with Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones
Being healthy is more than just your physical health. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones discuss all the aspects that contribute to women's health. You'll also get some great ideas how you can improve your health and the health of your families.
Latest Shows
What Should Women Know About Vitamins and Supplements?
Jul 14, 2022
If the ads are to be believed, as a woman, it seems like you need to swallow a pile of supplements daily to be your healthiest self. But if you’re a non-pregnant, pretty healthy woman, do you really need all these vitamins and supplements? Maybe not. Women’s specialist Kirtly Jones, MD, explores ...
Santa's Reindeers Are Probably Female
Dec 24, 2021
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen; Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen? They're Santa's reindeers, by the way. And as new research suggests, they're probably female. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about the fun research out of Texas A&M University and why it matters to women's healt ...
What New FDA Guidelines for Breast Implants Mean for You
Dec 16, 2021
In October 2021, the FDA released new safety guidelines regarding breast implants. For patients seeking breast reconstruction, revision, or augmentation surgery, these new rules will impact your experience with the procedure. Dr. Kirtly Jones explains the importance of the new rules and what they me ...
Do You Urinate a Lot? It Might Be Diabetes
Nov 18, 2021
If you have diabetes, one of the common problems is either frequent urination or the feeling that you always have to go to the bathroom. It’s so common for diabetics that this symptom is an indication to doctors that you might have the disease. Young or old, diagnosed or not, if you have urinary p ...
What the New FDA Salt Guidelines Means for You
Oct 21, 2021
Recent studies have shown that people in the U.S. consume too much salt in their daily diet, in some cases over 30% of the recommended amount. A high sodium diet can lead to serious health conditions like hypertension, heart disease, and stroke. In response, the FDA has issued new guidelines for foo ...
What You Need to Know About Fertility Treatments: After Age 40
Oct 14, 2021
For women over the age of 40 looking to get pregnant, it is important to start working with a fertility specialist sooner than later. The treatment options available become more limited as we age, so finding the right doctor to help with conception can be a crucial step in your fertility plan. Dr. K ...
What You Need to Know About Fertility Treatments: Between Age 35 to 40
Oct 7, 2021
What You Need to Know About Fertility Treatments: Between Age 35 to 40 If you and your partner have been tying to get pregnant between 35 and 40, you may want to speak with a fertility specialist. The fertility treatments available to you greatly rely on the age of the woman trying to have a child. ...
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