This is one of the worst pandemic in this century and unfortunately it is far from being under control at this time. WE are still learning about this virus and hos it spreads and it’s a very fluid situation meaning what we know to be true now may change in...
Your liver is critical to your overall good health. It helps break down the foods you eat into nutrients your body can use to refuel, such as carbohydrates and fats. It also filters toxins from the blood, synthesizes proteins such as clotting factors, and metabolizes the medications and supplements you...
Now that the much-anticipated summer season is finally in full swing, you’re probably doing everything you can to make the most of longer days, warmer temperatures, and consistent sunshine. But even if there’s nothing quite as enjoyable as shedding your layers to hit the beach and soak up some rays,...
It’s a tale as old as time. You finally get to go on that amazing vacation, and then you end up coming down with a terrible cold or gaining a few unwanted pounds. That’s because traveling can expose you to numerous germs and viruses while also disrupting your diet and...
Chronically high blood pressure can increase your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and other serious medical conditions. Medication can lower your blood pressure, but diet also plays an important role in keeping your blood pressure at healthy levels. Here at Advanced Infectious Disease Medical, Dr. Avisheh Forouzesh is an...
Insomnia can make it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or sleep soundly through the night. Poor sleep can interfere with your concentration, memory, and motivation. It can also make you downright grouchy. But did you know that too little sleep can also interfere with your physical health? Researchers have...
Health care professionals take sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) very seriously because they can cause significant medical problems, including cancer, neurological disorders, and infertility. And if you’re sexually active, you should be aware of the risk. Unfortunately, after years of decline, the number of reported STDs has climbed steadily in the...
Every year, more than one million adults are hospitalized with pneumonia, which is second only to childbirth when it comes to hospital admissions. Unfortunately, approximately 50,000 people end up dying due to the illness. While we never like to start a conversation using scare tactics, we bring up these numbers...
Winter weather takes a toll on your skin. Between the cold and windy conditions outdoors and trying to warm up indoors, it’s easy to strip your body of its natural oils. Without these oils, your skin dries out and can become itchy, cracked, and irritated. While this condition is typically...
Cellulitis is a potentially serious infection of the skin and the tissues beneath the skin. Most commonly, cellulitis is caused by types of bacteria known as streptococcus (type A strep) or staphylococcus, although MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staph aureus) may also cause it. Cellulitis occurs when bacteria enter your body through a...
We've all heard the old proverb, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," but is it really true? Actually, it’s not, according to researchers who found that apple eaters generally used the same amount of health care services as people who don’t eat apples. Most people think of...
There’s no denying that flu season is upon us. It begins in October and continues until springtime, taking down its victims and leaving them congested, achy, coughing, and fighting fevers. This year’s flu is already hitting hard in the Garden State, but it’s not too late to get a flu...
Blacklegged ticks – also known as deer ticks – are responsible for about 300,000 new cases of Lyme disease in the United States every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About the size of a sesame seed when full-grown, these tiny arachnids thrive in moist and...
