by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Mar 30, 2024 | Other Diseases & Conditions
Human papilloma viruses (HPVs) can cause several types of cancer. There are 12 high-risk HPV types: HPV 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, and 59. Two of these, HPV 16 and HPV 18, are responsible for most HPV-related cancers. Low-risk HPV types usually do not...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Mar 29, 2024 | Fitness
If you feel discomfort or pain in the skin of your feet while you are exercising, stop exercising immediately and correct the problem. Continuously rubbing your skin can cause very painful blisters that can break and leave you with open painful areas for many weeks....
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Mar 22, 2024 | Diabetes, Uncategorized
A new position statement from the International Diabetes Federation says that a blood sugar level greater than 155 mg/dL (8.6 mmol/L) one hour after eating a meal means that a person should immediately be referred to a diabetes prevention center and instructed to...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Mar 20, 2024 | Other Diseases & Conditions
It is established that brushing teeth regularly helps to prevent cavities and save teeth. The most efficient times to brush your teeth may be before or after breakfast and before you go to bed at night. Brushing Before Breakfast When you wake up in the morning, your...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Mar 16, 2024 | Deaths of Famous People
Joyce Randolph was a stage and television actress who died of “natural causes” at age 99 on January 13, 2024. She was the last surviving member of the cast of the Jackie Gleason television sitcom “The Honeymooners,” the story of New York City bus driver Ralph...
