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I'm Nervous About My Thyroid Nodule Biopsy: What Can I Expect?

You have a thyroid nodule that we want to investigate, so we’ve scheduled you for a biopsy. Here’s a look at what you can expect during this quick and easy procedure and why we don’t want you to worry.

Feb 1st, 2025

How Obesity Affects Testosterone Levels

While a decline in testosterone can be a natural part of aging, there are factors outside of aging that can lead to low testosterone — and obesity tops the list. Here, we look at the link between obesity and low T.

Jan 8th, 2025

7 Benefits of Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation

Surgery used to be the only tool for removing unwanted tissues in your body, but new technologies offer a much easier path forward. A great example of this is thyroid radiofrequency ablation.

Dec 11th, 2024

6 Tips for Eating Healthy Over the Holidays

Holidays are full of joy and cheer, as well as tables that are piled high with food and sweets. Here are some tips to help you navigate the challenges of eating healthy over the holidays and beyond.

Nov 1st, 2024

How GLP-1 Drugs Can Help You Fight Obesity and Reclaim Your Health

Your health has taken a hit because of the extra pounds you’ve been carrying, but losing the weight has proven challenging. And that’s where GLP-1 drugs are proving to be an invaluable weight loss tool.

Oct 16th, 2024

The Future of Weight Loss: How GLP-1 Agonist Drugs Are Changing the Game

For the first time in human history, one of the biggest health threats is carrying too many pounds rather than too few. Thankfully, there are new weapons in the war against weight in the form of GLP-1 drugs.

Sep 11th, 2024

What We Want You to Know About Thyroid Eye Disease

When you have a thyroid issue like Graves’ disease, the effects can be widespread and even impact your eyes. Called thyroid eye disease, here’s why your eyes are in the line of fire and how we can help.

Aug 9th, 2024

6 Strategies for Living With Type 1 Diabetes

You hear a lot about type 2 diabetes, but what about its predecessor — type 1 diabetes? If you’re among the 2 million Americans with type 1 diabetes, we offer some best practices for managing this autoimmune disorder here.

Jul 24th, 2024

4 Potential Causes of Low Testosterone

Whether you’re reading this because you’ve been diagnosed with low testosterone or you want to prevent the issue, we list some of the common culprits behind this very common problem and explain how we can address it.

Jun 19th, 2024

Cholesterol: The Good and the Bad

Cholesterol has a very bad reputation, despite the fact that every cell in your body relies on this important lipid. As with most things in life, moderation is key when it comes to managing cholesterol.

May 6th, 2024

Excellent Treatment Options for Thyroid Nodules

Thyroid nodules are surprisingly common, and many people are unaware of their existence. When they do make themselves known, the good news is that there are great treatment options.

Apr 1st, 2024

New Weight Loss Medications Are Providing Hope for Millions

Medical professionals don’t often use marketing terms like “game-changing,” but new weight loss medications have certainly earned the title. Here’s how semaglutide and tirzepatide may hold the key to America’s weight problem

Mar 7th, 2024

What We Want You to Know About Pituitary Disorders

The first thing to understand about your pituitary gland is that doctors refer to it as the “master gland” because it controls all of the other glands in your body. In other words, this gland is worth knowing a little bit about.

Feb 8th, 2024

Why More Younger Men Have Low T

Many people assume that low testosterone is a condition that’s associated with aging. While age plays an important role, it certainly doesn’t explain why testosterone levels in younger men are declining.

Jan 4th, 2024

Subtle, and Not-So-Subtle, Signs of Hypothyroidism

You’re feeling tired despite the fact that you slept well. Or maybe your skin is drier than it ought to be and you can’t figure out why. These are potential signs of low levels of thyroid hormones — or hypothyroidism.

Dec 14th, 2023

6 Serious Diabetes Complications

The complications associated with diabetes are not only life-changing; they can be life-threatening. Here, we review some of these dangers to serve as reminders of the importance of properly managing your diabetes.

Nov 5th, 2023

How Common Are Thyroid Nodules (and How Can I Tell If I Might Have One)?

Getting straight to the point — thyroid nodules are more common than you might think, which means it’s important to understand your risk factors and recognize the signs. Let’s take a closer look.

Oct 1st, 2023

Why Managing Lipids (Cholesterol) Is So Important for Your Health

Each cell in your body — and there are trillions — contains lipids, which are essential for human function. But you can have too much of a good thing, which is certainly true of lipids like cholesterol.

Sep 1st, 2023

What Many People Don't Know About Prediabetes

The most important thing to understand about prediabetes is that it’s a wake-up call about your health. And this is one alarm you shouldn't snooze through if you want to avoid a serious and life-changing disease. Here’s what you should know.

Aug 2nd, 2023

Should You Have Thyroid RFA on Nodules Before They Become Compressive?

There are few health conditions that don’t benefit from early intervention, and thyroid nodules certainly fit the bill. In tackling these growths early on, we can prevent them from becoming large enough to create problems.

