Dr. Carrie Jones

Sunday was Mother’s Day and many were celebrating with cards, calls, flowers and brunch to honor the women in their lives. Yet, how many know the full health history of their mom, grandmother and ...

Many women suffer from arthritis aches and pains that linger for hours or stay for days. The pain and stiffness can really inhibit daily activities such as putting on shoes, opening jars, and ...

Arthritis happens when inflammation occurs in the joints causing pain and stiffness. It can occur in any joint. Many people experience it in the large joints such as the hips or knees, while ...

According to research, 1 in 133 people have celiac disease. Celiac disease is the inherited autoimmune condition where eating foods containing the protein gluten causes damage to the villi in the ...

There are several different types of birth control on the market now leaving women with many questions as to their effectiveness, side effects and long term consequences. Unfortunately there is ...

Headaches of any kind can be a real pain in the … head. Millions of people experience headaches but knowing which type may help you better understand the triggers and ways to prevent them. Three ...

As the saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers." Spring is emerging on the scene. This is prompting many to start thinking about spring cleaning, spring vacations and spring clothes. ...

The national Pap test guidelines seem to have changed a lot over the years, with new guidelines debuting in 2009, some updates again in 2012 and now in 2013 it appears that some final decisions ...

Millions of people experience gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) on a regular basis. When food passes from the esophagus down into the stomach, a ring known as the lower esophageal ...

The mere mention of the word "Mediterranean" conjures up colorful images of crystal blue seas, white-washed buildings and islands often visited by cruises such as Crete, Malta and Cyprus. ...

Alcohol consumption is a large part of the American culture in that it is used in celebration, toasts, as a form of bonding, at sporting events, after bad days and during the holidays. It is ...

There are several markers of a women’s reproductive health when it comes to making a baby. Many are familiar with common hormone tests such as estrogen, progesterone and the follicle-stimulating ...

This month is well known for that happy love day for couples also known as Valentine’s Day. Millions will be spent on flowers, chocolate, cards, stuffed animals, dinner and jewelry in an ...

Chances are this winter season you, your family, your friends and co-workers have already contracted the flu and are over the worst of it. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), ...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects millions of women in the United States. It causes a variety of fertility, hormone, skin and ovarian problems. In January 2013, a panel based on the ...

The saying goes that a woman is eating for two when she is pregnant. However what she chooses to eat has a drastic impact on her risk of gestational diabetes. There are cravings we've heard ...

Welcome to the New Year! Making and keeping a resolution can be daunting as unfortunately, many fail within the first few weeks of January because old habits are hard to break. This year, ...

Over the 2012 holiday season, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton found herself in the hospital due to a blood clot which was caused when she fell and hit her head. According to news outlets, ...

As 2012 winds down to a close, it is the season for celebrating friends and family, festive atmospheres and the holiday spirit. For many, this time of year brings people close together as they ...

In light of the tragic events that happened in Connecticut on Dec. 14, 2012, the news and nation are focusing a lot on mental disorders. According to the National Association on Mental ...

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were forced to make an early announcement about Catherine’s pregnancy due to her hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) that landed her in the hospital. While the world ...

When women think of the word testosterone they often think of MEN. To sum it up, testosterone is what makes a man a man (so to speak) while estrogen and progesterone are often more associated ...

Thanksgiving is over, the leftovers devoured and shopping has begun. Many are beginning to decorate their houses for the holidays and plan for the parties at schools, neighborhoods, work, and ...

The holiday season is in full force and on Thursday Americans will be giving thanks for what they have (or in some cases -- what they're happy not to have) and enjoying good food with good friends ...

The holidays are approaching quickly but so are the long dark days of winter. For many, this darkness creates havoc on mood and motivation as depression sets in and seasonal affective ...

There is a new weight loss drug on the market and it is known now as Qysmia (formerly titled Qnexa). It is a combination of two other drugs, Phentermine (one of the Phen’s in the former ...

Who doesn't love a good night’s sleep? Sleep is critical for brain function, energy, the restoration of our cells, and helps rejuvenate our mood. It seems like everything is improved after a ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is important to recognize that there are several risks factors besides having a family member who has had breast cancer. Many people believe that ...

October is known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Along with awareness, it is important to also focus on prevention. The breast tissue is made up of fat, connective tissue, and tubes that ...

As October is known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is time to get acquainted with your breasts. Many women have been told that they have "dense" breasts but they are not entirely sure ...

First come the hot flashes and night sweats. They ruin your makeup, soak through your shirt, wake you up from a peaceful sleep and require the use of fans and the wearing of layers. Next you ...

The 2012 summer was not a good year for Yosemite National Park as nine campers who stayed in the signature tent cabins came down with the hantavirus. This virus, spread through specific types of ...

Imagine this story. A woman has high cholesterol, requiring her to take a pill to lower her numbers. This causes her muscles to feel sore, inducing her to take routine pain medications. The ...

If you're suffering from sleep apnea, getting a proper diagnosis can make a huge difference in your health. Someone with sleep apnea typically stops breathing or has periods of very low ...

Imagine trying to fall asleep only to have your legs decide to take on itchy, twitchy, painful sensations that you cannot control. You shift to the left, shift to the right, kick your legs up ...

Does the mere mention of the West Nile virus have you running for mosquito repellent? Unfortunately, what was once an issue thought to live in other parts of the world has made quite the ...

Everyone has experienced constipation at some point in their life. Sometimes it is due to travel, other times because of stress and for some people it is their normal way of life. ...

Let’s be honest, every woman has a moment in their sexual history where she starts questioning every sensation or twinge in the pelvic area after a particular night of passion. While some ...

During the spring and summer when flowers are blooming, who doesn’t notice the buzzing of the busy bee as it flies from one flower to another? While some view bees as a threat to their ...

The 2012 London Olympics has proven to be quite exciting over these two weeks with many successes, shockers and "spoiler alerts" in the news. If watching the Olympics has inspired you to ...

A woman in her mid-forties goes to see her primary care physician for routine fasting lab work and to discuss weight loss. It had been several years since she has had any sort of physical due to a ...

Fertility has become a very hot topic these days with the surge in both assisted reproductive technology (ART) and adoptions. ART typically consists of medications, intrauterine insemination ...

Everyone has their forgetful moments now and then. You misplace the keys, can’t remember someone’s name, forget the grocery list in your head, or grasp for a word on the tip of your tongue. ...

Who doesn’t look better with a tan? Unfortunately, thoughts like that greatly increase the risk for skin cancer and increase the aging process. There are a few types of skin cancer that ...

American ginseng, otherwise known as Panax quinquefolius, has been studied by the Mayo Clinic who has reported that this particular ginseng, when used every day for two months may ease exhaustion ...

How do you know if your headache is a migraine? Trust a migraine sufferer to know immediately the difference between a little tension after a long day and a full-blown episode. Triggers vary ...

Going to the grocery store these days can be overwhelming. Between trying to decipher the numbers on labels, understanding if locally grown is the same as organic and just trying to choose ...

Famous rocker Ozzy Osbourne’s son Jack was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 26 after going temporarily blind in one eye. This has many people searching the internet in hopes of ...

Problems with the skin are some of the most frustrating symptoms to treat on the body because they could be caused by almost anything. Certain skin conditions are easier to identify such as ...

American ginseng, otherwise known as Panax quinquefolius, has been studied quite a bit for its effect on fatigue, blood sugar, and the immune system. New research presented by the Mayo Clinic ...