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The High-Functioning Addict: When Success Hides a Serious Problem
I write about the high-functioning addict not only as an addiction medicine specialist, but also as a former emergency department physician and ED medical
Drug Addiction 101
In an online post, the National Institute on Drug Abuse discusses what it means to be addicted to drugs Drugs are chemical substances that
Dealing With Down Syndrome: One Family’s Story
By Megan Wicklund In 2021 our family was excited for our second child. Everything had gone smoothly with my first pregnancy and Isabella, who
Colon Cancer Now Top Cancer Killer for People Under 50
In 1990, colon cancer ranked fifth as a cause of cancer death in people under 50. By 2023, it ranked first Colon cancer is
About 14 Million Seniors Fall Each Year. I Became One of Them
What readers can learn from my experience By David L. Podos The number of people in the United States 65 and older that fall
Freshly Brewed Tea May Support Long-Term Health
If green tea is already part of your daily routine, you may be giving your health a boost without even realizing it. New research
Dogs (But Not Cats) May Protect Against Childhood Asthma, Study Says
Babies who grow up around dogs might be less likely to develop childhood asthma, a new study says. However, they don’t get the same
5 Things We Learned About Alzheimer’s Disease in 2025
Submitted by the Alzheimer’s Association Central New York Chapter 2025 marked a turning point in Alzheimer’s disease research, with major strides in diagnostics,
How To Turn Down the Volume on Tinnitus
By Jim Miller Tinnitus is one of the most common health conditions in the country. According to the National Institute on Deafness and