Air pollution – preterm birth for mothers with asthma
Air pollution linked to higher risk of preterm birth for mothers with asthma Early exposure may affect pregnancy outcomes, NIH study finds BETHESDA, Maryland, March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Pregnant women with asthma may be at greater risk…
The Interplay of Food, Genes and Disease
The Interplay of Food, Genes and Disease By Dr. Renee Rivard Did you know that you can? Actually change how you’re genes function by what you eat, by exercising, by sitting, and by your quality of sleep? Impact your levels…
Happy NEW YEAR!
Happy New Year. The New Year is upon us. This is the time of year when we make New Year's resolutions to hopefully improve our lives. These resolutions include saving money, having more vacations, increasing our exercise, getting fit, quitting…
Feed Your Gut Microbiome
Feed Your Gut Microbiome By Dr. Renée Rivard Did you know that your body is made up of trillions, yes TRILLIONS, of cells. And do you know how many of them are human? A measely 10%. Yep. Microorganism cells (aka:…
Women Cancer Preventive screening.
Women Cancer Preventive screening. Often, I get questions about how to test for cancer. Many believe that there is one easy blood test to determine if you have cancer. There is not. This month we will discuss the screening cancer…
Vaccine against HPV
Vaccine against HPV The HPV vaccine protects against infection by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV can cause genital warts and cervical cancer. The HPV virus also has been linked to other types of cancers, including vaginal cancer, vulva, penis, anal,…