Dr. Teresa Saris of Total Access Medical answers questions regarding colorectal cancer. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University Medical School, Dr. Saris has been in practice and board certified in Internal Medicine since 1991.
It is no secret that sugar can have devastating effects on cardiac health and the waistline. However, evidence supports the theory that high levels of sugar can have negative effects on a child’s brain, from psychological wellbeing to cognitive function.
Here’s what happens to your body when you have a hangover, and the chemical effect behind dehydration, headache, fatigue, and vomiting.
If you're not getting enough sleep, it could have significant impact on your day-to-day and long-term health. From mental health to how our bodies store fat, recent research is adding to evidence that illustrates how much sleep deprivation can, and is, impacting health.
A breast lump or mass is just one of the possible signs of breast cancer. Breast cancer can cause several additional changes to the skin on and around the breast.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) plans are like personal savings accounts. However, the funds in the accounts can only be used for qualifying medical expenses, which cover everything from insurance deductibles and copays down to supplies such as bandages, crutches, and contact lenses.
Researchers from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD, studied the effects of physical fitness on lung and colorectal cancer.
Since what people eat -– the nutrients available to the body -– affects various bodily functions, it seems logical that diet would affect brain chemistry and mood as well. Diet decisions that improve the rest of the body may improve the brain’s outlook on the world.
