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If you have asthma, you should know how allergies can exacerbate your condition; at Peconic Bay Medical Center, we understand the connection may not always be clear and a guide can be helpful.

A skin infection is treatable. Depending on the type of wound, there are treatments that don’t require the use of antibiotics. Discover which natural remedy Peconic Bay Medical Center recommends for treating minor infections.

Sometimes it seems like the easiest way to lose weight is to just skip meals. Why not? You won't starve to death by missing the occasional breakfast, lunch, or dinner, so what could be the harm? The answer is: plenty. Whether you want to lose weight, or just maintain a healthy lifestyle, having a regular consistent meal schedule is crucial. Peconic Bay Medical Center, your local medical health center in Suffolk County, NY, wants you to know these important reasons why skipping meals is a bad idea.

Varicose veins are often-unsightly puffy veins, usually found in your legs. You may know them by sight, but how much do you really know about varicose veins? About one in five adults in the country suffers from varicose veins, though few ever seek treatment for them. Whether you have them, know someone who has them, or are worried about getting them in the future, here are five important things to know about varicose veins.

When it comes to figuring out what is causing the major medical issues in your life, you know that finding a proper diagnosis can be a long journey. There are a lot of tests to run, and there are a lot of different professionals that you will need to see. With everything going on, you may start to find that you are getting overwhelmed by the number of appointments that you have to make. That is why it is so important to keep everything organized.

As the American population ages, the need for radiology diagnostic imaging will continue to increase. Radiology plays a particularly important role in the care of elderly patients who are often facing multiple issues and may present with complex symptoms due to a high prevalence of disease that requires diagnostic imaging. The good news is that rapid advancements are being made. Let's look at a few trends to watch in the coming months.

Your heart is an amazing muscle. Day after day, year after year, it works to keep blood and oxygen pumping through your body. While nature designed the heart to perform its job reliably for decades, it doesn't always work just as it should. Heart disease can make the heart perform poorly and create other health problems and risks. Different heart problems may manifest in different ways.

When it comes to orthopedic spine surgery in Long Island, New York, new technology has helped reduce patient discomfort and recovery times through minimally invasive procedures. Keep reading to find out if this procedure is the right option for you.

Your shoulder is one of the most flexible and dynamic joints in the entire body. The motion your shoulder joint is capable of is incredible. It’s made up of three bones: the humerus, the scapula, and the clavicle. If you overuse your shoulder joint, experience wear and tear from aging, or injure one of those bones, then you may be experiencing symptoms like inflammation, swelling, pain, and stiffness in the shoulder.