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Breast Cancer, Physical Therapy & Lymphedema
Weekly Health Update: Breast Cancer, Physical Therapy & Lymphedema “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated: 01/17/2010 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by... »
Soy Isoflavones Decrease Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk
Soy Isoflavones Decrease Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated: 12/13/2009 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... »
Vitamin D & Breast Cancer Risk
Health Report: Vitamin D & Breast 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... »
Breast Cancer Treatment & Chronic Pain
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... »
Breast Cancer & Metformin (Glucophage)
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... »
Diet, Soy & Breast Cancer Risk
(Click above image for TV36 interview of Dr. Wascher) (Anticipated Publication Date: March 2010) Health Report: Diet, Soy & Breast Cancer Risk “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated: 06/07/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations... »
Breast Cancer Incidence & Hormone Replacement Therapy; Circumcision & the Risk of HPV & HIV Infection
Health Report: Breast Cancer Incidence & Hormone Replacement Therapy  Circumcision & the Risk of HPV & HIV Infection “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”  By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS    Last Updated:  12/21/2008 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. ... »
Generic vs. Brand-Name Drugs, Stress & Breast Cancer Survival
Health Report: Generic vs. Brand-Name Drugs Stress & Breast Cancer Survival   “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”  By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS      Last Updated:  12/7/2008  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... »
A Possible Cure for Down’s Syndrome?; Smoking & Cognitive Decline; Calcium & Vitamin D & Breast Cancer Risk
Health Report: A Possible Cure for Down’s Syndrome? Smoking & Cognitive Decline Calcium & Vitamin D & Breast Cancer Risk  “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Last Updated:  11/30/2008 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. ... »
Breast Cancer & Fish Oil; Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Treatment; Vasectomy & Prostate Cancer Risk
Health Report: ——————————————————————————– “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Last Updated: 11/23/2008 ——————————————————————————– 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... »
Exercise & Weight Loss; Green Tea, Folic Acid & Breast Cancer Risk; Foreign Language Interpreters & ICU Patients
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 you have any other concerns regarding your health. EXERCISE & WEIGHT LOSS It’s no secret that our society is the heaviest... »
Sleep, Melatonin & Breast Cancer Risk; Mediterranean Diet & Cancer Risk; New Treatment for Varicose Veins
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 you have any other concerns regarding your health. SLEEP, MELATONIN & BREAST CANCER RISK It has been previously hypothesized that women... »
Breast Cancer Recurrence & Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT); Carotid Artery Disease: Surgery vs. Stents?; Statin Drugs & Cancer Prevention
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 you have any other concerns regarding your health. BREAST CANCER RECURRENCE & HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HRT)  Regular readers of this column... »
Vitamin D & Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin D & Breast Cancer, Green Tea & Cancer
VITAMIN D & CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH The more that we understand about how Vitamin D works in the body, the greater becomes our appreciation of its myriad health-related effects. Previously, this essential vitamin was considered primarily in terms of its important role in the absorption of calcium. (Calcium not only provides strength for our bones, but... »
Minority Women, Hormone Replacement Therapy & Breast Cancer; Does Health Insurance Improve Health?
MINORITY WOMEN, BREAST CANCER & HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY In 2002, the landmark Women’s Health Initiative Study reported that the long-term use of hormone replacement medications, consisting of two female hormones in pill form, was associated with a 26% increase in the relative risk of breast cancer (among other serious diseases as well, I might add). ... »
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