(BPT) – By Michael J. Sutherland, MD, MBA, FACS Every year, more than 15 million Americans undergo surgery. For many, the prospect of having surgery can feel overwhelming, prompting worries and unease about recovery. But the process of having surgery doesn’t have to be daunting — and simple steps and habits can make a significant…
(BPT) – Chilly temperatures and winter weather aren’t the only burden that comes with this time of year — it’s also the peak of cold and flu season. Cold and flu germs can lurk on hundreds of common surfaces we encounter daily, and according to the CDC, the flu virus can live and potentially infect…
(BPT) – The holiday season can be a wonderful time — from gathering with family and friends to enjoying some time off work and even indulging in all the yummy treats. The last thing we want is to become sick with illnesses like pneumococcal pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) and miss out on this…
(BPT) – Stomach pain, nausea and brain fog can be uncomfortable to experience. Imagine living with these symptoms every day without knowing their cause or being able to manage and rid yourself of them. This was Aaron’s experience; he spent decades living with debilitating, daily pain — sometimes so severe he needed to be hospitalized…
(BPT) – Sponsored by Pfizer ‘Tis the season when work and school are in full swing, the holidays are fast approaching — and all kinds of germs are invading your indoor get-togethers.1 It’s easy to put your health on the back burner, but nobody wants to have their busy schedules — or the holiday cheer!…
