Chris Iliades, MD

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

Don’t Jump into Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Don’t Jump into Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Chris Iliades, MD | July 3, 2022

Between 12 and 13 percent of men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. For those with low-risk disease, the National…

Sleep Apnea: Bad for Your Brain
Sleep

Sleep Apnea: Bad for Your Brain

Chris Iliades, MD | June 5, 2022

According to the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Neurology, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is bad for brain…

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Sleep

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chris Iliades, MD | April 3, 2022

Since 1934, chronic fatigue has gone by many names, but today it’s called myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).This disorder affects…

The Leading Cause of Vision Loss
Eye Health

The Leading Cause of Vision Loss

Chris Iliades, MD | March 7, 2022

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is more common than glaucoma and cataracts put together, and it’s the leading cause of vision…

Why Breastfeeding Lowers Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes
Women's Health

Why Breastfeeding Lowers Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes

Chris Iliades, MD | February 11, 2022

Breastfeeding has long been hailed as super healthy for the nursing baby. It’s also a beneficial practice for the mom,…

Unraveling the Mystery of Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers
Diseases & Conditions

Unraveling the Mystery of Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers

Chris Iliades, MD | February 9, 2022

When you hear about lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths, the first cause-connection that comes to mind is…

Seniors with Hypertension May Need More Intensive Treatment

Seniors with Hypertension May Need More Intensive Treatment

Chris Iliades, MD | February 7, 2022

If you have high blood pressure, lowering it is one of the most important things you can do to reduce…

Genetic Study Links Digestive Diseases to Depression
Diseases & Conditions

Genetic Study Links Digestive Diseases to Depression

Chris Iliades, MD | February 4, 2022

The brain-gut connection makes sense: The body is an interrelated organism where what we think and feel affects our physical…

How Massage Heals and Strengthens Muscles
Wellness

How Massage Heals and Strengthens Muscles

Chris Iliades, MD | February 2, 2022

The hands-on practice of massage has been helping to heal sore muscles throughout human history. And several modern studies support…

Exercise Suppresses Cancer Tumor Growth
Wellness

Exercise Suppresses Cancer Tumor Growth

Chris Iliades, MD | January 31, 2022

It’s pretty much impossible to find a study that undercuts the benefits of exercise. According to the National Cancer Institute…

Genetic Risk Does Not Decrease Breast Cancer Survival
Women's Health

Genetic Risk Does Not Decrease Breast Cancer Survival

Chris Iliades, MD | January 27, 2022

Usually, the focus of gene mutations BRCA1 and BRCA2 is on increased risk for cancer, so women who test positive…

Exercise Reduces Chemo Brain in Breast Cancer Patients

Exercise Reduces Chemo Brain in Breast Cancer Patients

Chris Iliades, MD | January 25, 2022

“Chemo brain” is a real threat for women with breast cancer treated with chemotherapy. The medical term for this foggy…