Scarborough Family Medicine (SFM) is proud to announce the opening of their new office location at 4226 Hartley Bridge Road, Suite 103, Macon, GA 31216. The newly renovated office space is just down the road from the former location, a half mile east of 1-75. With over 20 years in private practice serving the Middle Georgia region, Dr. Scarborough’s patient…
Autism, now relabeled as Autism Spectrum Disorder, is a neurodevelopment disorder that is characterized when a child displays decreased or lack of communication and social skills and interaction with others. According to the CDC, this condition affects approximately 1 in 60 overall but diagnosed more in males with a prevalence of 1 in 37. Previously, autism was considered a single…
The American Heart Association has labeled April as “Move More Month.” As Americans, we have a more sedentary lifestyle. We drive more, cook less, and have more fast food than any other country. For these reasons, sitting plays a significant role in many health problems, from heart disease and diabetes, to depression and obesity. The number one risk factor for…
BACKGROUND Coronavirus also known as COVID -19 was discovered in the 1960s- 7 coronaviruses have been identified. The first four are common in humans. The last three are more recent coronaviruses associated with more recent epidemics. The COVID-19 is the newest one and it originated in China and has quickly spread globally within a 2-month period. 1 229E (alpha coronavirus)…
What Is Colon Cancer? Colon cancers refer to cancers found in the rectum and large intestine. Most times, colon cancers start out as a small polyp and can found on routine colonoscopy. The polyp, if left undiscovered, will continue to grow silently until it becomes symptomatic. Cancer risks depend on polyp size and type. Facts • There will be an…
What Are Eating Disorders? Eating disorders are now categorized as a mental illness. It recognizes the fact that the distorted views of the body is an integral part of the diagnosis. While eating disorders can be treated, left untreated, the disorder can be fatal. Most times the disorder is underrecognized making it harder to intervene early enough to reverse it.…
Heart disease is the number one reason for deaths in the United States. Over a half a million people die every year due to heart disease and it affects 1 in 4 individuals. Heart disease includes coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, valve disorders, congenital heart malformations and arrhythmias. Coronary heart disease is the most common and is a disease…
Obesity is on the rise for all age groups in the United States. BMI greater than 40 is considered morbid obesity meaning life threatening. Identifying and treating this in the younger generation is important as most kids who are obese are less likely to win this battle as an adult. Morbid obesity is a serious health condition that can lead…
Every week is challenge to eat healthy! Eating at home accomplishes many goals: saving time, money and calories! The week night meal must be tasty, healthy and most importantly on the table in less than 30 minutes (preferrably 20 minutes). It doesn’t have to be from scratch! Semi home made counts. Sunday is great time to write a quick mini…
