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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!
Heroin: Chasing the Dragon, Slaying the Demon
Many people believe that addiction, and certainly more “serious” drug use or abuse is limited to the inner city – people in gangs, homeless, chronically mentally ill. This is simply…
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Chocolate – Friend or Foe?
I have always loved sugar. Halloween was my most beloved holiday. I remember trips to High’s with my brother, our allowance funding purchase of Big Buddy’s, Hostess cupcakes (the ones…
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What’s New In Cholesterol Treatment?
What’s New In Cholesterol Treatment? Do you ever wonder why cholesterol is important? We all wish we had the power to predict the future. While physicians do not have a…
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January 2014 Health Pearls
1. Many of us often wonder: Is it too late to start exercising as we reach middle age? We look at women like Jane Fonda or Diane Nyad and wish…
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OOH baby it’s cold outside
What better time to talk about frostbite prevention than during a week of record low temperatures across the country? Frostbite is the formation of tiny crystals inside the body which…
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Pre-Diabetes and How to Make a U-turn on the Road to Diabetes
Recent news in the prevention of diabetes is that weight training and yoga help decrease the risk of diabetes in women who have already been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. Although it does not…
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I’ve got the flu!
Many of our common illnesses are viral. What’s the difference between the common cold and “the flu”? First, “the flu” is not one disease. You can get “flu-like” illnesses anytime,…
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Hot Flashes and Some Remedies
Over the years, my patients have gotten older and almost half of my practice now is comprised of women over forty which explains why I often fall behind my schedule…
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Influenza season is upon us – focus on pediatrics cold and flu with some general tips
With cold and flu season upon us, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of what we can do to keep our little ones healthy and treat the symptoms when…
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December Health Pearls: The last one of 2013!
December Health News Vaccine for Prevention of Mild and Moderate-to-Severe Influenza in Children, New England Journal of Medicine, 2013; 369(26): 2481-91. Children who received a quadrivalent (targeted against 4 specific strains) flu…
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