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Category: Health & Wellness

  • Introducing Dr. Margaret Wang

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    People sometimes ask if I have always wanted to be a doctor. No, but it is certainly one of the top-rated dreams for an Asian immigrant. Growing up in Beijing in the ‘80s, I rarely visited the pediatrician, and my family usually depended on traditional Chinese medicine. For example, whenever a runny nose and a…

  • Naloxone: A Powerful Tool to Fight Opioid Overdose

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    By: ANDREA C. CUNIFF, M.D. The opioid crisis continues in Maryland and has gotten worse as the powerful drug fentanyl is increasingly mixed into illegal drugs. From 2022 to 2023, the state saw 2,583 fatal overdoses, and fentanyl was involved in about 81% of those deaths. In response, there has been a growing use of…

  • Colorectal Cancer Screening Awareness

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    The American Cancer Society recommends regular screening for colorectal cancer starting at age 45.

  • COVID-19 Vaccines: To Get or Not to Get, That Is the Question

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    By: RAFEENA BACCHUS, M.D., MEDICAL DIRECTOR Vaccine hesitancy, whether due to vaccine fatigue, misinformation or genuine concern for side effects, is very common these days. Headlines from trusted news sources and even not-so-trusted sources come at us fast and can be misleading. So how do you know if the vaccine is right for you? First…

  • What To Do? Emergency Department vs. Urgent Care vs. Your Doctor’s Office

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    By: RAFEENA BACCHUS, M.D., MEDICAL DIRECTOR Having an illness or injury often results in a good deal of anxiety and worry. You want medical attention and relief from your symptoms as quickly as possible. But where should you go to get the best, most appropriate and cost-effective care? The following are the most widely used…

  • Hypothyroidism

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    By: NISHA ABRAHAM PARAMBIL The thyroid gland is a small gland, but it plays a significant, complex role in your body. When it does not work properly, it can seriously impact your health. Located in your neck under your voice box, the thyroid gland controls several things, including your metabolism, body temperature and heart rate….

  • Headaches: When to Call the Doctor

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    By: TRANG M. PHAM, M.D. Headaches are our most common form of pain and a major reason for trips to the doctor. While most headaches are just a temporary nuisance, sometimes they can warn you about a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. Causes of headaches Headaches happen when nerve endings in your body…

  • Flu, Covid-19, RSV: Which vaccines do you need?

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    By: RAFEENA BACCHUS, M.D. As fall arrives, it’s not just time for cozy sweaters and holiday preparations—it’s also a critical time to think about seasonal health protection. This year, the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccines are essential tools to keep you and your loved ones safe. At Maryland Primary Care Physicians (MPCP),…

  • 10 ‘Healthy’ Foods That Aren’t Good for You

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    By: OLADUNNI FILANI, MD Even though food companies market many foods and beverages as “healthy,” some may not be nutritious choices. Many are packed with sugar, salt and other ingredients that can impact your health. Here are 10 popular foods widely viewed as “healthy” that are actually not good for you. Veggie chips: “Veggie” may…

  • Move Over Lyme Disease, Here Comes Babesiosis

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    By: TIMOTHY KLEPPER, M.D. Tick season is here, and we’re hearing the usual warnings about Lyme disease. But due to a mild winter and spreading tick population, there’s a new threat to watch out for: babesiosis (bah-bee-see-oh-sis). Both Lyme disease and babesiosis are parasitic diseases carried by deer ticks, also called black-legged ticks. The CDC…