Type 1 Diabetes and Your Child
Although the number of children with type 2 diabetes is growing, type 1 is still the most prevalent form of disease in people younger than 18. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, which means the body’s own immune system, designed to attack infec…
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Am I too old for braces?Although teeth can be moved more easily while the jaw is still growing, it’s never too late for braces. In fact, about 20 percent of orthodontic patients these days are adults, many of them on their second set of tinsel teeth. …
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Tim Day is a master sergeant in the Air Force. When the Gulf War erupted in the early 1990s, he was one of the first to volunteer for Operation Desert Storm. He also runs three miles a day and plays full contact football, often emerging from games blo…
Learn MoreBreast Cancer Treatment Overview
Responsible breast cancer specialists advise their new patients to weigh their options carefully before rushing into treatment. If you have breast cancer, you’re likely to need a combination of therapies. These will depend on the type and size of the …
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Why do I need to examine my breasts?The short answer is that you may not have to. After decades of encouraging women to do self breast exams, the American Cancer Society (ACS) no longer recommends them. According to the ACS, research has not shown a c…
Learn MoreThe Most Common Signs of Labor, According to an Ob-Gyn
If you’re pregnant and your due date is fast approaching, it’s important to be able to recognize the signs that you’re dilating and in labor.To help you better understand the stages of labor, the signs of early and true labor and the differences betwe…
Learn MoreHey, Cancer, Take a Hike!
“Take a walk. Earn big money, up to 1.7 cents per step!” If I saw an ad making that claim, I certainly would find it hard to believe. But in the last few years I have learned that in the fight against breast cancer, small steps can indeed lead to subs…
Learn MoreDrug Therapy for Breast Cancer
How are drugs used to fight breast cancer?Doctors use certain medications to help prevent breast cancer or, in combination with other therapies, to fight it and treat it. The kinds of drugs you’ll take depend on what stage your cancer has reached, whe…
Learn MoreEmergency Information: Traveling With Children
This document will help you in an emergency. Print out two copies and fill in the blanks. Keep one copy with you, and give one to your spouse or traveling companion. Also, be sure to pack your child’s prescription medicines (and bring them along if yo…
Learn MoreHow to Heal a Broken Blood Vessel in the Eye, According to a Doctor
Broken blood vessels in the eye are a common condition that transcends age, sex and race. Whether you’re young or old, male or female, it can lead to blood appearing in the eye.What to do when it happens to you?This article will help you understand wh…
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