Anita Bennett MD

Halloween is just around the corner, and parents are wondering what to do.  Just like most things in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Halloween will be very different this year around the country.  Although kids often have only mild symptoms from COVID-19, they can sometimes have severe symptoms, and…

As we get closer to flu season, many people are worried that if they or their children get sick, it may not be easy to know the difference between the flu and COVID-19.  In fact the symptoms of these two infections are very similar.  Without a test, or maybe more…

As you might expect, a lot of people have been avoiding the doctor’s office due to fear of being exposed to COVID-19.  Some people have even delayed or just done without care for medical problems that are considered urgent or even emergencies.  There are some obvious reasons why this might…

We all know that taking care of your teeth is important and we have all been told that we need to brush and floss our teeth regularly for good oral health.  Flossing your teeth regularly is an important factor to help prevent gum disease.  Did you know that taking good…

Last week we talked about the symptoms and causes of contact dermatitis.  Today I want to talk about how contact dermatitis is diagnosed, how it can be prevented, and how to treat it. How do we diagnose contact dermatitis? Much of the diagnosis is made based on the appearance of…

Contact dermatitis is a rash caused by direct contact with a substance that either irritates the skin or causes an allergic reaction within the skin.  Although the rash is not life-threatening, it can be very uncomfortable. Many different substances can cause contact dermatitis as we will talk about below.  Recently,…

Last week, the CDC updated its list of who is at highest risk for severe complications associated with COVID-19.  In addition, the number of cases in the U.S. has increased dramatically within the past two weeks.  Everyone needs to understand that this pandemic is far from over, and we need…

Last time we talked about the guidelines regarding alcohol consumption.  This week we’ll focus on the adverse health consequences of excessive alcohol use.  Remember that moderate alcohol consumption is considered one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men. Light to moderate alcohol consumption is considered…

People drink alcohol to celebrate occasions, socialize, and for many other reasons.  In this time of quarantine and stay-at-home orders, many people have been drinking more alcohol than they usually do, and maybe more than they should.  While drinking alcohol is itself not necessarily a problem, too much alcohol consumption…

As some states start lifting restrictions and reopening businesses, it may seem like the threat from COVID-19 is past us.  Unfortunately, that is far from true.  The latest models predict significant increases in cases over the next couple of months.  We all need to continue to do what we can…