It’s easy to be overwhelmed with medical information in the media.
It is often written with the intent of being big on headlines but short on important details. We present that information in a reliable manner so you can be well-informed. We also summarize medical conference news
We hope all the pearls we will be gathering will help you on your journey to good health and happiness!
Red Dresses Represent More than Valentine’s Day
February has traditionally been designated Red Dress month to raise awareness of the issue of heart disease in women. Now there is a special day and a website as well. The stereotypical…
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Fit or Thin: Which is more important??
In the media and in medical literature, there are debates about which is more important for a long healthy life, being fit or being thin. There isn’t a simple answer,…
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Health Pearls – Breast Cancer Survivors and Brain Health; Extreme Prematurity and Future Health Risks
Breast Cancer Survivors and “Chemo Brain” Long after Treatment A large study from University of California, Los Angeles Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, showed…
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Health News: Pain Medications and Hearing Loss, Social Support Improves Breast Cancer Outcome, Optimism and Longer Life, Hormonal Contraceptions in Diabetes, Fitness and Bladder Incontinence…
Pain Relievers and Hearing Loss A study from Harvard, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, showed an increased risk of hearing loss in patients who used pain relievers on…
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The Positive Health Benefits of Being Outdoors
Although this post is about exercising and associated health impacts, let me begin by stating that being outdoors is good for your mental wellbeing. Even spending a short time outdoors…
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Now More Than Ever Our Children Need a Sense of Calm
In these times of conflict and polarization of our society, we need love and compassion more than ever. It doesn’t matter which side you are on politically; you can’t deny…
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October Health News: Bariatric Surgery and Pregnancy, HPV vaccine and Cervical Screening Frequency, Anger or Heavy Exertion and Risk of Heart Attack
Bariatric Surgery and Safer Interval for Pregnancy A study, published in JAMA, concurs with the recommendation from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology for women with bariatric surgery to…
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You Have Osteoporosis. What’s Next?
You recently had a DEXA bone density scan. You have been told you have osteopenia or osteoporosis – i.e. mild or more significant bone thinning, respectively – which carry a…
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What’s New In Shingles Vaccines?
When I talk to patients about the vaccines they should get routinely, we review Prevnar 13 and PneumoVax 23, the two pneumonia vaccines that should be given to seniors and…
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Health News: Obesity and Cancers, FDA Update on Ambien, Preterm Birth Prevention, Vitamin B12 Need and Deficiency
Obesity Increases Risks of 13 Types of Cancer. A review by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organization, published in the New England Journal…
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