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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 w... Read more
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 sur... Read more
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
You're sick. Or something has been bothering you. Or it's time for your annual checkup. You make an appointment to see your doctor.
Years ago, that was it. The doctor asked some questions, examined you, ordered some tests, maybe gave you a prescription and then sent you on your way.
No longer. Today, doctors have a multitude of high-tech diagnostic tests and treatment options to draw on, and patients are bombarded with health information (some reliable, some not) everywhere they turn. Add the fact that both doctors and patients have much less of another cr
... Continue reading Take Charge of Your Health!.
Ovarian Cancer Breakthrough
Ovarian cancer. It's called the silent killer, and less than half of women diagnosed with it will live five years. But now, a special kind of chemotherapy lets them live longer.
Grandmother Mable Parr should be a natural at driving a videogame racecar. For 21 years, she drove a school bus and a tractor. But last July, she hit a life-changing bump. "Every time I hit a rut, I had pain. So, I went to the doctor, and I had a CTscan, and it was ovarian cancer," she says.
Parr had surgery to remove the tumor and is now getting a special kind of chemotherapy. Along with standard chemo given through an IV
... Continue reading Ovarian Cancer Breakthrough.
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.
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
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?.
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