By Vasudha Dhar, MD If you have ever seen an image of the gastrointestinal system, you know it’s a busy place. Looking at the miles of intestines squeezed in around the body’s vital organs, it’s understandable why we all experience stomach discomfort now and then. But many [...]
By Saima Farghani, MD While I’ve done it thousands of times, it never gets easier for me to tell a patient he or she has diabetes. For some, it comes as a complete shock; for others, the news confirms what the patient already suspected. Regardless of the response, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
