Breast Cancer: Does It Run in the Family?
You’re right to think some people are at greater than average risk for breast cancer based on conditions that can be inherited. Although most breast cancers are random, family history…
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Diet or Regular? Which Should You Choose?
If you follow a well-balanced diet without limitations (“everything in moderation”), regular or diet soda every now and then can be an enjoyable part of life. But which one is…
Tips for Losing or Maintaining Weight Through Balanced Eating
There is more than one way to achieve healthy eating patterns to help reach your weight loss and maintenance goals. Slower weight loss leads to greater success in long-term weight…
What is Keto, Really?
The keto diet has recently become very popular – but is it right for everyone? What is keto? The ketogenic (keto) diet is high in healthy fats, moderate in proteins…
When the Heat is On, Protect Yourself
During warm weather months, people are spending time out in the sun playing sports, swimming, walking and enjoying the outdoors. However, most people are not aware that once the temperature…
When to Make the Switch from a Pediatrician to an Adult Doctor
As the college years approach for families, many transitions are on the horizon. But one of the most important transitions may not be top of mind. When is the right…
Staying Healthy While Traveling
Whether you’ll be relaxing on a beach in the Outer Banks, exploring Asheville, or simply visiting family in South Carolina, it’s important to make the necessary preparations to stay healthy…
The ABCs of Internal Medicine
For primary care, do you see an MD or a DO? Does that doctor have an NP or a PA? Can NPs and PAs write prescriptions? And if they can,…
One Hack to Reconsider: The Doc in the Box
Walk-in clinics certainly have their place. If you come down with bronchitis or flu Saturday, and your primary care physician doesn't have weekend hours, it's a wonderful alternative to sitting…
TV Interview: Truth about the common cold with Dr. Ryan Shelton
Does going outside with wet hair cause a cold? How long does one really last? WCNC's Carolyn Bruck asked Tryon Medical Partners' Dr. Ryan Shelton to dispel myths about the…