Prenatal Care: Healthy TipsVideos

There are several things that a mother can do before becoming pregnant such as taking folic acid, quitting alcohol & drugs, making sure vaccines are current, controlling medical conditions, discussing medications with doctor and avoiding toxic substances. Dr. Sarah …

Are there any benefits to riding bike?Ask Hanna

Sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, May is National Bike Month and is an opportunity to celebrate the many reasons that people choose to ride. For some, bicycles represent their primary means of transportation. Many people ride bikes as …

What should I know about ovarian cancer?Ask Hanna

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. The American Cancer Society has estimated that in 2014, approximately 22,000 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer and over 14,000 will die of this disease. By learning more about this type …

Is my sweat normal?Ask Hanna

Sweating is a physiologic process whose primary purpose is to help with regulation of body temperature. People normally sweat more profusely when it’s hot outside or when exercising. People also sweat more in response to situations that make them nervous, …

Why do my feet hurt?Ask Hanna

It’s no surprise that foot problems are common when you recognize that your feet bear the entire weight of the body with each step.  Congenital abnormalities, altered foot mechanics, excessive activity, and inappropriate footwear are responsible for most problems affecting …

What is the function of the pancreas?Ask Hanna

In medical school I learned the first rule of surgery: “Eat when you can, sleep when you can, and don’t mess with the pancreas.”

It may seem funny that the pancreas, of all organs, is held in such high regard …

Why do I have trouble peeing?Ask Hanna

One of the funniest “vanity” license plates I’ve seen was owned by a urologist (doctor who specializes in bladder, prostate, and kidney issues). It read, “NOPCME.” In other words, “No pee? See me!” I’ll never forget that blue sports car …

How long is our intestine?Ask Hanna

Do you know how long you can survive without food or water? The answer may vary depending on how well stocked you are to start (and the environment – how hot/dry it is), but on average, we can survive about …

How can I keep my kidneys healthy?Ask Hanna

Do you remember the scene in Finding Nemo where the fish jam up their aquarium filter to get their dentist owner to clean the tank? That scene always makes me think of kidneys – because without them, our bodies would …