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Nicole Van Groningen, MD

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Latest Posts From Nicole

These Are the Most Common STIs and Exactly When You Should Get Screened For Them

Apr 2, 2019

These Are the Most Common STIs and Exactly When You Should Get Screened For Them

You don't need another doctor telling you about the dangers of unprotected sex.

Here's What a Doctor Has to Say About All That Protein You're Eating

Jun 24, 2018

Here's What a Doctor Has to Say About All That Protein You're Eating

High-protein, low-carb diets are often touted as magic cures for those who want to drop a little (or a lot) of extra weight.

2 Things You Need to Measure to Find Out If You're at a Healthy Weight

Jun 15, 2018

2 Things You Need to Measure to Find Out If You're at a Healthy Weight

If you're confused about what a "healthy weight" really means, you're not alone.

These Are the Most Effective Ways to Avoid Getting a Cold This Season

Feb 28, 2018

These Are the Most Effective Ways to Avoid Getting a Cold This Season

We are well into the throes of cold and flu season, where every doorknob and elevator button becomes an obstacle in the battle to stay sniffle-free.

Here's How to Stick to a Workout Plan Once and For All

Dec 31, 2017

Here's How to Stick to a Workout Plan Once and For All

Faced with a seemingly endless supply of trendy new workouts that all promise a better body and improved health, choosing the best one can seem overwhelming.

Dealing With a Yeast Infection? Here's How (and How Not) to Treat It

Oct 23, 2017

Dealing With a Yeast Infection? Here's How (and How Not) to Treat It

It burns, itches, and produces a disturbingly cottage cheese-like discharge.

This Is the Real Reason Women Get Their Periods at the Same Time

Oct 22, 2017

This Is the Real Reason Women Get Their Periods at the Same Time

Almost every woman I know has told me it's happened to them.

Diastasis Recti: The Weird Reason You Still Look Pregnant

Aug 23, 2017

Diastasis Recti: The Weird Reason You Still Look Pregnant

It's called the "mummy tummy" or the "mommy pooch."

A 10-Step Guide to Combat Fall Allergies

Aug 22, 2017

A 10-Step Guide to Combat Fall Allergies

For the 30 percent of Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, Fall often brings yet another round of itchy, sneezy misery.

1 Doctor Shares Why You Don't Need a Yearly Physical

Apr 16, 2017

1 Doctor Shares Why You Don't Need a Yearly Physical

You try your best to log eight hours of sleep each night, choose healthy food options when you can, and squeeze in a few hours of exercise each week.

These Are the Heart Disease Myths You Need to Know About

Feb 27, 2017

These Are the Heart Disease Myths You Need to Know About

Though most women are well-acquainted with the pink ribbons that call attention to breast cancer, far fewer know that February is American Heart Month, when the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women campaign strives to bring visibility to heart disease in women: the leading cause of female death.

Does Coffee Really Affect Your Fertility?

Dec 28, 2016

Does Coffee Really Affect Your Fertility?

Nicole Van Groningen, MD is an Internal Medicine physician at the University of California, San Francisco.