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By Jason H. Miller, MD At last, summer is almost here and we New Jerseyans are in the throes of preparing for beach trips and long relaxing days by the pool with friends and family. Part of the Jersey Shore lifestyle is showing off a great tan. It’s a status symbol that ranks up there ...
By Thomas J. Kayal, MD As a result of increasing numbers of people age 50+ choosing to undergo screenings for colorectal cancer — the standard screening age — incidences have been slowly decreasing every year since the 1980s. However, diagnoses for people under 50 have been increasing and are often diagnosed when the disease has advanced ...
By Robert Pedowitz, DO When it comes to vitamin D, there is no end to the good news about its benefits. But a deficiency in the ‘sunshine vitamin’ can wreak havoc on the body. Studies have already proven that carrying extra weight around the midsection increases the risk of several serious health conditions, including diabetes. People with ...
By Edward M. Soffen, MD, FACP Radiation therapy is one of the most powerful and successful tools to overcome cancer. But for women with early-stage breast cancer, studies have found a link between radiation and a higher risk of heart and lung problems up to 20 years after treatment. This is especially true for women with cancer in ...
By Robert G. Kayser, Jr., MD, MBA, FACC, FSCAI Regardless of where you live or work, you are exposed to elements in the air every second of the day. Some are natural; some are manmade; some can be dangerous to your health. In varying degrees, we all breathe in pollution every day. Air pollutants can also ...
