by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Apr 16, 2021 | Fitness
The hottest area of research in medicine today is about the bacteria in your colon called the microbiome. More and more studies show that exercise, in addition to a healthful diet, helps to increase the numbers of healthful bacteria in your colon that may prevent or...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Apr 15, 2021 | Other Diseases & Conditions
Sunscreens help to prevent sunburns and skin cancers because they actually block the ultraviolet rays of the sun that damage the skin. However, some sunscreens are safe, while others may not be so safe. Sunscreens are classified as those that contain: • Absorbers:...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Apr 14, 2021 | Deaths of Famous People
DMX (birth name Earl Simmons) was a very famous and successful American rapper, songwriter, actor and television star whose childhood was so brutal that it caused him to spend his entire life breaking the rules of society and going in and out of prison. Childhood...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Apr 11, 2021 | Other Diseases & Conditions
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that we may need to continue social distancing and hand washing for years to come. The significant reduction in non-COVID-19 respiratory infections this year could decrease the number of people who are...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Apr 6, 2021 | Deaths of Famous People
A blood calcium test is one of the routine blood tests done on normal physical exams. If your doctor ever tells you that your blood calcium is high, make sure that you find a cause. The most common cause of high blood calcium is a parathyroid tumor, which usually can...
