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Ringworm Infection? Here’s what you need to know
By Pamela Sansoucy, MD Department of Family Practice Tineas corporis, also known as ringworm, athlete’s foot, or jock itch, is not caused by a worm at all. It is …
By Pamela Sansoucy, MD Department of Family Practice Tineas corporis, also known as ringworm, athlete’s foot, or jock itch, is not caused by a worm at all. It is …
By Felipe Fernandez del Castillo, MD Division of Nephrology It’s true, in certain instances overhydration (also known as water intoxication) can be a real health danger. In fact, there …
Although many Americans make it a daily routine, the need to wash your hair every day really depends on a number of individual factors. Most people don’t require a …
By Kevin Martin, MD Division of Pulmonology Many areas of our country, including New England, have suffered poor air quality this summer. Chances are, you’ve seen Air Quality Alerts …
Kia McCarthy, NP Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics It’s summertime, a time of year when families love to spend time in and around the water. While frolicking in oceans, lakes, …
June is Men’s National Health Month, so we sat down with Dr. Asjad Ali, a Family Practice physician in our Holden office about some of the concerns many men …
Reliant Medical Group is at the cutting edge of mental health innovation. To address the current mental health crisis, our Behavioral Health team has developed an innovative program using …
By Amy Chau, NP Department of Family Practice It used to be that people often met their future spouse at a high school dance, in college, at work, or …
By Dr. Gilberto Sustache Department of Family Practice For older adults, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. According to …
By Robert Greene, DPM Division of Podiatry Warmer weather often means we are on our feet more than other times of year with activities such as yard work or …
For many years, it has been widely accepted that dietary fiber intake is important for proper gut health and to promote regular bowel movements. However, are there any relevant …
By Dr. Matthew Wylie Department of Pediatrics Swallowing pills is easier for some than others. It may be particularly challenging for young children. The “tween” age, 10-12, is a …
By Dr. Suchita Kumar Division of Infectious Diseases Although ticks are small in size, they have the potential to cause serious health issues. It is important to both prevent …
By Azadeh Nasseh, MD Department of Internal Medicine Menopause is a natural part of aging and signals the end of a woman’s reproductive years. While it is something that …
By Anjali Mehta, MD Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery & Allergy Springtime is finally here, and along with the warmer weather comes seasonal allergies that affect …
Many women deal with the problem of incontinence every day without seeking treatment. Fortunately, there are many effective ways to treat this very common problem. At Reliant, we have …
By Suzanne Martin, MD Division of Nephrology Chances are, you’ve heard a friend or a relative talking about dealing with kidney stones, as they are a very common problem. …
By Kia McCarthy, NP Department of Pediatrics For many parents, deciding when to give their child their first smartphone can cause more than a little anxiety. After all, …
As we get older we often have mobility issues but that doesn’t mean that we can’t exercise. Chair exercises are a great way for older adults to work out. …
By Ravi Menon, MD Department of Internal Medicine Many of us, especially at this time of year, are looking for a way to lose weight and improve our health. …
By Amy Chau, FNP Department of Family Practice Social media has become a big part of almost everyone’s life these days. However, for some of us, it creates more …
Dr. Fernandez del Castillo discusses ways you can help manage hypertension. Lifestyle changes such as a health-conscious diet, exercise and weight loss can improve your kidney health and lower …
We all know that it can be difficult to eat healthy around the holidays, as there seem to be a plethora of delectable treats at every turn. However, you …
Tips for Avoiding Serious Illness By Kristen Newsom, MD Holden Family Practice/Chief of Adult Medicine America is dealing with an unprecedented surge of dangerous respiratory viruses including the flu, …
The spread of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other seasonal respiratory illnesses like the flu has started earlier than usual this year. Check out this informative article from the …