Chances are you know someone - a family member, colleague, or friend who has been affected by cancer. You’ll want to learn more about prevention especially if you have a history of cancer in your family. There are over two hundred different types of cancer and the most common one for women is breast cancer. […]
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If you’re diagnosed with having problems of the prostate gland, it conjure up thoughts of those dreaded words - “prostate cancer.” Fortunately, most problems connected to this gland are not caused by cancer. Men over the age of 50 are the most commonly affected by prostate gland problems. The likelihood of contracting such problems increases […]
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This silent health epidemic is a ticking time bomb. The Hepatitis C virus is the newest recognized plague to afflict the baby-boomers.
How do you get Hepatitis C?
If you have ever had a blood transfusion before 1992, you may have a virus called Hepatitis C. If you served in the military during the 1970’s through the […]
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Did you find it difficult to get moving this morning? Have you noticed that your joints are painful after a mild workout? Are you beginning to wonder if you have a bit of arthritis? And what should you do about it?
One of the first symptoms of arthritis is pain and stiffness- especially in the morning […]
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By Dr. Rita Louise
Bad breath, morning breath, breath odor or halitosis are all terms used to describe a noticeably unpleasant odor exhaled on the breath. Halitosis is not a problem by itself, but it can cause concerns in our interpersonal relationships.
We are all familiar with how the consumption of certain foods such […]
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By Dr. Rita Louise
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is an inflammatory disorder where the tissues around the median nerve swell. The carpel tunnel is an open space in the wrist through which nine tendons and a large nerve (the median nerve) travel through and provide movement and feeling to the hand. It is formed by […]
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Expert Says Women Want the Gift of a Quiet Night’s Sleep
Dr. Michael Gelb, one of the nation’s leading specialists in sleep apnea and snoring, says that what most women want from their man on Valentine’s Day is the gift of a good night’s sleep!
According to Gelb, treating your chronic snoring so your significant other can […]
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First U.S. Jury Verdict Linking Asbestos From Welding Rods to Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Affirmed by New York Appeals Court
NEW YORK, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ — In the second major verdict against the U.S. welding industry in little more than a week, a New York State appeals court on Dec. 29th affirmed the first-ever jury finding […]
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The FDA and Diabetes drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline have reported “very rare” cases of Diabetic patients who have experienced blurry vision and swelling in their legs and feet when taking Avandia or Avandamet.
In some cases, stopping treatment or reducing the dose eliminated or improved the condition (Associated Press)
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What is Menopause?
Menopause begins in your early 40s as your ovaries gradually produce less and less of the hormone estrogen. Your periods become erratic - sometimes skipping a month or alternating between light and heavy.
The next period of time is the transitioning to actual menopause. During this time you may continue to have erratic periods, […]
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