Moench Jerry L MD - North Central Heart Institute

Is It Indigestion or A Heart Attack?

The holiday season can sometimes lead to unhealthy behaviors. We indulge at holiday buffets, enjoy an extra cocktail, skip our regular exercise and stress about everything that needs to be done. Perhaps that’s why there’s an increase in heart-related deaths during the holiday season. After analyzing 25 years of data and 53-million U.S. death certificates, researchers discovered the correlation, with heart-breaking numbers peaking on Christmas, the…

Sticker shock: Secrets of hospital billing revealed

Hospital charges are closely guarded secrets, but not anymore. KRQE News 13 has compiled a first-ever comparison of actual patient charges from all 44 New Mexico hospitals. And what it shows is a b…

How to Spot the Signs of Breast Cancer

More American women are surviving breast cancer, thanks in part to screening tests that can help detect it early. But knowing your own breasts can help you spot changes and report them to your doctor between exams.<br>Here are some signs to look out for.

Obesity as a disability? Doctors say no

Is morbid obesity by itself enough to quality as a disability? Most physicians in our latest poll strongly disagree. See the numbers and find out why.

What's Right for Your Child: Family Doctor or Pediatrician?

Family doctors are trained to care for patients of all ages. Here's why you should consider taking your child to a family doctor.

Can family doctors diagnose you with anxiety disorders?

I feel like my anxiety is out of control, especially this past six months. I was told by several adults to look into GAD. Unfortunately my family doctor is kind of snobby; when my sister couldn't stop throwing up he said it was normal and refused to believe us. I really don't know a good therapist/psychologist, and we don't really have the money for me to go to two doctors. I was wondering if family doctors can diagnose you with anxiety disorders and…

Things Your Family Doctor Wants You to Know

Patients often seek out specialists to fix what ails them. But often, a family physician is more than capable of handling health needs as these practicing doctors explain.

Allergic to cold? It’s a real problem, some doctors say

A lot of people complain about the cold weather, but now doctors say some kids are actually allergic to the cold

4 Things to Look For During Your Search For a Family Doctor

What to look for during your family doctor search.

3 Things Doctors Say You Should Do... But Shouldn’t!

3 Things Doctors Say You Should Do... But Shouldn’t! By Dr. Joel Kahn

Thinking of starting a family? Doctors say pre-pregnancy checkups are important to prenatal health

Checking in on health before pregnancy is just as important for women as it is during pregnancy, experts say.

Yes, I am a Rhodes Scholar who is "just" a family doctor. Here's why.

Yes, I am a family doctor. And I couldn’t be prouder of my choice.

Are physical examinations by family doctors still needed?

Are you wondering if an annual or regular physical examination is still necessary? A new study reveals that it’s an integral part of relationship-centered care and detection of diseases early on.

Why sometimes you need to be your family's doctor

I know there are many factors that influenced the circumstances of his death, but I can’t help but feel that I’m one of those factors.

Family Doctors Who Do More, Save More

A study suggests that coordinated care, led by a family doctor who is judicious about referring patients to specialists, leads to cost savings.

Doctors say this is what happens when teens don’t get enough sleep

Physicians say they see the consequences of late-to-bed early-to-rise every day in their office. “It’s a sleep deprivation epidemic."

What do compassionate doctors say?

Researchers recorded and analyzed doctor-patient conversations to determine what compassion sounds like. The findings may lead to better medical training.

Dysport Versus Botox: What Doctors Say

Like Botox Cosmetic, Dysport is a wrinkle relaxer based on a purified form of Botulinum toxin type A.

Why This Gut Doctor Says You Should Be Sprouting