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The Emotional Signs of Child Abuse
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser post addresses the emotional signs of child abuse. In a previous Straight, No Chaser, we provided a pictorial demonstration of the physical
The Physical Signs of Child Abuse
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser post addresses the physical signs of child abuse. Given how often this topic is in the news, we must continue to drill certain points home. Th
Straight, No Chaser: STDs – Syphilis, The Great Mimicker
Today, Straight, No Chaser will present two phrases that you may not have previously heard: The Great Mimicker and MSM, and that means we’re discussing what has historicall
Straight, No Chaser: STDs – Chlamydia Infections
For most people, NGU isn’t a college in South Carolina. In fact, non-gonococcal urethritis isn’t really even that anymore, meaning it doesn’t need to be defined b
Straight, No Chaser: The Doctor/Patient Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Talk
As an emergency physician, my first consideration is to eliminate life threats. Along the way, I cure disease and provide a ton of information. With all of these efforts, I pro
Straight, No Chaser: Public Health Has Saved More Lives Than Medical Care
When I tell most people I have a degree in public health, the typical response involves an assumption that public health involves caring exclusively for the indigent. I guess if yo
Straight, No Chaser: Health Disparities
In large part, this blog exists to inform individuals of all backgrounds about the risks that lead to abnormal health outcomes. Our hope is that once you discover the risks, you’
National Doctors’ Day!
National Doctors’ Day is held every March 30th in the U.S. It celebrates the contribution of physicians who serve our country by caring for citizens. The first Doctor’
Straight, No Chaser: Treating Your Seasonal Allergies / Hay Fever
You’re miserable from seasonal allergies (aka hay fever, allergic rhinitis)? You’ve seemingly tried everything, and nothing seems to help? Did you read the introductory post on
Straight, No Chaser: Foot Corns and Calluses
It’s really not my intention to be corny or callous here, but it’s almost in the name. This Straight, No Chaser looks at two very common problems of the feet. First things fi
Straight, No Chaser: Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis)
Athlete’s foot is one of those topics that everyone seems to know a little about but not enough to really understand. If your level of knowledge is “scaly, itchy rash on
Straight, No Chaser: Expiration Dates on Food, Medicines and Cosmetics
We’re all faced with the decision. When you’re sick, have you ever rummaged through the medicine cabinet and discovered an old prescription? Perhaps you wanted to wear your ext
Straight, No Chaser: What Should NOT Be in Your Medicine Cabinet
In the previous Straight, No Chaser, we discussed the ideal use of your medicine cabinets to prepare for life’s nagging aches and pain. However, has it ever occurred to you
Straight, No Chaser: What Should Be in Your Medicine Cabinet
You’ve all done it. I’ve caught a few of you doing it. Why do you rummage through someone else’s medicine cabinet? Are newer homes even built with medicine cabine
Straight, No Chaser: Beeting Back High Blood Pressure and Poor Blood Flow to the Brain
Writing this makes me feel like your mother telling you to eat your spinach, but that’s another conversation. We’ve been talking a lot lately about brain health, and we’re al
Straight, No Chaser: Dementia – When Brain Health Goes Bad
In case you didn’t pick up on it, the posts regarding brain health served two purposes. The first is to ensure you give yourself the best opportunity to live a healthy, happy men
Brain Health – Brain Exercises to Keep You Vibrant
Introduction This post is part of a Straight, No Chaser series on brain health and discusses brain exercises that will keep it vibrant. I always found it odd that we assume our bra
Brain Health – Foods and Brain Healthy Habits
Introduction This post is part of a series on brain health and discusses foods and brain healthy habits. I only get asked about this everyday, so let’s review keeping your br
Brain Health – How Your Brain Works
Introduction This post is a part of a Straight, No Chaser series on brain health and discusses how your brain works. Everyone at Straight, No Chaser and www.sterlingmedic
Straight, No Chaser: Way Too Simple Questions and Answers on Intermittent Fasting
What is it? It’s in the name: intermittent fasting represents scheduled eating efforts to diet/lose weight. Basically, you eat within specified timeframes, and you fast at all ot
