Anita Bennett MD

Today, we are going to talk about wheat allergy, which is similar yet very different from the gluten sensitivities that we have discussed recently. Unlike celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, a wheat allergy is an immune reaction to proteins found in wheat, although not necessarily gluten. Symptoms can appear…

The past couple of weeks, we talked about celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack the lining of the small intestine. But not all gluten sensitivity is caused by celiac disease. Today, we will talk about a different type of gluten sensitivity, which…

We have been talking about the negative mental health effects of social media on adults and children. But we have not talked about any positive effects of social media use. Let’s talk today about some of the potential benefits of social media use and how you might use it in…

Last week, we started a conversation about the mental health effects of social media. Today, we will talk more specifically about the effects on children and teenagers. How Does Social Media Affect Children and Teens Specifically? The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that young people are especially vulnerable because their…

You may have seen the headlines this week about social media companies being found liable in the first social media addiction trial. Social media has become prevalent in society. But that may not be a good thing. Research shows that it can have significant effects on mental health, especially in…

Last week, we started a conversation about multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that can lead to significant disability. Today, we’ll take a closer look at how MS is diagnosed and treated, and how patients with MS can reduce their risk of complications. Are There Different Types of Multiple Sclerosis? Yes….

March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects nearly 1 million adults in the US. It can cause significant disability. Today, we’ll begin a two-part series on MS. Let’s start with a focus on what MS is, who gets it, and what symptoms to…

Last week, we reviewed what a hypertensive crisis is and when to seek urgent help. Today, we’ll take a closer look at what causes these dangerous spikes in blood pressure, how doctors determine whether organ damage is occurring, and how hypertensive crises are treated. What Are the Causes of Hypertensive…

Last week, we talked about the importance of measuring blood pressure correctly. Today, we’ll shift to the more urgent topic of hypertensive crisis. While most people with high blood pressure never experience this, it’s important to know what it is, how to recognize it, and what to do if it…

February is Heart Month in the US. I thought we would start this month by talking about the important topic of high blood pressure. We have all heard about high blood pressure, but do we really understand what it is and why it is bad for us? Did you know…