ACUPUNCTURE AND FIBROMYALGIA
There is new hope for the millions of americans suffering from fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes muscle pain, stiffness and fatigue for unknown reasons. It affects between three and six percent of Americans, mainly women.... (Read more about ACUPUNCTURE AND FIBROMYALGIA) |
ADHD AND CHILDREN
“He was just so out of control with his hyperactivity that we sought medication at the age of four,” recalls Norine Eaton. Norine’s son Mark is now a teenager and she still works with him to conquer his attention deficit disorder. Desperate for... (Read more about ADHD AND CHILDREN) |
ADHD BRAINS
ADHD brain scans have revealed new information that might help doctors develop more effective ADHD treatments. These new findings show that the problem may in fact be due to a physical problem with the nerves in the brain.
It’s believed that... (Read more about ADHD BRAINS) |
ADHD CHILDREN & IRON DEFICIENCY
At first glance, Sean looks like your typical 12 year old, mesmerized by his video games. But, Sean’s mom, Susan, tells us she knew from when he was just 5 years old, he was different. “He was very unsettled and had problems sitting still in the... (Read more about ADHD CHILDREN & IRON DEFICIENCY) |
ADHD Report Card
Zach Neville was 4 years old when doctors diagnosed him with ADHD.
“They were really the classic symptoms if you go on the internet and you look at what the diagnostic criteria are, the impulsivity, the hyperactive, the inattentiveness, they were... (Read more about ADHD Report Card) |
ADHD Treatment
If your child as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—ADHD--you might have found it’s not so easy to get your child diagnosed and then started on medication. That’s because, according to new research, many pediatricians don’t want to treat... (Read more about ADHD Treatment) |
ADHD and Television
Can television actually cause your child to develop attention deficit disorder?
There have been studies suggesting this is true, and now another new study weighs in.
There are many reasons for experts to be concerned about the ill effects... (Read more about ADHD and Television) |
ALCOHOL AND STROKE RISK
Lately, alcohol has gained a lot of attention because of its benefits to the heart. It’s been shown to reduce cardiovascular risk when used in moderation. However, there’s a warning tonight that shows the opposite if used in excess.
Now, new... (Read more about ALCOHOL AND STROKE RISK) |
ALS AND VETS
He was the picture of health…a poster boy for the strength of the U.S. military. But Michael Donnolly can’t talk to us today. Michael’s father Tom says sadly, “Michael is now totally immobile, he is nourished by a feeding tube and his... (Read more about ALS AND VETS) |
ALZHEIMER CAREGIVERS
“I doubt whether there is a single day where I don’t cry,” says Larry Eber.
He never thought he would become caretaker of his life partner. His wife Joanne has Alzheimer’s disease. The responsibility has taken its toll on Larry. (Read more about ALZHEIMER CAREGIVERS) |
ALZHEIMER'S DRUG FAILURE
A new study provides discouraging evidence a drug used for Alzheimer's to stem the progression of the disease may not be effective in the long run. The recently developed drugs called acetylcholinesterase inhibitors held a lot of hope.
And... (Read more about ALZHEIMER'S DRUG FAILURE) |
ALZHEIMER’S AND DEPRESSION
Throughout his life, Ronald Reagan had plenty of victories on the campaign trail. But he lost what was his last battle in life, the battle against Alzheimer’s disease. It is condition against which noone wins, at least for now. And the latest... (Read more about ALZHEIMER’S AND DEPRESSION) |
ALZHEIMER’S AND EXERCISE
There is a growing body of evidence that shows that people can delay and even prevent the onset of dementia by living a healthier lifestyle when young, and that includes exercising.
We don’t completely understand what triggers Alzheimer’s disease... (Read more about ALZHEIMER’S AND EXERCISE) |
ALZHEIMER’S IMMUNE TREATMENT
While there are medications that can slow—slightly--the progression of Alzheimer’s, the end inevitably comes in all those affected. (Read more about ALZHEIMER’S IMMUNE TREATMENT) |
AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES
Millions of Americans will be spending part of their holiday weekend at amusement parks.
