Do hair supplements work? Guidance from a dermatologist With Dr. Erin Hodges, Tryon Medical Partners While hair loss can affect people at any time, it typically becomes more common as we age. As we get older, our hairs become finer and thinner, leading to a more visible scalp. It might seem like losing hair is […]
With Dr. Jennie Hauschka, Tryon Medical Partners If a product isn’t pink and scented, is it even for women? Society’s attempt to force austere language and modesty on femininity often means real information gets muddled. Let’s get beyond flower euphemisms and frilly jargon with the gynecologists at Tryon Medical Partners. Though their expertise is about […]
With Dr. Robert Brownlee, Tryon Medical Partners Pictures of roaring fires, turkey dinners and presents spark our imagination around the holidays. While these opportunities to get together with those you love are often blanketed in warmth and happiness, the holidays can also trigger feelings of grief for loved ones lost. Dr. Robert Brownlee, an internal […]
With of Dr. Amit Aravapalli and Dr. Eric G. Hilgenfeldt of Tryon Medical Partners As we age, colonoscopies are a right of passage. The procedure screens for colorectal cancer and the polyps that can become cancerous over time. And they’re common. Colorectal cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer in the U.S. (aside from […]
With Dr. Jennie Hauschka, Tryon Medical Partners Speculating on how often you need to embrace the speculum? Even if you’ve been having Pap smears for years, new recommendations could mean changes to the way you should be getting tested. As personal as a Pap smear is, many women know surprisingly little about why they’re necessary […]
With Dr. Sanjay C. Patel, Tryon Medical Partners As COVID-19 continues to proliferate, you might feel like we’ve been weathering this pandemic for a long time. But Tryon Medical Partners cardiologist Dr. Sanjay C. Patel would argue we’ve been enduring another pandemic, one predating COVID-19. The pandemic Dr. Patel refers to is the #1 killer […]
With Dr. Amit Aravapalli You may be interested in the convenience that Cologuard® advertisements tout, but is it right for you? Here are the pros and cons every person should know about Cologuard. Statistics show that colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths among men and women combined. Fortunately, it can […]
With Tryon Medical Partners Many patients assume conversations about “alternative” medicine are not a fit for their primary care provider. So should a treatment like acupuncture have a place in your health routine? We asked Tryon Medical Partners to weigh in. Both Western science and traditional Chinese acupuncture have the same goal of improving a […]
With Dr. Erin Hodges With so many choices, how do you know you’re buying the right sunscreen? Follow these tips from a board certified Dermatologist to help you decide. A good sunscreen is a healthy skin essential year-round, but there’s a lot to consider when making the choice. Sunscreen is not a one-size-fits-all since everyone […]
With Dr. Elizabeth Barnhardt Kirkland Preventive medical care such as mammograms, colonoscopies and annual exams are key to maintaining overall health. Early detection helps people work with their primary care physician to develop an action plan, with the goal of preventing chronic disease. During the pandemic, people chose to forgo their annual exams and mammograms […]
With Dr. Dale Owen & Dr. Ryan Shelton of Tryon Medical Partners As vaccines become available to everyone in North Carolina, it can feel like there is a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. But, with the growing presence of COVID-19 variants, doctors warn this is not the time to become complacent. “Time […]
We can all agree that this past year was tough. As stay-at-home orders were issued and people were coping with remote learning and Zoom meetings, recycling bins overflowed with beer, wine and liquor bottles. In September 2020, a study published in JAMA Network Open, noted that more people were turning to alcohol during the pandemic […]
