Dr. James Goydos answers this and more winter skincare concerns and shares how to protect against melanoma this season. — This article was previously posted on Dr. James Goydos’ Hubpages. Winter is coming. It’s not just a memorable phrase from Game of Thronesbut is a great reminder about the season change. One can never be too prepared when it comes to the weather. Changes in weather can come with all…

Sunscreen isn’t just for the summer. — The nights are getting longer, and the days are getting shorter and cooler as the clocks have gone back for part of the world. As many enjoy the transition into autumn and the coming winter months, it is easy to forget how we remain vulnerable to the sun, despite it…

New Jersey requires mask mandates in schools, vaccinations for childcare workers, and more measures to help slow the spread. This article was previously published on Dr. James Goydos’ Newsbreak. Throughout the pandemic, the world has seen many approaches undertaken to help contain the pandemic. Some of the earliest measures to help slow the spread have their roots in history, such as those taken to fight the Black Death. …

Dr. James Goydos shares a collection of podcasts which address finding meaning and satisfaction in medicine and reducing physician burnout. — September 30th is International Podcast Day. Podcasts have expanded in popularity in recent years, with now over 2 million podcasts and 48 million episodes available worldwide. One of the many benefits of the Internet is the ability to bring targeted information to a wide audience with a few simple keystrokes…

Dr. James Goydos, physician and surgical oncologist shares the importance of adding skin care to our self care routine. — Self-care is on the rise. A survey by research company OnePoll found that approximately three quarters of Americans surveyed were more conscious of needing self-care in 2020. Analysis of Google Search Trends showed a 250% increase in self-care related searches between 2019 and 2020. …

COVID-19 precautions are meant to preserve public health, not impinge on our freedoms. — “When do we get our freedom back?” It is the question that plagues many in the United States, as they have misconstrued the concept of freedom, diverting it from its intended meaning. There is nothing political or sinister about the steps needed to contain this pandemic. There is a rich…

As the world continues to grapple with the novel coronavirus, the virus continues to mutate. Mu, the newest of several SARS-CoV2 variants, has now been identified in Nebraska. Nebraska marks the final state in the United States to record a case of the variant. To date, the variant is now in every state in the country. While much is still unknown about the mutation, including its potential resistance to existing vaccines, it is being monitored. The mutation is currently considered a “variant of interest” (VOI) by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Melanoma isn’t just a risk in the ‘Sunshine State’. — If you asked the average person where the highest rates of skin cancer were in the United States, the expected response would be in states known for their sunshine. Given we now understand the link between excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) and some forms of skin cancer, the assumption…

It can broaden your perspective of the world and those who live differently than in your backyard. — I come from a blue-collar family and vacations were always a way to let my hard-working parents unwind and spend time with the kids. The destination wasn’t as important as the journey with the only requirements for a good vacation spot were that it wasn’t too far away, it wasn’t…