Did you know that cervical cancer screenings are very simple and fast, and can be done during your regular annual visit? Your annual visit is important for many reasons, this is the time for blood work, breast exams, and pelvic exams to check for … [Read more...] about Cervical Cancer Screening

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. … [Read more...] about Eating Nuts in Pregnancy

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 … [Read more...] about Lower Cesarean Births than National Average

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 … [Read more...] about Importance of Vitamin D and Bone Health

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 … [Read more...] about HPV Vaccine: Anti-Cancer Vaccine for Tweens

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 … [Read more...] about Menopuase and Healthy Eating