As a teenager John Boxberger, MD, was an athlete who loved sports, especially basketball. He played on the high school team in his hometown of Austin Texas, as well as on the men’s basketball team during his college years at Trinity University in San Antonio. “I’ve...
Hand washing remains to be one of the easiest and simplest ways to keep yourself from getting sick. However, while it may seem obvious, it’s important to understand how to do it most effectively. When and How to Wash Your Hands Germs can be transferred easily. You can...
Our experts at Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville and Cleveland, TN, believe that what you eat has an impact on your overall health. So, for this National Nutrition Month, we’ve put together a list of healthy eating tips to help you get started: Mix up your...
Hernias are very common and can affect anyone. What’s a hernia? A hernia is a medical condition that occurs when an organ or fatty tissue pushes through its surrounding muscle or tissue. One could develop it as a result of muscle weakness, heavy lifting, persistent...
On average, American women have a 12% risk of developing breast cancer during their lifetime. With the exception of skin cancer, breast cancer remains to be the most common form of cancer affecting women in the United States. How does breast cancer develop? Breast...
