Dr. John A Marta M.D.

Fish is a healthy food for many reasons. So why should you be compelled to eat fish? Will it help? There are other reasons that this food may alleviate your symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. There are many questions about fish consumption and the disease. For example, how many times a week should...

It is not enough that we eat all proteins; one must understand and have the right kind of proteins in the correct amounts to obtain proper health benefits. Women between the ages of 19-years-old and 70-years-old require an average of 46 grams of protein per day, while men of the same age group need...

What is Epiglottis?Epiglottis is a elastic flap of tissue that is shaped like a thin leaf and situated at the root of the tongue. It protects the opening between the vocal cords, known as the entrance of the glottis. Epiglottis is covered with mucous membrane, which is a yellow elastic cartilage...

Laminectomy is a surgical procedure done for the removal of the lamina, bone spurs, and ligaments that may be putting pressure on your spinal nerves and causing lower back pain. The procedure is said to be one of the most commonly performed back surgeries. Below is a detailed information on what...

Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...

Your doctor will first attempt to give you other alternative treatments before recommending surgery. If your back pain still persists after treatment, your doctor may suggest for surgery as one of the solutions. Laminectomy is the most probable surgical procedure that you will have to undergo.Facts...