The rides have gotten faster and more thrilling. But in light of the recent death of a four year old boy in a virtual ride at Disneyworld, is there reason... (Read more about AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES) |
AUTISM AND BRAIN INFLAMMATION
A Johns Hopkins study has found new evidence that the brains of some people with autism show clear signs of inflammation, suggesting that the disease may be associated with activation of the brain's immune system. (Read more about AUTISM AND BRAIN INFLAMMATION) |
AUTISM AND IMMUNIZATIONS
It’s been a recurring concern among parents: do vaccinations put children at risk for autism? A new important study done at the mayo clinic looks at whether the increase in autism rates is due to immunization shots.
Recently there have been... (Read more about AUTISM AND IMMUNIZATIONS) |
AUTISM PREVALENCE
Are autism rates on the rise?
Recent studies have alluded to the fact that we are perhaps in the midst of an epidemic of autism. (Read more about AUTISM PREVALENCE) |
AUTISTIC PIANIST
It’s not unusual that a new CD by a composer is released.
What is unusual is that the artist is a blind, mentally retarded, and autistic 15 year old girl. Scientists believe there are only about 20 people like Brittany Maier, a true musical... (Read more about AUTISTIC PIANIST) |
Adult ADHD
It’s most often thought of as a childhood disorder. But adult ADHD —attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—is very common, affecting around eight million U.S. adults.
And now new research shows many of these individuals need help getting... (Read more about Adult ADHD) |
Alcohol Can Slow the Onset of Dementia
One drink per day may reduce the onset of dementia in elderly people.
Having one drink per day may impede the progress of cognitive impairment for seniors. A study at the University of Bari, Italy, involving 1,445 people between the ages of 65... (Read more about Alcohol Can Slow the Onset of Dementia) |
Alzheimer's Disease
One of the most frustrating of modern diseases is Alzheimer's disease. First described in Europe in 1906, Alzheimer's is characterized by mental degeneration causing memory loss but preserved motor skills. (Read more about Alzheimer's Disease) |
Alzheimer's Risk
There is a growing concern that too many Alzheimer's patients are being given dangerous medicines which as a result, are hastening their death. (Read more about Alzheimer's Risk) |
Ambien Follow Up
Last week we heard the reports surrounding the dangers of the sleep medicine ambien—that it caused those taking the drug to sleep walk and sleep eat.
But was all the hubub much ado about nothing?
That’s what many experts are saying, along... (Read more about Ambien Follow Up) |
Autism and ADHD Diagnosis
Autism and ADHD are two very different childhood diagnoses, but some overall questions in common: are they over diagnosed, and are there truly epidemics of these two conditions?
It’s instructive to first say that no one study, including these... (Read more about Autism and ADHD Diagnosis) |
Better Migraine Treatment
If your migraine treatment isn’t providing the benefit you had hoped, new research shows an easy way to boost its effectiveness.
This latest study in the Journal of the American Medical Association looked specifically at the group of medicines... (Read more about Better Migraine Treatment) |
Binge Drinking Can Affect Decision Making
Binge drinking, typically associated with college students, may lead to poor decision making.
The results of a new study published in the June issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research suggest that among college students, those who... (Read more about Binge Drinking Can Affect Decision Making) |
CHILD MIGRAINES
The term child migraine itself sounds incongruous since migraines are not a problem we commonly think of as something that can affect our children. But child migraines are not such an unusual problem. Millions of kids suffer these debilitating... (Read more about CHILD MIGRAINES) |
COGNITIVE THERAPY
Cognitive therapy can treat depression, but new research shows that switching between medication and cognitive therapy for depression, is often important.
Priscilla Hernandez describes her world as going completely black. Deep, dark depression... (Read more about COGNITIVE THERAPY) |
CORD BLOOD CELLS
Mitchell Forslind appeared to be a healthy two year old. But his mom Fran noticed something odd. He started to walk a little differently, and fell down a lot.
Doctors confirmed Mitchell had a rare, deadly genetic disease called Krabbe’s disease.... (Read more about CORD BLOOD CELLS) |
Chemotherapy Breakthrough for MS
There is new hope for patients suffering from multiple sclerosis.
Researchers have now shown that using high doses of chemotherapy--typically a cancer treatment--can have marked benefit for those suffering from this neurologic disease.
