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Losing weight is challenging and keeping it off takes work. This became more evident after a recent study published in the medical journal, Obesity Biology and Integrated Physiology. Scientists followed 14 contestants from “The Biggest Loser” for six years after their time on the show and found that when the cameras went off, the weight…
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May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Awareness Month. May is a great time to talk about skin cancer because the weather is getting warmer and the hot days of summer are rapidly approaching. Many of us are planning to spend more time outdoors, will visit the beach or are headed out on vacation. According to…
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Are you suffering from insomnia? Is the recommended eight hours of uninterrupted sleep eluding you? If you answered yes, you should know that one potential cause of insomnia is your cell phone and/or other electronic devices. Surfing the internet, connecting with social media apps and watching television before your bedtime can be detrimental to your health.…
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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), black women experience sexually transmitted disease (STD) at disproportionally higher rates when compared to other races and ethic groups. As an example, in 2012 the rate of chlamydia among black women was over six times the rate among white women. Other than abstinence, consistent use of condoms is…
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In July 2015, the FDA approved Flibanserin (Addyi), a drug targeted for women who suffer from low sexual desire. For many years men have had multiple prescription medications to treat erectile dysfunction. Who hasn’t seen commercials for Viagra? Viagra was first approved in 1990 for treatment of male impotence. And since then, there have been nine…
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As if we need another reason to exercise, a research conducted by Dr. Richard Simpson at the University of Houston “suggests that exercise strengthens immune cells, improving their response to bacteria and viral infections and making them better at recognizing and killing cancer cells.” According to Dr. Simpson’s research, people who exercise 20 to 30…
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The Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant chain is in the news again. And again for all the wrong reasons. Five more E. coli cases have been linked to Chipotle in Kansas, Oklahoma and North Dakota; the dates range from November 18 to November 26. If you recall, Chipotle had an E. coli outbreak in October; mostly…
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World AIDS Day is held on the first of December each year to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS. It’s an opportunity for people all over the world to talk about prevention. According to the Center For Disease Control (CDC) an estimated 36.9 million people are living with HIV/AIDS worldwide. Here in the United States, approximately 1.2 million people are…
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Have you ever wondered what materials are used to make menstrual pads and tampons? Are the materials safe? Apparently, in years past manufacturers of pads and tampons have not been forthcoming with that information. Consumer groups have wanted to know for years what pads and tampons are made of. The environmental movement and awareness of toxic…
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Celebrity, singer, talk-show host and recent contestant on the ABC television series, Dancing With The Stars (DWTS), Tamar Braxton announced that she has blood clots in her lungs. As a result, she was forced to leave DWTS. In addition, she cancelled her tour performances. I am always grateful when celebrities share their medical history with their fans. It’s…
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On October 26, 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that red and processed meats can increase your risk for colorectal cancer. The WHO pulled together 22 international experts to review over 800 studies to assess the link between cancer and the consumption of red and processed meats. After reviewing the data the, WHO concluded that…
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This past week, food-borne infection has made the news. Due to possible E. coli contamination, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a recall of over 167,000 pounds of ground beef. According to the USDA, All American Meats of Omaha (a Nebraska-based meat company) shipped products to retailers across the country. The recall includes 60…
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