by specialdocs | Mar 31, 2025 | Patient News
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women. It is often the most preventable yet least prevented form of cancer. Up to 60% of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented with routine screening. The following are risk factors for developing colon...
by specialdocs | Mar 14, 2025 | Patient News
Celebrating Women’s History Month, this year’s theme is Moving Forward Together! This Women’s History Month, we honor the incredible achievements of women throughout history and continue to support the health and well-being of women today. Let’s...
by Specialdocs Consultants | Feb 25, 2025 | Healthy Aging, Patient News
Alcohol and Cancer Risk Our year was off to a sobering start with the advisory on alcohol and cancer risk issued by the Surgeon General in January. The key points, which were concerning, and for at least half of Americans, seemingly unknown until now, included: A...
by Specialdocs Consultants | Feb 24, 2025 | Healthy Aging, Patient News
Whether you’re a healthy 40-something with a family history of premature cardiac events, a 50-year-old mother who experienced a complicated pregnancy decades ago, or a 65-year-old man whose statin treatment has failed to lower high cholesterol levels, take heart in...
by Specialdocs Consultants | Feb 24, 2025 | Patient News
“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting its boots on.” * It’s not easy to cut through the clutter in our world of often viral misinformation and find irrefutable facts. Healthcare is especially prone to misinterpretation because the...
by specialdocs | Feb 14, 2025 | Patient News
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women globally; accounting for approximately one in five female deaths worldwide. Did you know new studies show that 80% of cardiovascular events can be prevented if management is started 20-30 years earlier? One key...
by Specialdocs Consultants | Dec 4, 2024 | Nutrition, Patient News
As dietary restrictions become more commonplace (an estimated 10% of Americans have a food allergy, another 5% are vegetarian or vegan), serving a holiday meal that satisfies a diversity of diners may seem intimidating. Below we show some easy ways to deconstruct or...
by Specialdocs Consultants | Dec 4, 2024 | Mental Health, Patient News
If your parents repeatedly exhorted you to count your blessings, it may well prove to be one of the best pieces of medical advice they shared. In this season of giving and thankfulness, we share a brief synopsis of how gratitude – defined as appreciation of what...
by Specialdocs Consultants | Dec 4, 2024 | Nutrition, Patient News
In the past decade it has become well recognized that the millions of bacteria in the gut, collectively known as the microbiome, can influence the health of the brain, lung, heart, metabolism and the immune system. Thousands of studies have been conducted since the...
by specialdocs | May 5, 2024 | Mental Health, Patient News
Drugs, Drinking & Depression: The Kids May Not Be Alright Every generation has seen their share of thrill-seeking teens acting out and making dubious choices regarding drugs and alcohol. “There’s a normative aspect to risk taking at this age,” assures clinical...
