Dr. Stephen Adam Bernstein MD, MPH, FAAFP

Introduction of Jojoba oil Jojoba oil is extracted from the seeds of the jojoba plant, which is also known as Simmondsia chinensis. It is a small shrub which is native to certain regions of Northwestern Mexico, Southern Arizona and Southern regions of California. Jojoba oil is actually in the form...

There is no doubt that nursing is one of the most rewarding careers out there. Those individuals who choose to become nurses have the opportunity to help patients and families through some of the most difficult and rewarding times in their lives. From births to deaths, nurses are the soldiers that...

What is Smegma?In uncircumcised males, smegma is a sebaceous matter made up of oil and dead skin cells, which accumulates under the foreskin. In females, it accumulates around the folds of the labia. It is not a serious condition and not a sexually transmitted infection. However, a smegma buildup...

What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gut disorder. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is unlike inflammatory bowel disease and differs from other bowel conditions. It is a group of several symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, cramping, constipation,...

Both children and adults can be affected by sore throats for a variety of reasons. These include bacteria, allergy, viruses and drainage of a runny nose that can lead to throat pain or discomfort.Sore throat is usually a symptom of an underlying condition. To be able to treat a sore throat, the...

Laughter and AnatomyCommonly, we all know that laughter is a response to humor and not humor itself. When you hear a joke or watch funny videos, your brain signals your body to respond physiologically through laughter. As this happens, laughter comes out as two parts known as gestures and sound....