Slow ALS Symptoms Dr.’s Q&A
What happens in ALS, and what does it do to a person? Dr. Rosenfeld: ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a motor neuron disease, which means nerve cells are dying. Motor nerve cells normally...
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That is the Spirit
Everyone gets down in the dumps at some point. But you don’t have to stay there. Pull yourself up with these boot-strap grabbers: Put on your workout shoes. Physical activity can lift your spirits....
Shoulder Injuries Q&A
What exactly is the rotator cuff? The rotator cuff is about four muscles with a common tendon. They have as their function primarily to internally rotate and externally rotate the arm. It’s an important...
Burn Away Hair
Doctors say it’s non-invasive, quicker than a laser and less painful than the average hair removal technique. It’s called the epilight system. The new device is a customized approach to an age-old problem —...
Artificial Intelligence for Cancer
Computer programs that mimic human intelligence could be the next new method of colon cancer detection, say researchers. Researchers from the University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center have devised a method that uses “artificial...
Detect Ovarian Cancer
It’s the fourth leading cancer killer among American women, but unlike breast and cervical cancer, there is no test designed to catch ovarian cancer before it spreads. So what is a woman’s best defense?...
Hidden Hearing Loss Q&A
Why is having fluid in your ears a problem? Dr. Maxwell: Fluid is a problem because it gives you hearing loss. Every child that has fluid in the ears has some sort of hearing...
Breast Cancer Survivors Show Comparable Quality of Life
Most women who undergo surgery and treatment from breast cancer recover from the acute effects of their treatment and have a quality of life comparable to that of other women their age, a California...
New Hope for Children with Arthritis
A new treatment shows encouraging results for children with a severe form of arthritis, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology. Researchers are looking for new ways...
An Answer for Fainting
Fainting can be a serious concern for many people. It can happen at any time, causing people who suffer from fainting episodes to give up driving, working and many other daily activities for fear...
Hormonal Headaches
16-million Americans suffer from migraine headaches so intense they can’t function at home or work. 75-percent are women. Researchers believe they finally understand the root of the migraine problem. Three years ago, Patricia suffered...
Ayurvedic Eating
The lowdown Ayurvedic is an ancient Indian philosophy which teaches that everything is composed of five elements (air, water, earth, fire and space) and that these combine to form doshas, or body types: vata,...
Antioxidants on the Rocks
You’ve heard that tea can lower risks for developing cardiovascular disease and cancers, bolster immune responses, and strengthen bones and teeth. But at this time of year, who wants to cradle a hot cup?...
Low Down on Hair Loss
While hair loss may seem to some as just a cosmetic inconvenience, $7 billion is spent each year on treatments. Androgenic alopecia, also known as male or female-pattern-hair loss, affects about 30 million American...
Supplements Worry Surgeons
Ginseng, Ginko, St. John’s Wort. Each year, Americans spend millions of dollars on herbal supplements to treat everything from depression to memory impairment. However, “all natural” doesn’t always mean it’s harmless, especially if you’re...
PMS and Conventional Treatments
While the causes of PMS still evade us, there are several circumstances that we know seem to predispose women to the condition. So, you’re more likely to suffer from PMS if you’re between the...
Virtual Therapy
When should a person consider the fear of heights a problem? Fear of heights would be a problem for a person if they restricted their lifestyle and avoided situations that are objectively harmless. What...
In the Name of Relief
In 1996, Americans swallowed 2.6 billion dollars worth of over-the-counter pain relievers in about 200 different brands. Consumers can get pretty confused deciding how much to take of what and when, but it doesn’t...
Brain Game
The American Medical Association estimates that one in every 200 people will develop Parkinson’s Disease, a disorder that affects movement, speech and swallowing. There is no cure, but a video game created by Arizona...
Cool Coronary Lasers
Every year, 300-thousand Americans have bypass surgery. Unfortunately, more than half of those bypasses block up again in less than 10 years. A couple of years ago, your best bet would have been a...
Stop Glaring at Me
While summer’s golden rays show their affection with warmer temperatures and an outpouring of healthy vitamin D, they can damage your eyes. Solar radiation causes many vision impairments and diseases, including cataracts, macular degeneration,...
Sleep Thieves
Our society has launched frontal assaults on alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes; now it’s time to slay the sleepies, contends neuropsychology professor Stanley Coren in this comprehensive book. It seems that sleep, or rather our...
Help For Patients with Cerebral Palsy
How did you get involved with martial arts? Dr. Brunstrom: I started taking self-defense to learn how to protect myself because a woman at a grocery store near where I lived was carjacked and...
Flower Power
Gardening has long been a popular way for many people to relax and ease the stresses of the day, but did you know it has even more benefits for people who are physically or...
Edgy Veggies
June is National Fruits and Vegetables Month. While eating a rich array of colorful produce for good health isn’t a novel idea, your selections can be. If your usual choices leave you yawning, fortify...
Ending Acid Reflux Doctor Interview
Who are the ideal candidates for the new procedure for GERD? Dr. Melvin: Most people with reflux are treating with antacid pills and they work quite well for a lot of patients, but some...
Herbal Supplements
Cordyceps Cordyceps is a mushroom that has long been used, particularly in traditional Chinese medicine, for ailments ranging from asthma to coughs to female hormonal problems. Its use has since extended to include treating...
GERD Linked to More Esophageal Cancers
New research suggests more cases of esophageal cancer may be attributed to gastroesophageal reflux disease than doctors previously thought. Investigators who studied the link between GERD and different types of esophageal cancers found a...
Stopping Heartburn
It starts as a burning sensation in the chest, before slowly making its way up toward the neck and throat. At one time or another, nearly everyone experiences heartburn. Occasional heartburn is normal. However,...
Heartburn Surgery
More than 44-percent of all adults in the U.S. experience heartburn at least once a month. For most people, an over the counter drug will help, but for others the pain persists. Modern technology...