Chris Iliades, MD

Chris Iliades, MD, is a retired surgeon and regular contributor to Bottom Line Health.

Should You Go Gluten-Free?
Nutrition

Should You Go Gluten-Free?

Chris Iliades, MD | October 7, 2023

According to Harvard Medical School’s Harvard Health Letter, about 20 to 30 percent of Americans are following a gluten-free diet.…

The Truth About Prostate Health Supplements
Prostate

The Truth About Prostate Health Supplements

Chris Iliades, MD | September 6, 2023

If you Google prostate health, the first page that pops up lists a long line of prostate supplements. Many men…

When Your Heart Skips a Beat
Heart

When Your Heart Skips a Beat

Chris Iliades, MD | July 11, 2023

"My heart just skipped a beat.” You have probably heard it or said it. It’s called a premature ventricular contraction…

Brain Health in a Bottle?

Brain Health in a Bottle?

Chris Iliades, MD | June 6, 2023

The most common health fear among people over age 50 is Alzheimer’s disease. One solution to this angst for many…

Home Medical Essentials
Wellness

Home Medical Essentials

Chris Iliades, MD | May 8, 2023

People with high blood pressure benefit from high blood pressure monitors, and people with diabetes use home blood sugar monitors.…

Choosing the Best Over-the-Counter Pain Reliever

Choosing the Best Over-the-Counter Pain Reliever

Chris Iliades, MD | March 20, 2023

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain and fever medications are the most common medications Americans take. Although there are many brand names, there…

New Screening Guidelines for Anxiety Disorders
Diseases & Conditions

New Screening Guidelines for Anxiety Disorders

Chris Iliades, MD | February 3, 2023

In October, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued new guidelines for anxiety screening in primary care. They now…

Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Right for You?

Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Right for You?

Chris Iliades, MD | January 4, 2023

In 2017, in a rare moment of bipartisanship, the U.S. Congress passed legislation mandating the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…

The Protein Cure for Obesity and Diabetes

The Protein Cure for Obesity and Diabetes

Chris Iliades, MD | December 13, 2022

You’d think it’d be all about super-sized portions…but there are actually multiple factors concerning the epidemic of obesity, a trend…

How to Find Cancer in Dense Breasts
Diseases & Conditions

How to Find Cancer in Dense Breasts

Chris Iliades, MD | December 13, 2022

About four out of 10 women have dense breasts. Density has nothing to do with size—it just means that dense…

No Benefits from Popular Heart-Health Supplements

No Benefits from Popular Heart-Health Supplements

Chris Iliades, MD | December 13, 2022

Health supplements are a big industry. According to a recent market survey, Americans spend about $50 billion per year on…

Is Intermittent Fasting Bad for Reproductive Health?

Is Intermittent Fasting Bad for Reproductive Health?

Chris Iliades, MD | December 13, 2022

Intermittent fasting has become a popular way to lose weight. Also known as time-restricted eating, this diet plan is more…

Best Diabetes Drugs to Supplement Metformin
Diseases & Conditions

Best Diabetes Drugs to Supplement Metformin

Chris Iliades, MD | December 13, 2022

Up to 95 percent of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes, which includes approximately 37 million Americans. Once diagnosed,…

What Causes Cognitive Problems in Breast Cancer Survivors?
Women's Health

What Causes Cognitive Problems in Breast Cancer Survivors?

Chris Iliades, MD | December 13, 2022

If you’re a breast cancer survivor, your memory might not be as sharp as it used to be. Cognitive problems…

Mind-Body Practices Can Help Beat Type 2 Diabetes
Diseases & Conditions

Mind-Body Practices Can Help Beat Type 2 Diabetes

Chris Iliades, MD | December 13, 2022

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that limits the way your body regulates and uses sugar for energy, resulting…