In... (Read more about Chemotherapy Breakthrough for MS) |
Conception Date and Development
A new study shows that the month of conception may impact future academic achievement of children.
Scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine have observed a connection between academic progress and the time of year a child was... (Read more about Conception Date and Development) |
Concussion
The brain is composed of soft, delicate structures that lie within a rigid skull. Surrounding the brain is a tough, leathery coating called the dura. (Read more about Concussion) |
Contact Point Headaches
Contact point headaches are a source of intense pain for a number of people. “The chronic daily headache pain was like a tight skull cap. It completely encompassed the top of my head,” says Joanne Schultz.
58 year old Joanne Schultz says that... (Read more about Contact Point Headaches) |
DEMENTIA RISKS IN YOUNG
Most folks are aware that high cholesterol and high blood pressure puts one at risk for a heart attack. But did you know that twenty or thirty years down the road it also could mean the development of dementia, like one sees with Alzheimer’s... (Read more about DEMENTIA RISKS IN YOUNG) |
DEVICE CHILLS MIGRAINE PAIN
67 year old Audrey Rabinowitz loves playing with her grandchildren. But, debilitating migraines have stolen her precious time spent with them.
"You feel so sick, you can't open your eyes, it's just awful. You can't sleep, if you fall asleep you... (Read more about DEVICE CHILLS MIGRAINE PAIN) |
DOWN SYNDROME TEST
A new Down syndrome test may help ease the fears of pregnant women about Down syndrome and other genetic disorders. It’s actually two tests, one at-home and another at the woman’s doctor’s office. The key is that the new Down syndrome test can be... (Read more about DOWN SYNDROME TEST) |
EARLY ON-SET ALZHEIMER’S
“It’s as if I’m a single parent, even though I still have my husband,” says Karen Henley.
Incredibly, at only 36 years old, Karen Henley’s husband Mike was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. (Read more about EARLY ON-SET ALZHEIMER’S) |
EASY MONEY
Would you rather earn your money or win it, say, in a lottery?
New brain research shows that while you think the rewards of cashing in on the daily numbers would be the best thing to happen to you, most people get more satisfaction from earning... (Read more about EASY MONEY) |
ENDONASAL BRAIN SURGERY
Sarah Tillman wants to eventually get pregnant. Initially she couldn’t because of a benign brain tumor in her pituitary gland. “It was a benign tumor, which is not a cancer. If you have an elevated prolactin and it’s producing prolactin, it can... (Read more about ENDONASAL BRAIN SURGERY) |
EXERCISE AND ALZHEIMERS
It gets harder and harder to exercise as we get older. But, there are plenty of health benefits including one major one you might not have realized before.
There’s more and more information now that keeping our cardiovascular system clean and... (Read more about EXERCISE AND ALZHEIMERS) |
Elastic Man
We all want to be as flexible as we can be. But sometimes, even this can be too much of a good thing.
There’s a relatively rare skeletal condition that cause people to be overly-flexible--and most who have it don’t know it, until bad things... (Read more about Elastic Man) |
HOME SLEEP APNEA TEST
Sleep apnea tests are now easier to do. Sleep apnea is a condition where the person stops breathing perhaps hundreds of times a night. Sleep apnea is associated with daytime exhaustion and even occasional deaths. The problem can cause snoring... (Read more about HOME SLEEP APNEA TEST) |
Health Wrap Parkinsons
When it comes to stress, we all handle it differently.
There’s no question that stress triggers the release of cortisol, the stress hormone--which can suppress the immune system. And maybe that same stress can trigger other parts of the immune... (Read more about Health Wrap Parkinsons) |
Health Wrap for August 18th
A new study in the medical journal the Lancet shows that all forms of tobacco exposure…namely smoking, chewing or inhaling second hand smoke increase the risk of heart attack up to three times.
Even low levels of exposure, say, a half a pack a... (Read more about Health Wrap for August 18th) |
Health Wrap: Studies on Botox, Migraines and Drinking
Researchers have discovered a novel way to increase the potency of Botox, which would translate into less frequent injections and perhaps even enhancing its cosmetic benefits, and it might mean lower prices for the popular wrinkle-remover.
