Category: Ask A Doctor
Chronic Kidney Disease: Bean In Danger?
If the kidneys don’t work properly, other tissues and organs in the body may then not work normally.
Breast Health Saves Lives
by Dr. Jon Avery Go Breast cancer is the most common cancer in females across the United States, and it is the second most common [Read More…]
Understanding Vitamins: What You Need to Know
by Rainier Dennis D. Bautista MD When it comes to vitamins, we often hear about them being good for our health. But how much is [Read More…]
Sjögren Syndrome: What Is It, Who Gets It, And How Is It Treated?
by Dr. Arcelita Imasa Sjögren syndrome (pronounced as SHOW-grin) is one of the most common autoimmune diseases. An autoimmune disease occurs when your body’s immune [Read More…]
Ensuring A Meaningful Life
by Marel Ver, MD We have a natural fear and aversion to talking about death and dying. The reality, however, is that we, and our [Read More…]
Diabetes Technology: Modernizing Diabetes Care
by Dr. Anna Melissa Lo In recent years, technological advancements have reshaped the landscape of healthcare, and one area where these innovations have made a [Read More…]
Suicide: It’s Time We Start Talking About It
by Jay Valdez, Psy. D. As a psychologist, I want to bring attention to an important mental health crisis affecting our community: Suicide. The American [Read More…]
Diverticulitis
by Jon Avery Go, MD Diverticulosis is a condition where small, bulging pouches or sacs, called diverticula, form in the lining of the large intestine, [Read More…]
The Weighty Issue Of Obesity
by Anna Lo, MD Obesity is a major health problem worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, in 2016 an estimated 1.9 billion adults were [Read More…]
What You Need To Know About Shingles
by Rainier Dennis D. Bautista, MD Shingles or Herpes Zoster is a disease of the skin and nerves caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is [Read More…]
