Lipitor vs. Crestor: What’s the Difference? Lipitor (atorvastatin) and Crestor (rosuvastatin) are medicines called statins that help lower cholesterol and protect your heart. But there are some differences between them, especially when it comes to muscle pain. How Lipitor WorksLipitor…
Managing your Cholesterol is one of those life tasks where a bit of effort goes oh so far! Often I may see someone who’s cholesterol numbers are through the roof, yet after just a bit of teamwork those numbers are…
For diabetic patients, there are a few important tests that doctors use to check how well your body is doing and to help prevent problems like heart disease or kidney damage. Let’s go over them! Hemoglobin A1C: This test shows…
Think of your kidneys like the toilet and filter system for your body. eGFR is how strong your flush is—if it’s over 60, you’ve got a powerful flush that keeps everything flowing forward smoothly. But if it’s lower than 60,…
Hair Loss for All Women: Tips from an Expert Skin and Hair Care Hair Problems Reviewed By: Crystal Ugochi Aguh, M.D. Dermatologist Crystal Aguh, one of just a small group of dermatologists across the country specializing in hair loss, offers these…
What to know about cancer screenings Cancer death rates are down, meaning four million fewer people have been lost thanks to better treatment and early detection—a huge win! But cancer diagnoses are still on the rise. A bleak fact is…