We are approaching two full years of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are like me, you probably thought this would have been over a long time ago. Last
Should I Be Taking Daily Aspirin?
The United States Prevention Task Force (USPTF) recently revised their recommendations for aspirin use to reduce the risk of cardiovascular
U.S. Govt. Taking a Shot with New Vaccine Mandate
Much to the chagrin of health and government officials, many Americans are still not vaccinated for COVID. Reasons vary from fears about how quickly
COVID-19 Vaccine Rolling Out Across the Country
In what is described as the "largest vaccination campaign in United States history," hospitals around the country have started rolling out the
Obesity Associated with COVD-19 Pneumonia
A large study done by a multidisciplinary team of scientists and doctors has determined that the biggest risk factor for severe COVID-19 pneumonia
Staying Sane During an Election Cycle: 5 Tips for Sustaining Self-Care
It should come as no surprise to anyone that election night is this Tuesday November 3rd. Whether you are scrolling through social media, watching TV,
Higher COVID Viral Loads Associated with Greater Risk of Death
COVID is the hot topic of 2020. It seems that every single day, I read a new article or study about COVID-19. A few months ago, everyone was talking
Blood Test May Be Helpful in Cancer Screening
It's not too uncommon for a patient to ask me "Can you screen me for cancer?" If it were only that simple. As medical providers, we try to practice
Update on Gardasil Vaccination
Most strains of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancer and warts can be prevented by receiving Gardasil, a simple three-step