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How to prevent portion distortion

SCIENTISTS KEEP WRACKING THEIR BRAINS to come up with a definitive explanation for the current epidemic of obesity that is impacting the US and much of the developed world. But to most people blessed with common sense, it’s clear that a number of factors enter into the equation.
HIFU for prostate cancer

HIFU for prostate cancer

HIFU for prostate cancer

ADVERTISEMENT Outpatient Prostate Cancer Treatment using HIFU Tissue Ablation: A minimally invasive treatment option with low risk of side effects  Prostate Cancer and Non-Invasive Treatment Option  Approximately 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
David Brown, MD

David Brown, MD

The obesity-cancer connection explained

CARRYING EXCESS BODY WEIGHT can have an adverse impact on one’s health in a variety of different ways—and not just in terms of the more obvious obesity-related ailments such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes.
Eating Well

Eating Well

EATING WELL - Healthy eating on a tight budget

SITTING HERE LOOKING AT a box of doughnuts a coworker brought in, I’m considering writing about temptation, moderation, and willpower. At the same time, I’m contemplating what to make for dinner for my college kids home for spring break.
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Time to pamper your skin!

DR. HANDLER OFFERS TELEDERMATOLOGY TO HUNDREDS OF PATIENTS Dr. Handler has been providing virtual dermatology to patients in many states over the past several years. Due to the viral pandemic, this may be of interest to his present and prospective patients. Go to Dr.
Bethany Schnipke, OTR/L, CLT

Bethany Schnipke, OTR/L, CLT

Stay a step ahead of lymphedema

WHEN FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, the lymphatic system performs several important functions, including, among other duties, carrying white blood cells throughout the body to fight infection, maintaining proper fluid levels in the tissues, and helping to rid the body of toxins, waste, and debris.
Faheem Ahmad, MD

Faheem Ahmad, MD

Cancer staging: What do those numbers mean?

AT THE TIME OF DIAGNOSIS, cancer patients are usually informed of the stage at which their cancer was discovered, giving them a sense of how far their disease has progressed. How is the stage of a cancer determined, and what do those staging numbers actually mean?