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…
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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…
Why Quit Smoking?
There are many health benefits to quitting smoking. No matter how long or how much a person has smoked, quitting can ALWAYS improve health. Reduce risk of heart attack. Smoking…
TV Interview: Colorectal Cancer Risk in Younger Adults
If you are younger than 50, the last thing on your mind is probably colon cancer, but it might be time to think about getting a colonoscopy sooner than you…
Colonoscopy Prep Hacks
Anyone who has had a colonoscopy will tell you the worst part is the preparation, or prep, which involves drinking a "bowel cleansing agent." This causes you to empty your…
TV Interview: Dr. Ryan Shelton on Heartburn, GERD and when to worry
All of us have had periodic heartburn after eating something that was overly rich or spicy. As we get older, heartburn can happen more frequently, or the pain can increase…
TV Interview: Dr. Ryan Shelton on Rash 101
If you have sensitive skin, or are one of those people who gets rashes often, you know how itchy, red, painful and irritated your skin can become. It can be…