Katherine Alexis Athanasiou
School
Stony Brook University
Expertise
Medicine, Healthcare, Wellness
- Katherine is a certified physician assistant with clinical experience working in the fields of Rheumatology and Family Medicine.
- Through writing, Katherine hopes to increase her reach in terms of educating people on both common and rare medical conditions, cutting edge treatments, and evidence-based wellness therapies.
- Her passions of medicine and writing have come together over the years with featured publications across various Long Island newspapers, as well as in the Journal of American Academy of PAs.
Experience
Katherine's spark for writing started at a young age when her poems were featured in the local Penny Savers "Kid's Corner." From then on, she has always been able to blend her passions of writing and medicine together. Whether through providing patients with pertinent medical educational content, writing case reports on complex illnesses, or even covering local events in her beloved community, her love of writing has always been on the forefront of her life. Her writings eventually led her to winning a writing competition affiliated with the Journal of American Academy of PAs while she was a Physician Assistant student. She currently finds herself working full-time as a PA in Rheumatology while regularly writing for Health Digest.
Education
Katherine earned a Masters Degree from Stony Brook University to become a Physician Assistant.
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Stories By Katherine Alexis Athanasiou
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It's been thought that due to the proximity to the breast, ingredients found in deodorants and anti-perspirants might aid in the development of breast cancer.
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In late January, Dr. Anthony Fauci stated that wearing two masks would likely be more effective than one alone — something he chalked up to "common sense."
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The National Police Agency of Japan reported nearly 21,000 deaths by suicide in 2020, an increase from the 750 that occurred in 2019 (via Japan Times).
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Below the shoulders and aside from the muscle groups which support them, the biceps brachii and the triceps brachii make up the bulk of your upper arms.
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Are collagen add-in powders and coffee creamers really all they've been chalked up to be? Let's get to the facts.
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A recent research article found that people with dementia exhibited a significantly increased risk of developing COVID-19 compared to patients without dementia.
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People and families affected by rare disease often try for years to obtain a diagnosis of mysterious symptoms. Nearly 30 million Americans have a rare disease.
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Individual trampolines have gained traction in the fitness industry as an exercise tool, for their full-body cardio workouts known as rebounding.
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Multiple lockdowns, quarantining, isolation, tragic loss, food and job insecurity, and the chronic high levels of stress you've experienced may be aging you.
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We have all suppressed the completely natural urge to sneeze. While it may seem like a harmless act at the time, holding in your sneeze is not such a good idea.
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At age 44, Shakira is in the best shape of her life. So what is Shakira's secret to her contoured and strong body? If you guessed dance, you're right.
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The key to protection when masking is having a good and secure fit. Can a mask fitter help?
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The scientific survey on the topic of mid-day napping is not conclusive, indicating a need for more robust and specific studies.
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For the past 20 years, lung cancer has been the leading cause of cancer deaths, and also the most common form of cancer globally. That last part has changed.
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While beards may pique your interest, there is one downside — the dreaded "beard burn."
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Only three weeks after his diagnosis of stage 4 small cell lung carcinoma, actor Dustin Diamond, age 44, has passed away. This is his fatal cancer explained.
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Licking your lips temporarily wetting the lips but ultimately leaves them more dry and damaged than before.
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Whatever your situation may be, learning about the luxurious and very accessible practice of sound bathing may bring about some surprising revelations.
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You might be surprised to know that any type of straw may actually be negatively impacting your health.
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Mega-retailer Walmart is pledging to give the U.S.'s vaccination efforts a big boost.
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Pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. released a statement yesterday announcing that it was halting the production of its two COVID-19 vaccine candidates.
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You might assume eating a grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice could do no harm. However, consumption of grapefruit may not be recommended.
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Kundalini yoga is an increasingly popular style of yoga. This is what differentiates Kundalini style and technique from regular yoga.
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Fertility clinics around the country noticed an increase in the number of women choosing to freeze their eggs during the pandemic.
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While many people may associate toxic shock syndrome with the prolonged wearing of tampons, men, women, and children may experience this condition.
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Should you always take your shoes off in the house? Learn the possible health and safety reasons why you may want to leave your outdoor shoes by the door.
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Betty White, the actress and comedian, is turning 99 this year. This is what Betty White says is the key to staying young forever.