Grillo Center: Macular degeneration is a common condition
Q: My mother has been diagnosed with macular degeneration. What is this and are there treatments available?
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Grillo Center: Colonoscopy, colon polyps and colon cancer risks
Q: I had a polyp removed at my last colonoscopy. Does this mean I will get colon cancer?
Grillo Center: Coronavirus pandemic pushes need for blood donations
Q. I recently heard there is a nationwide shortage of blood due to the coronavirus pandemic. How do I go about donating blood, and are there any restrictions?
Grillo Center: What fingernails say about your health
Many bothersome fingernail conditions can be avoided through proper nail care but sometimes changes in your nails might indicate an underlying health condition.
Grillo Center: Prediabetes can lead to type 2 diabetes
Q: My doctor told me that I am prediabetic. What does this mean and how will this affect my health?
Grillo Center: Oral hygiene helps fight gum disease
Periodontal disease (aka periodontitis or gum disease) is an infection of the gum tissue. It can be a serious condition that may lead to destruction of the bone in the...
Grillo Center: Preparing for screening colonoscopy
Screening colonoscopy is a procedure used to look for colon cancer or precancerous growths in people who have no symptoms of the disease.
Grillo Center: Overactive bladder not part of normal aging
Q. My mother is concerned about locating a restroom every time we go out. Are bladder problems a normal part of aging?
Grillo Center: How to treat dry mouth
Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a condition in which the salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva to keep your mouth wet.
Grillo Center: Internet medical info you can trust
Use caution when looking for health information online.