Making healthy food choices is not the only health concern during barbecue season. Often the types of meat, plus handling and cooking methods, pose food safety risks. Not handling foods in sanitary conditions or not cooking and storing at the proper temperatures increases risk of food borne illness.

Problems with the hip joint are common, with more than 332,0001 total hip replacement procedures performed in the United States every year. However, for some people, repairing the hip and preserving their natural joint is a better treatment option than total joint replacement.

Sandal season is almost upon us! Although the summer is a great time to show off your style with a variety of fun footwear, you need to be careful with which styles you select. NEBH Chief of Podiatry, Kenneth Leavitt, DPM, explains some of the best and worst shoe styles for your feet.

If you have ever experienced a migraine, you are not alone – they are very common in the US, with over 28 million people estimated to suffer from them. Here, Dana Zalkind, MD, Medical Director of the Pain Management Program at NEBH, explains what a migraine is, what may cause it, and treatment options.

A bunion, which is an enlargement of the base of your big toe, is one of the most common foot problems among Americans. The bump is actually a result of a dislocation of the big toe joint that results in the 1^st metatarsal bone’s “head” becoming prominent. Although common, there are many misconceptions about bunions. Here to set the record straight is NEBH Chief of Podiatry, Kenneth Leavitt, DPM.