In... (Read more about Health Wrap: Studies on Botox, Migraines and Drinking) |
Healthwrap - Dementia, SIDS, Breast Cancer
According to new research in the medical journal the lancet, the number of people that have dementia--the common form is Alzheimer’s disease--is going to double every twenty years.
Given that 24 million worldwide have dementia today, that... (Read more about Healthwrap - Dementia, SIDS, Breast Cancer) |
Holiday Headaches
We’ve already had our first taste of the holiday season today, and tomorrow starts the official start of shopping season.
It can be a ton of fun, but for people with migraines, this time of year can be one huge headache--literally!
There are... (Read more about Holiday Headaches) |
Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego report that experimental rats recovered from blood flow related paralysis after receiving grafts of human spinal stem cells.
When damage occurs due to loss of blood flow to the spine's... (Read more about Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats) |
INFANT STROKES
Infant stroke is something most parents-to-be would never even consider worrying about- the fact that newborn infants can suffer a stroke, and it might not be detected by the doctor.
Now, new research says strokes in children are a significant... (Read more about INFANT STROKES) |
JOBS AND ALZHEIMER’S RISK
Is your job keeping you mentally active, enough so, that it can help protect you from going senile? There’s new research which shows the type of job you hold could play a role in the prevention of Alzheimer’s. (Read more about JOBS AND ALZHEIMER’S RISK) |
KIDS BRAIN CANCER AFTER EFFECTS
It’s something no parent or child should have to face: pediatric brain tumors. Fortunately there are great advances being made in treating pediatric brain tumors, which get more effective with each year. But the downside is that the aftereffects... (Read more about KIDS BRAIN CANCER AFTER EFFECTS) |
LAZY EYE STUDY
There is encouraging news tonight for many older children who suffer from lazy eye. Treatments for lazy eye that were previously thought to benefit only children younger than seven have now been shown to help even older teens. (Read more about LAZY EYE STUDY) |
Lasting Effects of Migraines
A recent study reveals that migraines act as mini strokes that can have a lasting impact on the brain.
Scientists at the University of Rochester in New York and a team at the Danish pharmaceutical group Novo Noridsk have conducted studies that... (Read more about Lasting Effects of Migraines) |
M.S. AND ALZHEIMER’S DRUG
Taking a drug used for Alzheimer’s disease may help deal with the memory loss experienced by people with multiple sclerosis, according to a study published in the medical journal Neurology.
The finding could help the large percentage, nearly... (Read more about M.S. AND ALZHEIMER’S DRUG) |
M.S. DRUG
“I was diagnosed with M.S. more than 30 years ago. Back then it was a virtual death sentence because there were no drugs to help you out.” Although her gait is slow, and she uses a cane, Zoe Koplowitz has fought multiple sclerosis since her... (Read more about M.S. DRUG) |
M.S. TREATMENT
There is new research out that raises hope for individuals stricken with multiple sclerosis. The study, which examines the effectiveness of IVIG on treatment of MS patients, shows that a drug treatment can slow the development of symptoms and the... (Read more about M.S. TREATMENT) |
MERCURY POISIONING
Are pollutants in our air causing many of our children to become mentally retarded?
According to new research released today, the U.S. is losing billions of dollars each year due to the impact of mercury poisoning on brain development.
There... (Read more about MERCURY POISIONING) |
MIGRAINE AND STROKE RISK
A new study presented at the American Academy of Neurology establishes links between kinds of migraine and stroke.
“When I start getting the headache I have to close my eyes.”
Karen Reiter is a typical migraine patient. “It feels like someone... (Read more about MIGRAINE AND STROKE RISK) |
MS Medication Breakthrough
There is new hope for the thousands of Americans suffering from M.S.
A novel drug, called Tysabri, has been shown in new studies to prevent the progression of the disease.
But does it come with a life-threatening side effect?
For patients... (Read more about MS Medication Breakthrough) |
Marijuana Brain Study
Some might say that marijuana is not a dangerous drug overall.
