PPIs may increase your fracture risk By David Dunaief, M.D. After a meal, do you sometimes have “reflux” or “heartburn?” Many of us experience these symptoms...

The effects of Lyme disease can be debilitating By David Dunaief, M.D. Warm weather is imminent and, if you’re like me, you’re looking forward to enjoying...

Taking calcium may only help if you’re deficient By David M. Dunaief, M.D. We should all be concerned about osteoporosis risk. According to the Bone Health...

Ozempic/Mounjaro don't substitute for lifestyle changes By David Dunaief, M.D. Type 2 diabetes management knowledge is always evolving. Here, we will examine how some diabetes management...

Regular screening for CKD can help identify early stage kidney disease By David Dunaief, M.D. In last week’s article about chronic kidney disease (CKD), we learned...

By David Dunaief M.D. Your kidneys do far more than filter waste and fluid from your body. They maintain your blood’s health, help control your...

Increasing potassium may improve health outcomes By David Dunaief, M.D. Most Americans consume far too much sodium — an average of 3400 mg per day, which...

Reducing dairy consumption can decrease inflammation By David Dunaief, M.D. Osteoarthritis (OA) can disturb your mobility, mood, and sleep quality, making it difficult to perform daily...

Lowering cortisol levels can help manage weight By David Dunaief, M.D. Losing or maintaining body weight is complex. Many things influence our eating behavior, including food...

The microbiome affects our immune system responses By David Dunaief, M.D. We have been hearing more frequent references to the microbiome recently in health discussions and...