Learning […]