But new research released today suggests that it can have a profound negative impact on the development of the adolescent brain, and maybe even predispose one to schizophrenia.... (Read more about Marijuana Brain Study) |
Mercury Fillings
Could your dental fillings be putting you and your family’s health at risk?
The issue at hand: the fillings contain mercury, which is a known danger to the nervous system.
This is a controversial issue and has been for years.
Mercury is... (Read more about Mercury Fillings) |
Migraine and Heart Hole - PFO
Around twenty million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Many can be treated with medications, but there are some who are still in pain.
Now, it appears that fixing a problem in the heart may help get rid of migraines!
This is just... (Read more about Migraine and Heart Hole - PFO) |
Migraines and Cardiovascular
They’re painful, they’re debilitating, but could migraines also be deadly?
New research says that at least one in five migraine sufferers, if not more, are at an increased risk of death.
At the age of 35, Hailey McDad is one of them. That’s... (Read more about Migraines and Cardiovascular) |
Music Therapy
Even as a kid, you were able to find Carey Gordon in the kitchen. As a professional chef, cooking is his passion, but just 2 years ago, he didnt think hed ever be able to get behind the stove again. Tragically, several seizures and a stroke left... (Read more about Music Therapy) |
NEW BLADDER CANCER TEST
There is a new non-invasive bladder cancer test which detects cancer proteins in the urine. It could be a big breakthrough in detecting this common malignancy.
Right now, 13,000 Americans die of bladder cancer each year.
So, like many other... (Read more about NEW BLADDER CANCER TEST) |
NEW M.S. DRUG
New MS drugs are making it easier for MS patients to cope with the difficult illness.
“All of a sudden, sort of felt like the world, the rug was pulled from out under me. The weakness, the feeling, it’s a fatigue that’s very hard to explain,”... (Read more about NEW M.S. DRUG) |
NEW MENINGITIS VACCINE
The government has now formally recommended that a new meningitis vaccine be given to millions of children and college students. It’s the first time a meningitis vaccine is targeted for those under 18.
But there’s one problem: there’s not... (Read more about NEW MENINGITIS VACCINE) |
NEW MIGRAINE-PREVENTING DRUG
With 15 to 20 migraines a month, Debbie Pearlman used to wish for an effective migraine treatment. “It’s such agony and pain. The light bothers you, noise bothers you, just moving is complete and utter agony. Sometimes you get spots in front of... (Read more about NEW MIGRAINE-PREVENTING DRUG) |
NEW STROKE DRUG
There is new hope tonight for the millions of stroke patients who don’t make it to the emergency room soon enough to get clot-busting medicine TPA.
Now, researchers are looking at whether a new type of blood thinning drug can prevent the... (Read more about NEW STROKE DRUG) |
Ovarian and Dementia Risk
Many women have to face a very difficult decision to electively remove their ovaries because of an inherited ovarian cancer risk.
But now the findings of new research are making that decision a bit more difficult.
Mayo Clinic researchers... (Read more about Ovarian and Dementia Risk) |
PARKINSON’S TOXINS
CAN TOXINS IN OUR ENVIRONMENT CAUSE SOME OF US TO DEVELOP PARKINSON’S DISEASE?
NEW RESEARCH SHOWS EXPOSURE TO COMMON POLLUTANTS TO WHICH WE’RE EXPOSED CAN CAUSE THE DISEASE IN LAB RATS, SUGGESTING PERHAPS WE ARE ALSO AT SIGNIFICANT RISK.
(TALENT)... (Read more about PARKINSON’S TOXINS) |
POPE AND PARKINSONS DISEASE
Pope John Paul II battled a disease that in the end led to his death. Parkinsons disease is a condition with no known cure. Yet, perhaps the best hope is one which the pope himself fought against vehemently.
Pope John Paul II was incredibly... (Read more about POPE AND PARKINSONS DISEASE) |
POST-SHINGLES PAIN STUDY
“Ugh! You wouldn’t want them, they’re the worst thing you could have, they’re very painful,” says shingles patient, Anna Falconetti.
Anna who is 90 years old has suffered pain from shingles for four years.
“It’s like somebody is putting a knife... (Read more about POST-SHINGLES PAIN STUDY) |
Parkinson's Gene
Amidst the rising conflict in the Middle East between Arabs and Jews comes a medical insight tonight---that maybe the two groups aren’t so different after all.
