by Kristy Como Armand  Each year, the fall and winter months bring an increase in respiratory illnesses, and with it, questions and concerns about how to recognize and manage symptoms.  “Even before the emergence of COVID, it could be difficult during flu season for people to know if their respiratory […]

by Kerri Cooke “Prevention is better than treatment,” Dr. Niazy Selim, Selim Surgery Center, says of breast cancer. There are a few different ways to reduce your risk of the disease, including losing weight, having a pregnancy, nursing an infant and living a healthy lifestyle.  Dr. Selim specializes in bariatric […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a powerful reminder that early detection saves lives. Approximately 1 in 8 women in the United States­ — roughly 13% — will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime, and breast cancer accounts for nearly 30% of all new cancer diagnoses among women. Thanks […]

by Madelaine Brauner Landry People with mental health conditions have long faced discrimination and stigma, factors which often prevent them from seeking help and fully integrating into society.  Mental health conditions affect a significant portion of the population globally, leading to reduced productivity, increased healthcare costs and social unrest. It is […]