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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... »
Secondhand Smoke & Heart Attack Risk; Poor Physical Fitness During Childhood & Heart Disease Risk During Adulthood
Health Report:    Secondhand Smoke & Heart Attack Risk  Poor Physical Fitness During Childhood & Heart Disease Risk During Adulthood  “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”  By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS  Last Updated:  01/04/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
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... »
Super-Size Me: Fast Food’s Effects on Your Liver; Exercise, Weight & Coronary Artery Disease; Contamination of Surgical Instruments in the Operating Room
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. SUPER-SIZE ME: FAST FOOD’S EFFECTS ON YOUR LIVER Obesity is an epidemic in... »
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), Pap Smear Results & Cervical Cancer; Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Infection & Oral Cancer; Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) & the Risk of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD)
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. HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (HPV) INFECTION, PAP SMEAR RESULTS & CERVICAL CANCER An estimated... »
Abdominal Obesity & the Risk of Death in Women; Folic Acid Pretreatment & Heart Attacks; Pancreatic Cancer Regression after Injections of Bacteria
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. ABDOMINAL OBESITY & RISK OF DEATH IN WOMEN There is increasing evidence that... »
Age of Transfused Blood & Risk of Complications after Surgery; Obesity, Blood Pressure & Heart Size in Children
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.  AGE OF TRANSFUSED BLOOD & COMPLICATIONS AFTER SURGERY Everyday, thousands of people undergoing... »
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... »
Exceptional Longevity in Men; Testosterone & Risk of Prostate Cancer; Smoking & Pre-malignant Colorectal Polyps
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. EXCEPTIONAL LONGEVITY IN MEN Lifespans, for both women and men, continue to rise... »
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