New research shows Arabs and Jews share a previously unrecognized genetic link for a... (Read more about Parkinson's Gene) |
Pine Bark for ADHD
In this week’s remedy or ripoff segment, we look at an over the counter supplement touted as a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in kids.
It’s an extract from pine bark; but is it everything it claims to do?
It’s called... (Read more about Pine Bark for ADHD) |
Pompe's Disease: Muscular Dystrophy Treatment
Patients with a rare form of muscular dystrophy are banking their hopes on a new drug which has been shown to be highly effective at stopping--and reversing--the devastating effects of the disease.
The disease is called Pompe’s syndrome. It is... (Read more about Pompe's Disease: Muscular Dystrophy Treatment) |
RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME
For the past 4 years, Bobbi has suffered with restless leg syndrome.
As a financial trader, Bobbi Tse is up at the crack of dawn monitoring the markets overseas. But for Bobbi, sometimes when the crack of dawn rolls around, she has barely gotten... (Read more about RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME) |
Research Suggests Ways to Slow Alzheimer's
A new study released at the International Conference on Prevention of Dementia on June 11th suggests that treating other health factors - like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol can help slow the onset and severity of dementia... (Read more about Research Suggests Ways to Slow Alzheimer's) |
Restless legs syndrome
Restless legs syndrome is an odd, yet common disorder that causes people to continually move their legs, especially at night when they're trying to fall asleep.
As if that wasn't bad enough, now there's new research that shows it may increase... (Read more about Restless legs syndrome) |
SCHIAVO BRAIN INJURY
The Terri Schiavo case has brought the term ‘persistent vegetative state’ to the forefront of American consciousness. While millions of Americans argue over the legal issues of the Terri Schiavo case, they are also discussing exactly what happens... (Read more about SCHIAVO BRAIN INJURY) |
SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
It is supposed to be the joyous holiday season. But around the winter solstice sunlight is usually pretty short-lived. With daylight at a premium, darkness can cause seasonal affective disorder depression due to lack of light.
While it comes... (Read more about SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER) |
SEIZURE ALERTING DOGS
They’re man’s best friend. Now, new research shows just how far a dog will go to support the human it loves. Dogs may have the ability to alert epileptics to oncoming seizures. (Read more about SEIZURE ALERTING DOGS) |
SINUS HEADACHE MISDIAGNOSIS
There is new research just released which shows those who think they’re having sinus headaches might be having something more significant: a migraine!
There are many different forms a migraine can take. Sometimes the classic throbbing type... (Read more about SINUS HEADACHE MISDIAGNOSIS) |
STEROID THERAPY FOR VERTIGO
There is new hope for patients who suffer from vertigo, the condition characterized by severe dizziness that causes rooms to seem like they’re spinning. A commonly used steroid medication has been shown to be helpful for the treatment of vertigo... (Read more about STEROID THERAPY FOR VERTIGO) |
STROKE AND BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICINE
A new study shows doctors may be overdoing it when treating patients who have just suffered a stroke. The research finds physicians are treating these individuals with blood pressure medications not only when it’s not necessary, but also when... (Read more about STROKE AND BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICINE) |
STROKE PFO IMPLANT STUDY
A year ago, Orhan Sarki’s incapacitating migraines started. And just a few weeks ago, he blacked out at work.
“I am 36 years old, married, three children. Health-wise, medical history-wise, I’ve had a fairly healthy life so far,” says Orhan.... (Read more about STROKE PFO IMPLANT STUDY) |
STROKE TREATMENT FAILURES
A disturbing report out of the American Heart Association says that the vast majority of stroke patients are not getting the best possible care during, and after hospitalization.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of... (Read more about STROKE TREATMENT FAILURES) |
Sciatica
The sciatic nerves are the longest nerves in the body. They start in the lower spine, pass behind the hip joint and go down the buttock, down the back of the leg to the foot. (Read more about Sciatica) |
Sleep Apnea Syndrome
By Dr. Adam S. Mednick, M.D., Ph.D.
