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!
How to Take the “Lag” out of Jet Lag
Have you ever suffered from jet lag? It can be miserable—sleepless nights and severe fatigue during daytime hours when you are supposed to be wide eyed and ready to take…
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More June Health News: OTC Acne Treatment, Adolescence and Indoor Tanning, Probiotics, Aspirin and Pancreatic Cancer.
1. FDA Warning on OTC Acne Medications: Many teenagers I see as patients have been using various over-the-counter (OTC) topical acne medications such as lotions, gels, cleansing pads, face washes,…
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The Air Is Thinner Up There — What Does That Mean?!
Each year in the United States 30 million people travel to altitudes above 6500 feet to ski, hike, marvel at the scenery or just relax. Nature’s beauty at that altitude…
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June Health News – The News is Bad for Red Meat and Soda, Good for Seafood and Veggies
1. Red Meat Consumption and the Increased Risk of Breast Cancer: Women, how much red meat do you eat a week? For years, many scientists have tried to link red…
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Keeping Your Child’s Teeth Healthy and Strong
Keeping Your Child’s Teeth Healthy and Strong You can do many things to keep your children’s teeth healthy and strong. Make sure they have a healthy diet, brush every day…
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Menopause 2014: An Update from the American College of Physicians Annual Meeting 2014
Although the existence of “Andropause” is very controversial in the medical community, there is no doubt that every woman goes through menopause, whether surgically induced or as a natural consequence…
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I Have Ticks In My Colon?!
Well, not ticks, but ‘tics’ – or diverticuli. What are tics, anyway? This is a question that I am often asked following a colonoscopy when they are commonly found. Diverticuli…
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More May Health News…
1. More patients will die from pancreatic cancer than from breast or prostate or lung cancer. My mother in law Dr. Cathy Wilfert was a medical student at Harvard University…
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Water Exercise – For Memorial Day and Year Round
Perhaps you think of pool exercise as being only for skilled swimmers or for those needing rehab for a joint. Well, think again! Swimmer or not, water is a great…
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May Health News
1. Type 2 Diabetes: Two Meals or Six Meals? As a type 2 diabetic, haven’t your physicians often advised you to eat multiple small meals instead of 3 big meals…
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