Jacqueline Phillips, MD

In addition to abundant and easily absorbed nutritional components, antioxidants and enzymes, breast milk helps to stimulate and strengthen a baby’s immune system and seemingly more now than ever, scientists have been looking at how breastfeeding may protect babies against infections, particularly COVID-19.  In fact, as of last week, the CDC changed their guidance for

The FDA approved booster doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for those with immunocompromised or weakened immune systems.  The CDC and FDA noted that a weakened immune system in individuals who have had solid organ transplant or on chronic immunosuppressive therapy, cancer treatment and people with HIV.  The agencies have not commented on patients with

Adapted from insightful and frequently updated articles from the https://www.healthychildrens.org website: The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines for ages 12 and up has been a game changer for many families. Being fully vaccinated can mean a safer return to fun and healthy activities like youth sports. For children too young to get the vaccine yet, though,

With so much focus on the COVID-19 vaccines this year, I thought we might take a moment to review some of the other important adult vaccines and their general schedule.  All adults need immunizations to help them prevent getting and spreading serious diseases that could result in poor health, missed work, medical bills, and not

So many of us have lives that require us to stare at digital screens for hours each day.  Some studies show the average American worker spends 7 hours a day on the computer either in the office or working from home, which doesn’t take into account other screen time (e.g. tablet or phone use outside

Alzheimer’s disease has been researched for decades. While there are no definitive ways to prevent the disease, early data suggests some changes can be made during one’s lifetime. The Alzheimer’s Association has the latest updates on research that is being conducted for individuals with genetic mutations that predispose them to disease. As far as prevention,

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common form of Dementia. There are an estimated 500,000 new cases of Alzheimer’s disease in the United States each year.  Every 3 seconds, someone in the world develops Dementia. Defining Dementia The term Dementia is used to define brain diseases related to memory loss and diminished cognitive skills. Some

The signs of memory loss can be unnerving and scary: missing keys, a forgotten street name, that task you suddenly can’t remember. While there may not yet be a “magic bullet” for memory loss, there are supplements you can take that can improve brain health. Omega-3 Omega-3 helps prevent plaque build-up in blood vessels and