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Vitamin D & Falls in the Elderly
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. ... »
CABG Surgery vs. PCI in Diabetics with Coronary Artery Disease; Sweetened Beverages and Coronary Artery Disease
Health Report: CABG Surgery vs. PCI in Diabetics with Coronary Artery Disease Sweetened Beverages and Coronary Artery Disease “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated: 03/22/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult... »
Depression, Stress, Anger & Heart Disease
Health Report: “A critical weekly review ofimportant new researchfindings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated: 03/15/2009 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 if you... »
Coronary Artery Disease: CABG vs. Stents?; Swimming Lessons & Drowning Risk in Children
Health Report: Coronary Artery Disease: CABG vs. Stents? Swimming Lessons & Drowning Risk in Children “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated: 03/8/2009 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 Differences Between Americans & Europeans; Lycopene & Prostate Cancer
 Health Report: Health Differences Between Americans & Europeans  Lycopene & Prostate Cancer “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”  By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS    Last Updated:  02/22/2009 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... »
Statin Drugs & Death Rates; Physical Activity, Breast Cancer & Sex Hormones
 Health Report:   Statin Drugs & Death Rates  Physical Activity, Breast Cancer & Sex Hormones  “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS  Last Updated:  02/15/2009 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... »
Obesity and the Complications of Diverticulosis (Diverticulitis & Bleeding); Obesity, Weight Loss & Urinary Incontinence
 Health Report:    Obesity and the Complications of Diverticulosis (Diverticulitis & Bleeding) Obesity, Weight Loss & Urinary Incontinence “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”  By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS  Last Updated:  02/01/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult... »
Stress & Your Risk of Heart Attack; Vitamin D & the Prevention of Colon & Rectal Polyps
Health Report: Stress & Your Risk of Heart Attack Vitamin D & the Prevention of Colon & Rectal Polyps “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Last Updated: 12/28/2008 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not... »
Vitamin E & Vitamin C: No Impact on Cardiovascular Disease Risk; Does Lack of Sleep Increase Stroke & Heart Attack Risk in Hypertensive 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.  VITAMIN E & VITAMIN C:  NO IMPACT ON CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK Vitamin E... »
Statins Cut Heart Attack Risk Even with Normal Cholesterol Levels; Statins & PSA Level
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. STATINS CUT HEART ATTACK RISK EVEN WITH NORMAL CHOLESTEROL LEVELS The cholesterol-lowering statin... »
Smoking & Quality of Life
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. SMOKING & QUALITY OF LIFE Denial is generally not looked upon... »
Central Obesity & Dementia; Diet, Vitamin D, Calcium, & Colon Cancer
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.  CENTRAL OBESITY & DEMENTIA We are, quite plainly, the heaviest society in the... »
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... »
Obesity, Lifestyle & Heart Disease; Effects of Lifestyle & Nutrition on Prostate Cancer; Ginkgo Biloba, Ulcerative Colitis & Colorectal Cancer
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. OBESITY, LIFESTYLE & HEART DISEASE There has been much written about the link... »
Acute Coronary Syndrome- Do You Know the Symptoms?; Green Tea & Lung Cancer; Episiotomy & Subsequent Deliveries- An Unkind Cut
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. ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME- DO YOU KNOW THE SYMPTOMS? The acute coronary syndrome (ACS)... »
Can Statins Reverse Coronary Artery Disease?; Does Breast Ultrasound Improve Breast Cancer Detection?; Preventive Care Services at Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Centers
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. CAN STATINS REVERSE CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE? As regular readers already know, there is... »
Smoking Cessation & Risk of Death; Childhood Traumas & Adult Suicide Risk; “White Coat Hypertension†& Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
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. SMOKING CESSATION & RISK OF DEATH Smoking, as we all know, is associated... »
BRCA Breast Cancer Mutations & MRI Scans; Bladder Cancer Prevention with Broccoli?; Diabetes: Risk of Death Due to Heart Attack & Stroke
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. BRCA BREAST CANCER MUTATIONS & MRI SCANS An estimated 5-10% of all breast... »
Flat Colorectal Neoplasms & Cancer; Health Risks after Stopping Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT); Television, Children & Obesity
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. FLAT COLORECTAL NEOPLASMS & CANCER Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause... »
Universal Healthcare Insurance Study; Glucosamine & Arthritis
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. UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE INSURANCE STUDY As we continue to struggle with the explosive increase... »
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