January is a time when we set new goals that will guide us throughout the new year to come. It should come as no surprise that many people choose this time to take renewed focus and energy by taking better care of their health. This includes losing weight as needed, especially after the seasonal indulgences of the past few months!... read more »
Winter's arrived and it's one of the most spectacular seasons here in New York City! Buildings and businesses are bedecked for the festive holiday season and folks are busy rushing about, getting last-minute shopping, cooking and decorating done. Unfortunately, it is also the time for potential injury to arise, whether you are walking down the street dodging the crowds, falling... read more »
Did you know that almost 30 million Americans have diabetes while an additional 86 million struggle with prediabetes? The American Diabetes Association promotes American Diabetes Month to help sound the alarm and help people become more aware of this serious health threat so it can be treated as early as possible. Type 1 or Type 2? Whether you have Type... read more »
October is Breast Cancer Awareness and the nation is talking about how breast cancer affects women and even men. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, every two minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Thankfully, research advancements, surgical enhancements and clinical trials are giving women more options than ever before and early detection increases the survival rate. Performing... read more »
September is Healthy Aging® Month and the office of Dr. John Abroon offers a variety of tests to help you navigate aging as gracefully and healthily as possible. Your health is paramount for us and it's why we offer the services we do so that you can have access to the best resources helping to ensure that you are healthy... read more »
Lung cancer is not only the second most common type of cancer in the world today, but is also the main culprit for cancer deaths in men and women alike! August is World Lung Cancer Day on August 1st promoting awareness of lung cancer and lung health. Lung cancer can start in the lungs and travel to other parts of... read more »
People are finally flying again, making it important to practice disease prevention if you are traveling abroad. While you don't need vaccinations traveling within the US, visiting other countries may put you at risk for diseases that may not normally be found here in the United States. Depending on the country you are visiting, the US recommends getting vaccinations so... read more »
Summer is finally here and with it lots of opportunities to show off your body! If the idea makes you anxious, however, our doctor, Dr. John Abroon has a solution to help you feel more comfortable in your body, thanks to truSculpt® iD that removes unwanted body fat. Dr. Abroon is a board-certified internist who offers highly effective body treatments... read more »
May is National Better Speech and Hearing Month, which acknowledges the effect of hearing loss and speech disorders on one's health. The CDC supports Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) and every May this event helps raise awareness around hearing and speech problems. They encourage people to be more aware of the state of their own hearing and have their... read more »
April is Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month, a time to remember the importance of testing for and treating diseases like syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea. This year’s theme is "Get Yourself Tested". Especially after the past couple of years, as the COVID-19 pandemic has delayed people getting their routine health screenings and sexually transmitted diseases (STD) testing. If an STD... read more »
