Antibiotics: What You Should Know
Antibiotics save lives and are essential for treating a number of common and more serious infections. But overuse leads to antibiotic resistance—that is, the danger that they will not work when needed. This is particularly alarming in light of a new
Sorting Out the Confusion On CBD
In the last couple of years, CBD has become such a popular product that it’s even appearing in convenience stores that post large signs in their windows: “We have CBD!” If you think it’s a good idea to purchase a
Red Meat Study Raises Red Flags
Our family practice doctors in Delray Beach try to keep you abreast of all the latest news on medical research, and we often cite studies in bringing you this information. We do try, however, to ensure the research is based
7 Myths About the Flu Shot
Believe it or not, the 2019-2020 flu season has already started, with scattered outbreaks reported around the country. According to the Florida Department of Health (FDH), during the last four weeks, influenza A (H3), influenza A 2009 (H1N1), and influenza
This Ancient Practice Can Improve Your Health
If our family practice doctors at Cohen Medical Associates in Delray Beach offered you a drug that cost nothing and could increase flexibility and balance, improve upper- and lower-body strength, lower blood pressure as well as cholesterol and triglycerides, reduce
Is It Dementia or Drugs?
Various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, are a real possibility as we age. But one possibility that often isn’t considered when older people begin to exhibit memory problems is known as polypharmacy, which literally means “many drugs.” Our family practice doctors
To Vape Or Not To Vape?
As of this date, nine people have died from vaping. Another 530 vaping-related illnesses have been confirmed. This month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) moved to ban flavored e-cigarettes, citing their appeal to young people. A few days earlier,
Senior Falls Can Be Deadly – Here’s What You Can Do
One reason our family practice doctors at Cohen Medical Associates in Delray Beach are so concerned about our senior patients falling is because one quarter of seniors who fall and fracture a hip will die within six months of their
Sepsis Is Common and Deadly: Know the Facts
Every two minutes in the United States someone dies of sepsis, according to the Sepsis Alliance. That is higher than deaths from prostate cancer, breast cancer, and AIDS combined. Every year, six million to eight million people around the world
Look Before You Lock – It Can Happen To You
It’s summer, and, as dependable as afternoon thunderstorms, come the tragic, heart-wrenching stories of children being left to die in hot cars. Our family practice doctors at Cohen Medical Associates want you to know that it can happen to any parent,