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May 04, 2009 10:21 AM EDT --
Some people find it hard to live with even the slightest imperfection. Their need to appear to be perfect, or actually be perfect, is so intense that it's exhausting, if not painful. Though the word . . .
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February 26, 2009 03:10 PM EST --
There’s been some discussion lately in the medical community about finding a way to reward people for getting and staying healthy. I think financial incentives for adopting healthy habits is a good idea, . . .
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January 23, 2009 02:55 PM EST --
This medical problem has a fancy name -- perleche. It is also called angular stomatitis or angular cheilitis. Dr. Howard LeWine explains why this happens, how to treat it, and what you can do to prevent . . .
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January 08, 2009 11:29 AM EST --
"Personalized medicine" sounds great. It reminds me of how we embraced the term "holistic medicine" in the past. In fact, personalized medicine and holistic medicine both embrace . . .
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December 22, 2008 12:22 PM EST --
Have you ever wondered about the ringing, buzzing, or humming noise in your ear? Most people have had this happen at some time. For many people, tinnitus is a persistent problem. Sometimes it can be medication . . .
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November 24, 2008 03:47 PM EST --
I suspect many people have circumstances similar to mine. They feel well, consider themselves healthy, and want to stay that way. But their LDL cholesterol is a little high. Here is why I decided to take . . .
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October 24, 2008 04:03 PM EDT --
Is it something to worry about? What causes it? Check out Dr. LeWine's video to find out.
Check this video from Harvard Medical School doctor - Howard Lewine!
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October 21, 2008 02:32 PM EDT --
With so much emphasis placed on increasing physical activity, we hear very little about overtraining. The definition of overtraining is personal. It is the point at which a person is exercising so hard . . .
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October 08, 2008 05:27 PM EDT --
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the irreversible damage to the lungs that results in diminished airflow in the lungs. While inhalers ad some oral medications can help you feel better, there is . . .
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September 16, 2008 09:37 AM EDT --
Recent studies have questioned the importance of strictly keeping blood sugars in the normal range for people with type 2 diabetes. This week we learn that going for tight control when you first get diagnosed . . .
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August 26, 2008 04:21 PM EDT --
Many states and employers are using financial incentives to entice people to join "Get Healthy" programs. The state of Alabama has gone to the next step. Alabama will charge obese state employees . . .
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August 20, 2008 11:30 AM EDT --
Doctors frequently prescribe long-acting narcotics to help keep cancer pain and other causes of chronic pain in check. Of the long-acting preparations, methadone is clearly the most affordable. But methadone . . .
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August 19, 2008 05:31 PM EDT --
Bacteria and other infectious organisms are remarkably resilient. They often develop ways to survive drugs meant to kill them. The phenomenon is called antibiotic resistance . Overuse of antibiotics . . .
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August 18, 2008 11:46 AM EDT --
The FDA just issued a new warning about a potentially serious drug interaction. If you take amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone) and simvastatin (Zocor, Vytorin), talk with your doctor about switching to a . . .
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August 07, 2008 01:43 PM EDT --
Dr. Ronald Evans and his colleagues reported the results of research on mice that showed promise for such a pill. While it mimics some of the benefits of exercise, a pill for humans is many years, if not . . .
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July 31, 2008 11:39 AM EDT --
Cell phones emit electromagnetic radiation. There are some theoretical reasons why they might increase cancer risk. But multiple studies haven't proven this in humans. Without the hard evidence proving . . .
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July 09, 2008 02:10 PM EDT --
The American Academy of Pediatrics just released new recommendations for children at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease. For some children, as young as two years of age may be appropriate. . . .
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July 08, 2008 10:18 AM EDT --
A CT heart scan can tell you whether you have plaque buildup in your coronary arteries. It's quick and easy. But the information may not change what you need to do to keep your heart healthy. And . . .
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June 17, 2008 05:16 PM EDT --
Performance-enhancing dietary supplements are regularly used by competitive athletes and daily exercisers. Surveys indicate that 75% of college athletes and almost 100% of body builders use at least one . . .
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June 16, 2008 03:27 PM EDT --
Sudden cardiac death results in 325,000 deaths per year, more deaths than lung cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer combined. Here's what likely happened to Mr. Russert. To learn . . .
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