Oncology

Lungs Cannot Tell The Difference

You might respond negatively if someone asks are you a smoker. But if you are frequently around smoke, do your lungs know the difference?

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doctors

Why Some Doctors May Avoid You

It is not your imagination. Physicians are distancing themselves from you, both in professional and social settings.

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Nutrition

You Need Some Fat

Chefs have a different view of fat than dietitians in general. Instead of extreme fat avoid­ance, it is wise to practice more responsible fat consumption.

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Nutrition

Try Instacart

Get healthy food delivered to your front door from more than a dozen stores from a single app on your smartphone.

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Covid-19

Adapting To Aerosolized Virus

This takes the coronavirus to a whole new level. What precautions must people take when air, in the absence of people, is contagious?

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Nutrition

Vitamins For Shut-Ins

While sheltering in place, we might not get enough food variety for the vitamins we need. In that case, these vitamins may be necessary.

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Otolaryngology

Welcome To A Migraine Symphony

My spouse rubbing lotion on her arms become soft violins. There is the abrupt baritone of a clearing throat. Clothes hangers are clashing symbols.

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Podiatry

Two Feet Wider

While looking through your closet, you may find old and forgotten shoes that are two sizes smaller than the new ones you wear.

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Nutrition

Crispy Pan Fried Ramen Pesto Salad

Turn a popular humble noodle into a quick, economical, nutritious, vegan gourmet meal.

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Breast Cancer

Asian vs Caucasian Breast Density

Among women, one quarter as many Chinese develop breast cancer as North American. Is this because of breast density, genetics, diet, or other factors?

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Gastroenterology

Hemorrhoids, Polyps, Hernias or Worse

What may appear to be similar disorders have distinct charac­teristics that a gastro­entero­logy professional notices.

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Cardiology

Cholesterol Highs and Lows

Most doctors have patient cholesterol guide­lines. Some grapple with the assertion of no evidence to support a specific choles­terol target level.

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Kevin Williams is a health advocate and writer of hundreds of articles for multiple web­sites, including: A Bit More Healthy, KevinMD (WebMD), and Sue’s Nutrition Buzz. He is a prior 15-year con­sul­tant for Neutrogena Research and Scientific Affairs.

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