Jul 5th, 2023

5 Types of Thyroid Disease We Want You to Know About

About 20 million people in the United States have thyroid disease, but up to 60% aren’t aware of the problem. Here, we review five notable forms of thyroid disease to help you recognize when there’s an issue so you can get treatment promptly.

Jun 1st, 2023

3 Warning Signs of Low Testosterone

You’re experiencing changes in your health and wellness, in seemingly unconnected areas, and you can’t figure out why. For men, this may stem from lower-than-normal levels of testosterone. Find out more here.

May 1st, 2023

Why Thyroid RFA Is Better Than Surgery

When it comes to removing problematic thyroid nodules, a minimally invasive technique called radiofrequency ablation (RFA) rises head and shoulders above surgery. We review some of this procedure’s many benefits here.

Apr 12th, 2023

5 Best Practices for Managing Diabetes

If you're one of the millions of people who’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you can expect a few changes in your future. The good news is that these changes can help you keep this chronic condition under control.

Mar 7th, 2023

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) as a Solution for Thyroid Nodules

You have a thyroid nodule that’s giving you problems, and you want to research your treatment options. Here, we take a closer look at the many benefits of radiofrequency ablation (RFA), a minimally invasive and nonsurgical approach.

Feb 14th, 2023

6 Frequently Asked Questions About Your Thyroid

The thyroid and its role in your health likely isn’t something you’ve learned much about over the course of your life. Whether you suspect you have thyroid disease or you’re simply curious, we answer a few common questions here.

Jan 11th, 2023

What to Expect From a Thyroid Nodule Biopsy

We’ve discovered a thyroid nodule in your neck, and our next step is to evaluate the growth — which we can do quickly and easily with a biopsy. Here’s a brief look at what you can expect during your thyroid nodule biopsy.

Dec 8th, 2022

What Is the Connection Between Diabetes and the Thyroid?

While the first similarity between diabetes and thyroid disease is that they both involve hormone disorders, the connection runs even deeper — and it’s a two-way street. Here, we look at how diabetes and thyroid disease are linked.

Nov 6th, 2022

Understanding Turner Syndrome

You want the best for your daughter, but you’ve learned that she has Turner syndrome and you want to know what to expect. Here’s a closer look at Turner syndrome and how early treatment can make all the difference.

Oct 2nd, 2022

Do You Have Any of These Risk Factors for Prediabetes?

Approximately 96 million Americans have prediabetes, which puts them at great risk of crossing over into a lifelong diabetes diagnosis. Knowing your risk factors is a good place to start to prevent this.

Sep 1st, 2022

The Many Benefits of Concierge Medicine

Navigating your health care can be frustrating, and at times, you can feel as if your needs aren’t being met. Through our concierge medicine services, we provide you with the attention and care you deserve.

Aug 2nd, 2022

What Can Happen If a Thyroid Nodule Is Left Untreated?

Thyroid nodules aren’t uncommon — half of people have one by the time they reach the age of 60. Most are benign, but some of these nodules can be problematic, which makes seeking treatment a very good idea.

Jul 3rd, 2022

Is Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation a Good Alternative to Surgery?

You have an issue in your thyroid gland that requires treatment. In years past, that typically meant surgery. Today, we can often use another, less invasive, approach — radiofrequency ablation. Here’s a look at this innovative technique.

Jun 1st, 2022

The Dangers of Hypertension

Hypertension is commonly referred to as a silent killer, which gives you some idea of the very serious complications that stem from this condition. Here, we review the dangers of high blood pressure and how we can help.

May 4th, 2022

I Need to Better Manage My Weight: How Can You Help?

You’re tired of your weight overshadowing almost every aspect of your life, undermining your health, your confidence, and your ability to live life to its fullest. While there’s no magic bullet, there is help, and we offer it here.

Apr 3rd, 2022

Living With Diabetes

You’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, and you’re wondering how it will affect your life. The answer largely depends upon how well you manage this chronic disease. Rest assured, we’re here to help.

Mar 3rd, 2022

Signs That You May Have a Testosterone Deficiency

Between 4 million and 5 million men in the United States are affected by hypogonadism — the medical term for low testosterone. If you suspect that you may be deficient in this reproductive hormone, here are some signs to watch out for.

Feb 1st, 2022

Thyroid Nodules: When to Worry

Your doctor found one or more nodules on your thyroid, and you’re understandably worried. While some thyroid nodules can be cause for concern, in most cases, they’re largely harmless.

Jan 10th, 2022

What Is Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation?

In the past, when a thyroid growth required treatment, surgery was usually your only option. But now, radiofrequency ablation offers minimally invasive solutions for a wide range of conditions, including those involving the thyroid.

Nov 9th, 2021

Looks Can Be Deceiving

Have you ever wondered how come your local grocery store almost always has all the fruits and vegetables in stock regardless of the season! Thanks to ethylene oxide, a flammable colorless gas with a sweet odor used primarily to produce other chemicals,...

Feb 25th, 2019

The Era Of On-line Medical Uncensored Information

We are fortunate enough to live in an era of medical online information, but is it really helpful? How do you verify the information is valid or written by an expert in the field? Do you trust or follow everything you read?

Feb 23rd, 2019