Anita Bennett MD

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I thought we should talk about something that patients often have questions about. If you’ve had a mammogram, you may have noticed a line in your report describing your breast density. Many patients ask what this means and whether they should be worried. Breast…

Last week, we started our discussion about childhood cancer. The diagnosis of cancer in a child can be devastating for the child and their entire family. Today we are going to continue our discussion, focusing on how childhood cancers are treated and how families can be supported during this very…

Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children, after infancy, in the United States. September has been designated as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to bring more attention to this tragic condition. Did you know that almost 300 children and adolescents in the US are diagnosed with cancer…

Myths, Facts, and How to Stay Up to Date Last week, we started our conversation about immunization. Today we will focus more on the myths and facts about vaccines and how you can stay up to date. What are common vaccine myths? Misinformation spreads easily, especially online. Here are a…

Why Vaccines Matter and How They Protect You August is National Immunization Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to highlight the importance of vaccination in the prevention of serious diseases. Did you know there are vaccines that can prevent certain types of cancer? Vaccines are not only important for young…

Did you know that adults in the US, on average, sit for nearly 10 hours a day? I think most of us have heard that being sedentary is not good for our hearts, tends to make us gain weight, and can increase the risk for diabetes. But did you know…

Last week, we started our conversation about measles. It was a disease that was on the verge of being wiped out completely in the US. Unfortunately, due to lower vaccination rates, it is coming back in a big way. My mother was, and at 85 still is, a big proponent…

I honestly never thought I would have to write an article about measles. When I was in training, we learned all about measles, studied old case files, learned about the miracle vaccines. But it wasn’t a disease that we saw often. In fact, during my 4 years of medical school…

Hundreds of wildfires currently burning in Ontario, Canada and northern Minnesota have resulted in smoke spreading across the US. Currently the smoke is primarily in the Great Lakes region, Midwest, and the Northeast. Air quality alerts have been issued affecting millions of people, and this may become more widespread as…

Moving to music is one of the best things you can do for your body and soul. It provides multiple health benefits and it’s fun! My husband and I started taking dance classes a few years ago. We were no spring chickens, I can assure you. But it was a…