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Lactose Intolerance or Milk Allergy?

Thirty to fifty million Americans suffer from lactose intolerance or a milk allergy, but how do you tell the difference? Lactose intolerance is the body's inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, the major sugar found in milk. Many...

Thirty to fifty million Americans suffer from lactose intolerance or a milk allergy, but how do you tell the difference? Lactose intolerance is the body's inability to... Read more

Lyme Disease: From Ticks to Aches

By Martin Bergman, MD MCP-Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA Discovery Since its first description in 1977, Lyme disease has captured the attention ... Read more

The Power of Visualization

Have you ever thought about your favorite dessert and started to salivate? You may not have known it, but you were practicing visualization. This technique of mind over b... Read more

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Detecting Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women in the United States. Figures from the American Cancer Society show more than 35 percent of woman over 40 are not getting screened for the disease. If you're afraid to get tested, don't be.

Brenda Rosier has had mammograms before. Her thoughts? "Cold. Hard. Painful," she says.

A mammogram is the most common procedure used by doctors to find breast cancer, but it's not the only way. One new option is a procedure known as ductal lavage.

"If you got used to it, [it is] just like having your annual pap smear," says patient Mary Pa ... Continue reading Detecting Breast Cancer.

Olympic Cyclist Puts a New Spin on Arthritis Awareness

World Champion cyclist Kristin Armstrong, 34, was diagnosed with osteoarthritis nearly seven years ago. Already an accomplished tri-athlete, slowing down wasn't an option so she turned to cycling as a sport that would be easier on her joints. Through hard work and determination, she is now preparing to compete as a cyclist in the upcoming 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. This year, Armstrong is supporting the Arthritis Foundation's annual Arthritis Walk events and Team TripleFlex by sharing her personal success story.

"I found that cycling was a great way to remain active and keep my joints strong," says ... Continue reading Olympic Cyclist Puts a New Spin on Arthritis Awareness.

Summer Sun Screen Mistakes, Myths and Solutions

Spring sun and the approach of summer remind many of us to get diligent about applying sunscreen before heading outdoors. But is that enough to protect your skin this summer? More than 1 million Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society.

"Changes in the environment and popular misconceptions make it more important than ever to take steps that will minimize your exposure to cancer-causing UV rays," says Dr. Jessica Wu, resident dermatologist at EverydayHealth.com, the number 2 health destination online, and a clinical instructor in dermatology at USC Medical Scho ... Continue reading Summer Sun Screen Mistakes, Myths and Solutions.

SAGE: Minnesota's Cancer Screening Program

The Sage Screening Program (formerly the Minnesota Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program) is a statewide comprehensive breast and cervical cancer screening program whose primary objective is to increase the proportion of age-appropriate women who are screened for breast and cervical cancer with these services:

providing free screening and follow-up services to uninsured and underinsured women
reaching out to women who may not have regular health care providers
educating the public about the importance of screening
raising awareness among health professionals
... Continue reading SAGE: Minnesota's Cancer Screening Program.

Aspartame: What is That Stuff?

By C.J. Renner

Would it be possible to get through the day without those Diet Cokes? When a product is advertised as "sugar-free" it means more than just that it doesn't contain sugar - for most products, it means that it does contain aspartame. And this is one ingredient that's worth taking a closer look at.

The list of the alleged negative effects of aspartame is a long and frightening one. It ranges from relatively mild complaints of headaches and dizziness to cases where the sweetener is the supposed culprit of brain cancer and MS. As with just about any contentious product in this age, it is ... Continue reading Aspartame: What is That Stuff?.

Five Secrets for Happy and Healthy Hearts: Medicine Mom

When it comes down to it, we all want one thing in life: To be happy. And, it is when we achieve this state of mental bliss that our bodies tend to follow suit. You see with each chuckle and grin, our hearts pump stronger and our bodies become energized, setting the stage for joyful and healthful years to come.

So, in appreciation of Valentine's Day, I felt it appropriate to divulge five secrets to help keep your kids hearts (and yours!) both happy and healthy:

Secret 1: Love and laugh--a lot. Life is too short to be dull and boring. Live it up--responsibly of course. Sing with your kids. Dance with your kids ... Continue reading Five Secrets for Happy and Healthy Hearts: Medicine Mom.

Survey: Americans' Dirty Contact Lens Habits

Millions of Americans may be putting their eyes at serious risk every day by not using proper hygiene in caring for their contact lenses, a new survey reveals.

The survey, conducted by leading market research company Synovate, found that while contact lenses remain one of the safest forms of vision correction, contact lens wearers need to beef up their lens-handling regimes to ensure their eyes stay safe and healthy.

"It's certainly alarming to see how some people treat their lenses," says Dr. Pat Del Vecchio. "I see patients every day with eye infections and problems that could easily have been prevented j ... Continue reading Survey: Americans' Dirty Contact Lens Habits.

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