Author: Dr Darria

FDA Proposed Ban on Trans Fats

What does the new FDA ruling mean for you? How bad are trans fats anyway? Read my latest on sharecare.comTrans fat

https://www.sharecare.com/health/diet-nutrition/article/fda-proposes-ban-on-trans-fats…

Ask Dr. Darria: I’ve Recently Been Treated for Breast Cancer. What Can I Do to Avoid a Recurrence?

breast cancerCheck out my most recent blog on Sharecare, plus the appearance I had to discuss this on Fox News WAGA

Ask Dr. Darria: I’ve Recently Been Treated for Breast Cancer.

7 Flu Vaccine Myths That Can Make You Sick

flu-shot-288x260https://www.sharecare.com/health/cold-and-flu/article/7-flu-shot-myths-that-can-make-you-sick…

Life After Breast Cancer- Foxnews Atlanta

Missed my most recent appearance on Fox 5 Atlanta?

Watch a short clip here on pointers to optimize your health after a breast cancer diagnosis.

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/23761106/questions-about-life-after-breast-cancer-answered

Prostate Cancer Awareness: Get the Facts on Screenings & Diet News

prostate cancerProstate Cancer Awareness: Get the Facts on Screenings & Diet News.…

How Binge Drinking Increases Breast Cancer Risk for Young Women

binge drinkingCheck out my latest blog piece at Sharecare.com —

How Binge Drinking Increases Breast Cancer Risk for Young Women.…

Ask Dr. Darria: What Causes Migraines?

Ask Dr. Darria: What Causes Migraines?.…

Catch me tonight on my hometown Chattanooga News!

Tonight at 6pm on Chattanooga’s WRCB Channel 3, I’ll be talking about recent Boston events and growing up in the fantastic town of Chattanooga, TN!

Promo link: http://telly.com/MTBL67Promo Chattanooga News

I’ll post …

FoxNews-Reflections on the First Responders at the Marathon Bombings

Last week, I spoke with FoxNews Boston about the stories of the first responders at the Boston Marathon Bombings.  Almost every responder with whom I spoke said that they fully …

Atul Gawande: “Why Boston’s Hospitals Were Ready”

In light of last week’s events, there was so much to do, and at times, so little that could be said to understand what happened.  So, this week, I wanted …

Confused about the new research on calcium and preventing osteoporosis?

IMG_0159I came into the ED the other evening and could hear a new patient being moved into the stretcher by the ambulance staff, and even the most subtle movements caused …

What’s this about Azithromycin and Heart Problems?

IMG_0159If you’ve been watching today’s news, you’ve probably heard about the new FDA warning against the antibiotic Azithromycin (known as “Z-Pack”).  This is a WIDELY used antibiotic, so you probably …

Flu Season is SURGING and is here to stay. What to do.

Are you SICK of hearing me talk about the flu? Or are you just SICK from the flu? You’ve probably heard stories of hospitals being so full that they’re turning …