Dr. Helen Rho, Internal Medicine at Boulder Medical Center, talks about cervical cancer screening guidelines from the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
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A New Class of Migraine Medications Takes the Stage
According to neurologist Paula Mendes, MD: CGRP Blockers were developed specifically for migraine headaches and, in the majority of cases, reduce the frequency of migraines by as much as 50 percent.
Ask Your PCP: Obesity Screening and Counseling for Adults
Obesity is a health condition that affects more than 40 percent of women and 35 percent of men in the United States. Your primary care provider can help with screening, counseling, and interventions if needed.
Teens.Vaping. Marijuana. A Medical Update from Dr. Stephen Fries
by Dr. Stephen Fries Pediatrics Department Boulder Medical Center According to the 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey, conducted by the…
Boulder Medical Center: Youth Vaping
According to the 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey, conducted by the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…
The Flu Shot and Egg Allergy
The influenza vaccine, also known as a flu shot, is a vaccine that protects against seasonal influenza (the Flu). The…
Men’s Health Month: Take These Steps Toward Better Health
In the world of men’s health, prevention, screenings, and early detection of problems is key to health and happiness. That’s why having a trusted primary care provider in your corner and visiting him or her regularly is important to optimal wellness.
Crossfit vs. HIIT
By John Kelley, MD. When figuring out what exercise is right, I find that the largest barrier to my patients achieving their fitness goals is finding a workout that fits into their busy schedules. CrossFit and HIIT could be a solution but which is best? – John Kelley, MD, Boulder Medical Center
A Q&A with Kelly Mandagere, MD: Hypothyroidism
The thyroid gland is vital to metabolism, growth and maturation. Located at the front part of the neck and shaped like a butterfly, the thyroid helps regulate many body functions by releasing hormones into the bloodstream. If too little thyroid hormone is produced, our body can slow down. This condition is called hypothyroidism.
Alcohol: How does drinking affect your health?
Drinking too much alcohol increases people’s risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease and some types of cancer. Learn more about how alcohol affects your body, strategies for reducing or quitting, resources for getting help.