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How to Prepare for Your DOT Exam Dec 1st, 2024

Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exams are required for commercial drivers operating certain motor vehicles under certain conditions set forth by the DOT. These exams are designed to ensure you meet specific physical and mental requirements that allow you to perform your job duties safely.  At Internal Medicine of Greater...

6 Common Illnesses and How to Avoid Spreading Them Nov 1st, 2024

From sniffling and sneezing to body aches and exhaustion, getting sick is no fun. While illnesses are a normal part of life, you can take steps to prevent especially common ones and lower your odds of passing one on.  Our expert team at  Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven, with...

How to Reduce Your Risk for Breast Cancer Oct 1st, 2024

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...

STI Cases Continue to Rise: Who Should Get Tested and When? Sep 20th, 2024

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...

How Hot Weather and Humidity Impact Your Heart and Blood Pressure and How to Stay Safe Aug 1st, 2024

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...