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Health Report: Breast Cancer Treatment & Chronic Pain “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated:  11/15/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice... »

Health Report: Exercise & Prostate Cancer Risk “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the... »

Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS PROSTATE HEALTH: MEET YOUR PROSTATE GLAND: The prostate gland is a walnut-sized glad that is attached to the bottom of the bladder. The prostate gland wraps around the male urethra as it arises from the bladder, and multiple ducts that connect the prostate gland to the urethra allow the prostatic secretions to... »

Health Report: HPV Virus & Risk of Breast Cancer “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated:  10/25/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. ... »

Health Report: Post-Cholecystectomy Syndrome (Symptoms after Gallbladder Surgery) “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated:  10/18/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author.  Please... »

Health Report: Vitamin D & Falls in the Elderly “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated:  10/11/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. ... »

Health Report: Surgery, NSQIP, Complications & Death “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated:  10/04/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author.  Please consult... »

Health Report: Stress, Heart Disease, Exercise & Death “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated:  09/27/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author.  Please... »

Health Report: Vitamin D & Colorectal Cancer Survival “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated:  09/20/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. ... »

Health Report: H1N1 Swine Flu Update “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author.  Please consult with... »

Health Report: Green Tea, Aging & Lifespan “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated:  09/07/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author.  Please consult with your physician... »

Health Report: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diet & Fiber “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated:  08/30/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. ... »

        Health Report:        Update on Prostate Cancer and Cryotherapy     “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”   By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS     Updated:  08/23/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author.  Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes,... »

        Health Report:                 Exercise Improves Lymphedema Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors       “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”     By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS   Last Updated: 8/16/2009   The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author.  Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle... »

        Health Report:             Breast Cancer Recurrence, Death & Vitamin D     “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”   By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS     The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author.  Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes,... »

  Health Report:     Honesty, Dishonesty & Brain Function   “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”   By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS         The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author.  Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes, or if... »

    Health Report:         Coronary Artery CT Scans & Cancer Risk   “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS   The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author.  Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes,... »

      Health Report:                     Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) & Ovarian Cancer       “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”       By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated:  07/19/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author.  Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication... »

      Health Report:             Breast Cancer & Metformin (Glucophage)   “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”     By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated:  07/12/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author.  Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes, or... »

    Health Report: Prostate Cancer & Green Tea   “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Last Updated:  07/05/2009       The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author.  Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes,... »