Protecting Yourself Against the New COVID-19 Variant
This month, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the newest COVID-19 variant, known as XBB.1.5, is the most transmissible subvariant we’ve seen so far. Mehul Suthar, who studies emerging viral infections at the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta,
Statins May Help Prevent One Type of Stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of death in the U.S., and is a major cause of serious disability for adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Currently, more than 20 percent of Americans take cholesterol-lowering drugs
Second Alzheimer’s Drug Disappoints in Trials
Our primary care doctors in Delray Beach regret to report that for the second time in under two years, a promising drug treatment for Alzheimer’s disease has come up short. Genentech, a division of drug maker Roche, reported this month that
Why You Shouldn’t Worry About a Paxlovid ‘Rebound’
Ever since news reports that President Biden had a “rebound” infection of COVID-19 after taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid, our primary care doctors in Delray Beach have heard questions from some of our patients who are now concerned about using
Do You Have a Vitamin B12 Deficiency?
Our primary care doctors in Delray Beach have cautioned you before about the possible downsides of taking supplements—including vitamins—in an effort to improve your health. Because vitamin supplements are unregulated, they could end up causing more harm than good. But, especially
Rethink That Daily Aspirin
Aspirin seems like such a benign drug. After all, countless millions have used it since it was invented in 1899 so it must be safe, right? Not necessarily. The fact is that aspirin, like any drug, can have potential side effects.
High Blood Pressure Drugs Help Memory, Study Finds
Our patients often question our primary care doctors in Delray Beach about ways to preserve their memory. The possibility of memory loss can be terrifying and leads people to try anything to keep it intact. This includes buying unproven supplements
Alzheimer’s Drug Approval Brings Controversy
Our primary care doctors in Delray Beach have been receiving questions from some of our patients about the new drug the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved earlier this month. The new drug, aducanumab, is the first new drug since
Taking a Second Look at Vitamin D
Our family practice doctors have cautioned in the past about the dangers involved in consuming unregulated supplement products for health. And with good reason! Many supplements—including vitamins—can have side effects, or interact with other medications you may be taking, We would
Living Well Through Menopause
In days past, if the perfectly normal transition from childbearing years to infertility was discussed at all, it was coyly referred to as “the change.” Fortunately, we’ve progressed to the point where the transition of menopause every woman experiences by