Ask a Thyroid Expert with Dr. Kaplan

“Obesity is an epidemic with sobering statistics and terrifying upward trends,” she says. “Obesity has a negative impact on every aspect of our lives — health, lifespan and quality. It’s currently the number two cause of preventable death — and it’s trending to become the first.”

The COVID-19 vaccine has been a major conversation topic this year as the pandemic drones on. However, health officials want to remind the general public to also stay up to date on non-coronavirus vaccinations — vaccines that help avoid preventable diseases.

More than 50 million Americans have some form of hearing loss, and mask-wearing has increased isolation and anxiety about communicating.

With everyone at home all day, it can be difficult to establish routines, especially when it comes to children and meals. With food readily accessible, mealtimes slide into snacks and vice versa. According to Lisa Davis, RDN, LDN, CDE, a registered and licensed dietitian with the GBMC Geckle Diabetes & Nutrition Center, it’s important to maintain a sense of normalcy with a meal schedule.

Kimberly Levinson, MD, MPH, Director of Johns Hopkins Gynecologic Oncology at GBMC, discusses the HPV vaccine and its importance in preventing cervical cancer.

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum. When inflamed, they can have an impact on routine activities. For many, a flare-up of “piles,” which hemorrhoids also are called, can be embarrassing to talk about — even with a doctor.