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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US, but can be preventable. To fully protect yourself from cancer-causing UV rays it is recommended that you wear long sleeves, pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses while outside.Let’s be honest, how many people actually opt for head-to-toe coverage instead of just using sunscreen? Sunscreen is effective if […]

Posted on August 2 2022

Myth: Brittle bones only happen to the older population.Fact: Your bone strength peaks in your 30’s and then declines.Myth: Men do not develop brittle bones.Fact: Men should be screened for brittle bones the same as women.Myth: Only age impacts your bones.Fact: Anyone who has celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic use of steroid medication, or women past menopause should […]

Posted on July 28 2022

Meet our gastroenterologist, Dr. Pratima Dibba. Learn more about her by watching this video. Book an appointment with her today by going to our website below. Transcription: My name is Dr. Pratima Dibba, and I am a gastroenterologist at the Medical Offices of Manhattan. I am trained in internal medicine and gastroenterology with an additional […]

Posted on July 25 2022

It’s officially summer! Have you been to a BBQ yet? Or perhaps had a picnic? Taking advantage of the warm weather and eating outside is a favorite summer pastime for many of us. Before you fire up the grill and get the macaroni salad out, there are a couple of food safety tips you should […]

Posted on July 22 2022

Despite its name, heartburn doesn’t actually have anything to do with the heart. It’s the regurgitation of stomach acid or other gastric contents into the esophagus.The result of the regurgitation is a burning sensation in the chest. Unfortunately, this can also cause chest pain and thus be mistaken for a heart attack. So, how can you tell […]

Posted on July 21 2022

Our gastroenterologist, Dr. Pratima Dibba, discusses what a colonoscopy is, why a patient should get one, and what is needed to prepare for a colonoscopy. Transcription: A colonoscopy is an exam that we use to evaluate the colon. It entails us inserting a long thin camera through the rectum and reaching over to the other […]

Posted on July 5 2022