By Randy Longman, MD, as told to Marijke Vroomen Durning, RN I’ve been working with patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease, for about 15 years now. Treating patients with chronic illnesses like Crohn’s disease can be challenging, but it’s also very rewarding. As their doctor, I have a unique opportunity to … Read more
A chronic cough is one of the most common reasons for a doctor visit. Smoking can cause it. So can an allergy or infection, or a more serious condition. A lasting cough may be a sign of many things. Here’s why it may not be getting better and when to see a doctor to find … Read more
A chronic cough is one of the most common reasons for a doctor visit. Smoking can cause it. So can an allergy or infection, or a more serious condition. A lasting cough may be a sign of many things. Here’s why it may not be getting better and when to see a doctor to find … Read more
Courtesy Every new year a large group of people make the decision that they would like to live healthier. There is a fair amount of this crowd who decide to start their wellness journeys by purchasing expensive exercise and gym memberships with the anticipation that they will be “tricked” into making it a priority. Few … Read more
@VoteGloriaJ The Republican party has been moving in strange and disturbing directions for a while now, but most of them — though not all — know to stop at Hitler. One who doesn’t is Frank S. Niceley, an obscure Tennessee politician who on Thursday made waves for saying that the downtrodden should seek inspiration from … Read more