We realize that women need specialized healthcare from their doctors throughout their adult lives. Read our articles that cover a variety of women’s health topics aimed to help keep you informed.
In this article: It’s hard to believe that one large cough can lead to devastating consequences. Still, for the millions of Americans with osteoporosis, even simple tasks like coughing or bending over can place them at greater risk for serious bone fractures. Women after menopause are at a particularly high risk, so we’re examining how […]
Updated June 2023 Imagine wearing a turtleneck and long pants during the sticky summer heat of August. For millions of Americans with psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that affects the skin, the desire to cover up unsightly red patches outweighs the need for short sleeves and shorts. What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a long-term, chronic skin disease […]
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are much more than inconvenient and painful—if you don’t get timely treatment, the infection could spread to your kidneys and cause permanent damage. UTIs are very common and one of the conditions we treat as internal medicine doctors in Raleigh. In fact, according to the Urology Care Foundation, UTIs are the second most common type of […]
“Most of the great leaders in medicine in general have come from internal medicine because of the breadth and depth of its academic and clinical work. It draws the best and brightest.” — David Gremillion, MD, FACP, Fellow of the American College of Physicians Internal medicine doctors are specialists that draw upon centuries of scientific […]
Eating healthy always matters. We must eat to live and what we eat affects every cell of our body. Many of us may not have the energy to dedicate to an elaborate eating plan right now. With more people eating at home, I want to give you the tips and suggestions to maintain healthy living. I […]
With the coronavirus pandemic, the very fabric of daily life has changed. We understand that there is a lot of stress and anxiety concerning this situation, and we want you to know that we are here for you. One of the ways we’re serving our patients is by offering telemedicine appointments, where you can meet […]
The pandemic has transformed every aspect of our lives. From social distancing to stay-at-home orders, our world has been transformed. While there are a lot of things that are beyond our control, there are a few things that we can do to make a difference. One of those is to stay healthy both physically and […]
Happy National Nutrition Month! It’s the perfect time of year to set up a nutrition visit as we get ready for outdoor activities and vacations. Nutrition is a key component of good health; food affects every cell in our body! Eating well allows us to feel good, stay healthy, and have the energy to enjoy the upcoming […]
As a nation, we’re stressed out. If you’re kept awake at night by anxiety or you’re experiencing stress-related high blood pressure, you’re not alone. As internal medicine doctors, we’ve seen firsthand the toll that stress can take on the body. In fact, 3 out of 4 Americans have experienced at least one stress symptom in […]
The brisk, crisp winter air can be a welcome relief from the sweltering humidity of the summer. However, if you don’t pay careful attention to this advice from your primary care physician, the weather can throw a wrench into your plans and have a devastating effect on your overall health. Our Cary and Raleigh internists […]