How to Reduce Your Risk for Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you’re like many Americans, you may already feel you’re far too aware of breast cancer because of how many people you know who’ve been affected. Maybe it’s a colleague at work. Your mother’s friend. Your mother. An aunt. Even your sister, cousin, or very best friend. Every year, […]
STI Cases Continue to Rise: Who Should Get Tested and When?
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are preventable, but even so, some 20 million new cases occur each year in the United States. So, it’s a good idea to make regular STI testing part of your life. At all nine Connecticut locations of Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven, our providers offer preventive medicine and screening services to help you stay healthy. Regular STI screenings can […]
How Hot Weather and Humidity Impact Your Heart and Blood Pressure and How to Stay Safe
If this summer is feeling a little hotter than usual, you’re not imagining it — according to CT Insider, 93% of New Haven’s summer has been warmer than average. While this added heat and humidity makes life a little uncomfortable, it’s also not helping your cardiovascular health. For starters, for every degree your internal temperature rises, your heart […]
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