Medically reviewed by Michael Schaff, PharmD, MBA, and Nicholas Feola, PharmD, BCIDPFall means back to school, new routines and cooler weather. It also means the start of the respiratory virus season. Flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are the three most common culprits, spreading largely between October and March. A few key vaccines canContinue reading “Flu, COVID and RSV: Which Fall Vaccines Do You Need?”
Category Archives: Internal Medicine
Is Pumpkin Actually Good for You?
Each fall, pumpkin shows up everywhere. It’s in coffee, baked goods, cereal and even protein powder. With so many pumpkin products on shelves, it’s easy to wonder: Is pumpkin actually good for you, or is it just a flavor trend wrapped around a lot of sugar?
Is It Time for a Geriatric Assessment?
Maybe a loved one has started falling more often. Perhaps they’re forgetting appointments, losing weight or taking a growing list of medications prescribed by different specialists. While each issue may seem unrelated, they can often be connected.
Summer Nutrition Tips to Keep You Feeling Your Best
Heat changes everything about how your body operates. You sweat more, your appetite changes and the foods that felt satisfying in January may not be what your body is craving in July. A few small adjustments to how you eat can go a long way toward keeping you feeling good through the warmer months.
What to Know About HIV Testing and Prevention
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) affects more than 1.2 million people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 1 in 8 people don’t know they are living with HIV. Whether you’ve never been tested or it’s been a while, here’s what you should know about HIV today: how testing works, how to protect yourself and why knowing your status matters.
A Day in the Life of a Hospitalist: The Backbone of Inpatient Care
Medically reviewed by Andrea Porrovecchio, MD When you’re admitted to the hospital, one of the most important care providers you meet is someone you may not have heard of before: a hospitalist.A hospitalist is a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant who specializes in caring for admitted hospital patients. Unlike primary care doctors who seeContinue reading “A Day in the Life of a Hospitalist: The Backbone of Inpatient Care”