1) The reason you hear so much about it, is that the
prevalence of gout has increased greatly over the past 30 years. 2)
There is more gout for 3 main reasons: a) we live longer b)
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It’s officially fall and with that brings thoughts of wrapping up
another year. I know I may be a little early but I ascribe to the
department store calendar; it’s October and I am seeing ... Read More »
Can parabens in your makeup, lotion or underarm deodorant cause
breast cancer? Parabens are used as preservatives in many personal
care products (lotion, make-up and sunscreen.) Studies have shown
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What’s not to love about swelling, pain, and bulging varicose
veins? A ton, and they can be expensive to take care of. Patients
with varicose veins wonder which treatment is the best: laser
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A new book called Maggie Goes On a Diet, by Paul M. Kramer,
is stirring up a world of controversy before it has even been
published. The book is about a 14 year old girl who is desperate to
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While most of us are not too happy with the current economic
downturn, over the past 3 years, there is actually some good news
about our bad economy. Several studies that range from an analysis
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Well, it is probably best for me to quickly state the answer to
this question is simply yes. Granted, in certain areas of
nutrition, there may be fewer choices to choose from, but
ultimately, with ... Read More »
We are surrounded by stress every day. It is inescapable. But how
much of that stress is our own and how much of it do we catch from
others around us? It is fairly hard to tease out where one
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