Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, or EPI, is the inability to properly digest food due to a lack of digestive enzymes made by the ... Read More
Health Conditions
Bobby Womack Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s Disease
Legendary artist Bobby Womack has said he is beginning to show early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, including trouble remembering names ... Read More
Perfume Chemicals That Can Hurt You
Is your perfume or cologne safe? In a new study from the University of Rochester, Lauren Parlett, a doctoral candidate in the department of ... Read More
Tooth Enamel: 7 Everyday Ways You’re Damaging It
The outer surface of your teeth, called enamel, is designed to last a lifetime. In fact, did you know it is the hardest substance in your ... Read More
Hepatitis C 101
First things first. What's hepatitis C? It's a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver. In time, it can lead to permanent liver ... Read More
5 Ways To Stop Snoring, Now!
Snoring is a fairly common affliction, affecting 40 percent of men and 25 percent of women. If you snore, you make a raspy, rattling, ... Read More
The 6 Healthiest Foods For Your Teeth
What you eat is a very important factor when it comes to your oral health. Bacteria in the mouth convert sugars from the foods you eat to ... Read More
The Newtown Tragedy: What Our Grief Teaches Us
The NMA, on behalf of its physicians, their families and colleagues expresses heartfelt sympathy to the victims and their families in ... Read More
What Is EPI?
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a condition characterized by deficiency of the exocrine pancreatic enzymes, resulting in the ... Read More
The Side Effects Of Being Online
You’re on your computer all day at work. If you're like most people, you're constantly monitoring your smartphone as you type on your ... Read More
Lessons From Sandy Hook: Guns & Black Mental Health
The Sandy Hook tragedy truly reminds us all of how dangerous our country has become. As an African-American physician, I have always ... Read More
Dr. Althea Grant: “This Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving”
Holidays are wonderful times to enjoy delicious food and talk with family members. As you all gather together, why not focus on your ... Read More