
Going for a Swim? Be Aware of Recreational Water Illnesses
We all love being at the pool or beach on a summer day. Unfortunately, it’s not always the healthiest place to be. Over the last two decades, there’s been …
We all love being at the pool or beach on a summer day. Unfortunately, it’s not always the healthiest place to be. Over the last two decades, there’s been …
According to a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the answer could be yes. The more hours the study participants spent sitting at work, driving, lying …
It is berry picking season! From June through October some form of berry is available in this area. Strawberries start at the end of June and then come blueberries, …
There’s no doubt that expecting a baby during the hot and humid summer months can be a little challenging. Pregnant women are more intolerant of heat because they have …
Be Prepared! Whether you’re going away for a weekend or for an entire month, it takes a little planning to make sure you’ll have your medications when you need …
Will a “base” tan help prevent sunburn at the beach? Hopping in the tanning bed before a weekend at the beach or pool is not a good idea. The …
Although this myth seems to have been around forever, it is simply not true. While the body is not able to fully digest chewing gum, the indigestible gum base …
May is when many of us like to spend more time outdoors. It’s also Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month – the perfect time to learn more about the …
Have you ever taken a bite out of a strawberry in the middle of winter? Were you disappointed hoping for that burst of juicy flavor you get from strawberries …
You’ve probably heard a friend say, “I must have a migraine, my head is killing me.” However, a migraine is simply not just a bad headache. A true migraine …
Before you do any “hands on” weed removal, be sure you know how to identify poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak. Wearing gardening gloves can help prevent a …
If you’re like most people, chances are you got less exercise than needed during the long, cold winter months. That makes spring the perfect time to get back into …
When you become pregnant, everyone and their mother is giving you advice about what to eat and what not to eat. There are so many changes going on in …
Measles, a disease once thought to have been eliminated in the United States, is making headlines again this winter. Most of the recent cases have been linked to an …
We sat down with Dr. Bhat, an internal medicine physician at our Framinham site, to learn about the side effects of smoking and how Reliant Medical Group can help you …
In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month this February, we have provided the following article from the American Dental Association to help you know the steps to take …
Happy New Year! If you are looking to eat healthy foods, but don’t know where to start, you have come to the right place. Eating Healthy Often Includes Going …
For our latest Medical Minute, we sat down with Dr. Michele Sinopoli to talk about heavy periods. There are several options for women to treat this condition, watch the …
Dr. Samant, a pediatrician from our Neponset St. site, sat down to talk to us about influenza and why it’s so important for your child to have a flu shot …
An increasingly common disease, diabetes is caused by problems in the way your body makes or uses insulin. Insulin is an important hormone that affects how the body utilizes …
You may have noticed that when you go to your doctor’s office for care you often see more people than just your doctor. That’s because at Reliant we rely …
Until recently, most women were used to getting an annual Pap smear to screen for cervical cancer each year. However, changes in screening guidelines have made the annual test …
Dr. Kristen Newsom, a family practice physician at our Holden location, discusses high blood pressure in her second “Medical Minute” video. Take a look!
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about Enterovirus D68, a respiratory virus affecting children, in the news recently. An unusually high amount of cases have been reported throughout the …
Bzz, bzz. Swat! Often, it seems that dealing with insects is just as much a part of summer as barbecues and going to the beach. Unfortunately, if you spend …