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In recent years, there has been a lot of discussions and precautions that eating nuts during pregnancy could develop a nut allergy in your baby. A new study done by physicians at Boston Children’s Hospital suggests that this is not the case. Dr. Michael Young, allergy and immunology specialist at Boston Children’s Hospital, indicated in…

Andrew Markowitz, M.D., of Women’s Health and Menopause Center comments on current national cesarean section rates and notes the risks and benefits of this increasingly common surgical procedure. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that cesarean section rates have stopped rising and have maintained an overall rate of approximately 33 percent over…

As women grow older, their bodies need additional vitamins to keep them strong and ready to take on each new day. Vitamin D is a supplement that becomes more and more important in our everyday health during the aging process. Studies suggest that early bone health could delay osteoporosis by about 13 years. By age…

In recent years there has been a lot of talk about the HPV vaccine for young tweens, aged 11-12 years old, but recent studies show that there has been a decline in vaccines administered. These same studies show that these “tweens” have had office visits receiving other vaccinations, but have not received this “Anti-Cancer Vaccine”….

During the menopause years, some women experience adding a few more pounds than they had before menopause. Shira Gordiner, D.O., says, “this may have more to do with the decreased amount of activity than changing hormones. However, it’s always a good idea to discuss with your doctor to make sure hormones are properly balanced.” There…

It seems like just yesterday when you learned about your pregnancy, now your due date is fast approaching. Perhaps some anxiety and nervousness is starting to bubble up. Here are a few tips shared by Kelly Campbell, M.D., that may help calm your nerves as you get ready to welcome your new baby into this…