Blog Posts in 2018 How bad is it to take expired medication? 26-Apr-2018 Contributor: Sarah Pace, MD, MPH Liquid suspension medications are vulnerable to contamination from bacteria and fungus. Life-saving medications should never be taken past their ... Continue Reading Choosing the right surgeon after a breast cancer diagnosis 24-Apr-2018 Contributor: HealthCalling Team Last year, an estimated 252,710 women in the U.S. were diagnosed with new cases of invasive breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. ... Continue Reading Honey, please don't overdo the honey 20-Apr-2018 Contributor: Susan Watkins, RD, CDE Honey is slightly higher in calories than table sugar. Honey is sweeter than sugar so you may need less of it, making the calorie difference a wash. ... Continue Reading Which cheese is the guiltiest pleasure? 18-Apr-2018 Contributor: Ruby Schuler, RD On the down side, cheese is high in saturated fat and salt. On the up side, cheese is high in calcium, zinc, vitamin A, and protein. Casein is a ... Continue Reading Want to stay in good health as you age? Take care of your joints 16-Apr-2018 Contributor: Kevin Khajavi, MD Strong joints keep you active, which can help you maintain your health as you age Ensure your joints are in prime condition with diet and exercise If ... Continue Reading Start planning now for a stress-free summer vacation 11-Apr-2018 Contributor: W. Robert Crumpton, MD Planning a flexible itinerary may help reduce vacation stress. Staying technology-free can help you lower stress and reconnect with yourself and your ... Continue Reading Painful or numb feet and hands? 6-Apr-2018 Contributor: Johnson Moon, MD Pain from peripheral neuropathy can be treated with vitamins, medications, diet and exercise Numb feet can be dangerous, so check them for cuts and ... Continue Reading Carbon Monoxide "The Quiet Killer" in Your Home 4-Apr-2018 Contributor: HealthCalling Team Carbon monoxide (CO) doesn’t smell, doesn’t taste, is invisible, and is soundless CO poisoning is life-threatening! Go directly to a ... Continue Reading