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Okay, ladies, let’s talk breast cancer screening! According to Breastcancer.org, approximately 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. As you age, your risk for breast cancer increases, and you may also have a family history of breast cancer. But it isn’t all grim because mammograms are here to provide the gold standard for early breast cancer detection. Early detection of breast cancer results in better treatment outcomes, so you should discuss your screening options and family history with Dr. Stemmerman to develop a plan for your mammograms.

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Mental health is an important part of personal wellbeing, especially when it comes to children and adolescents. Events of recent years, including the disruptions inherent in the COVID-19 pandemic, have placed additional stress on children. They, too, can experience depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues, but the symptoms look a bit different in kids.

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Each fall, numerous weeds and plants produce pollen that can irritate the eyes, nose and lungs. Sneezing, itchy nose and eyes and fatigue can put a damper on your fall plans. Some people refer to these seasonal allergies as hay fever, but the source of fall allergies is more likely to be ragweed, leaf mold and dust mites than hay. Let’s review fall allergens and some ways to deal with common fall allergies.

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Is your child ready to participate in sports at school? If so, he or she will need a sports physical, also called an athletic physical or school physical. Marion and Cedar Rapids area school districts require sports physicals in order to identify medical history and any physical issues that could affect sports activities.

As women reach the milestone age of 50, they may begin experiencing signs of early menopause. Also called perimenopause, the beginning stages of menopause can include a variety of symptoms, from insomnia to irregular periods. The dreaded “hot flashes” usually appear later in menopause.

Are you seeing more “smile lines” on your face? Maybe a darker spot or two lurking here or there? If so, it may be sun damage. Also known as photoaging, that bright yellow thing in the sky is the likely culprit. Fear not—a chemical peel may be able to remedy the sun-damaged skin!

Diabetes is a diagnosis that no one wants to hear, but it affects 34.2 million Americans, and even more, are at risk of developing one form of the disease. With nearly 10 percent of the population dealing with the symptoms and effects of diabetes, it is important to understand the disease and the two types — Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

While we all welcome the green grasses, beautiful trees, and blooming flowers of spring in Iowa, many of us dread the spring allergies that come with warm, windy days. If you have sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, and a cough or need to clear your throat, this may indicate that you have spring allergies.

Varicose veins or spider veins on your legs or face can make you feel self-conscious about your appearance and age. But did you know that half of the women get them at some point in their lives? The important thing is that they can be treated, both for cosmetic reasons as well as health reasons.

If you have asthma, you can have breathing problems any time of the year, but you may notice additional wheezing, coughing, or asthma attacks in the winter. What happens in winter to trigger your asthma? There are two main reasons: First, there are the cold, dry days of Iowa winters. Next, we have an increase in respiratory illnesses, such as colds, influenza, and COVID-19.

What to Expect During a Mammogram

Early Signs of Childhood Depression and What to Do

Common Fall Allergies

What to Expect at a Sports Physical

Identifying and Treating the Early Signs of Menopause

Sun Damaged Skin? Try a Chemical Peel!

Type 1 vs. Type 2 Diabetes

Common Spring Allergies and How to Get Relief

What Causes Varicose/Spider Vein, and How Can Sclerotherapy Help?

Managing Asthma During the Winter Months