Congestive heart failure affects millions of Americans, yet the diagnosis often comes as a shock to patients who experience sudden breathing difficulties without understanding why. The term "failure" can feel…
Peak season for respiratory viruses is now (late December to January) with cases increasing around and after the holidays and continues typically through March. What upper respiratory viruses are circulating…
Every winter, it sweeps through schools, cruise ships, and households like an unwelcome houseguest: norovirus, the ultra-contagious stomach bug that can turn a perfectly normal week into a few days…
The holiday season is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and often indulgent meals. While it can be challenging to manage holiday weight gain during this festive period, staying mindful…
If you’re sitting in a doctor’s office and hearing words like “lipoprotein (a)” or “familial hypercholesterolemia” and feeling completely lost, you’re not alone. These terms can be confusing, but managing…
Already on Medicare or turning 65? The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period will be open from October 15 and will run through December 7, 2024. Tryon Medical Partners has arranged for…
Prediabetes, often called the “yellow light” or “warning zone” for type 2 diabetes, affects millions of people worldwide, yet many are unaware they have it. This condition, where blood sugar…
As temperatures drop and we spend more time indoors, cold and flu season arrives like an unwelcome house guest. Each year, millions of people face the discomfort and disruption of…
Hemorrhoids are one of the distinct displeasures in life that are often experienced but rarely discussed. While hemorrhoids are not usually a serious medical condition, they can significantly impact one's…
With Kathryn (Katie) Dever, JD, MBA, CHC, Tryon Medical Partners Our health is the most important asset we have, and yet even that might not be safe from the possibility…