Sleep apnea syndrome is one of the most under diagnosed illnesses, not only in the United States, but throughout the world. The word ‘apnea’ is derived from the Greek apnoia, meaning’ ‘want of breath’.... (Read more about Sleep Apnea Syndrome) |
Sleep Disorders
Frank Guglielmelli was so sleep deprived he was falling asleep at the wheel. Cars would be honking, and away I would go. That's kind of scary and then I realized there's a problem, says frank.
53 year old Frank says he felt as though he was... (Read more about Sleep Disorders) |
Slipped Disc
One of the most common injuries to the spine is slipped or a herniated disk. This condition may be extremely painful and may damage surrounding muscle and nerve systems. (Read more about Slipped Disc) |
Sports Performance and Neurofeed back
For those of you golfers out there, you know the old saying: drive for show, putt for dough!
But do you have a hard time getting in the zone, and does a lack of concentration affect your ability to sink that birdie attempt?
The latest in... (Read more about Sports Performance and Neurofeed back) |
Stroke and Eye Changes
Looking deeply into someone’s eyes can be telling, beyond the eyes themselves.
There’s new promise that in some patients, doctors can see into the future…and see who is going to suffer a stroke, by performing a simple eye exam.
What’s... (Read more about Stroke and Eye Changes) |
TOMOTHERAPY
After suffering with a sore throat for nearly 9 months, doctors ordered 51 year old Dave Rossingel to get an MRI. The results were devastating. A cancerous tumor was found at the base of Dave’s tongue. He was going to need radiation therapy. It... (Read more about TOMOTHERAPY) |
The Cause of Chronic Tension Headaches
Poor posture is at the root of chronic tension headaches.
An article written by holistic care author Doug Fogel explains how having a tight neck, shoulders, and upper back contribute to chronic tension headaches. He says the tension is caused... (Read more about The Cause of Chronic Tension Headaches) |
VERTIGO TREATMENT
“I turn over in bed, I get a spin, and I’ll have to hold on thinking I’m going to fall out of bed, it’s that bad.” Mary Henderson’s vertigo symptoms were was so bad she couldn’t even get out of bed. “I missed a lot of work. I’ve been out of work... (Read more about VERTIGO TREATMENT) |
Vaccine Autism Controversy
Just last week, a respected international, independent consortium of scientists called the Cochrane Review published a huge paper saying once and for all, there's no credible evidence behind the theory that autism is triggered by the... (Read more about Vaccine Autism Controversy) |
Weekly Health Wrap
New research out of a major radiology meeting shows that virtual colonoscopy along with computer-aided detection is highly effective for finding colon polyps, which can become cancerous.
Virtual colonoscopy is desirable because there is no risk... (Read more about Weekly Health Wrap) |
Your First Visit
By Tauseef Ahmed, MD, FACP
Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Oncology / Hematology at New York Medical College
Your tests have come back. The news is not good and your doctor refers you to a specialist. Oncologist,... (Read more about Your First Visit) |
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Gynecomastia Beaumont, Texas
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-861-9317
Gynecomastia generally does not pose health risks to men but it can be very embarrassing aesthetically and can lead to psychological problems and issues with self-esteem. If you suffer from Gynecomastia and are looking to redefine the shape of your body into a more masculine appearance, look no further than Premier Plastic Surgery Group near Beaumont, Texas. Dr. Reginald Buford, MD leads an experienced team of certified professionals who will work together and will be sensitive to your every need and give you the results that you should expect from them. Dr. Buford not only has the education and experience of a medical expert, but also the vision of an artist, so scarring will be kept to a minimum and your chest area will look normal.
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Laparoscopy Downtown Houston, Texas
US Imaging, Inc.
US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-697-4627
Are you stuck in the fight against obesity? Loosing weight can be much tougher then it seems. It's difficult to know what can really help you loose weight. Have you struggled to loose weight on your own? For those who are overwhelmed and looking for help, Laparoscopy has helped millions escape obesity and regain their health. Dr. Reginald C. Buford and the team at US Imaging Inc. have helped hundreds get the boost they need to regain their health and well being. Your first step in ending the battle against obesity is only a phone call away.
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Breast Augmentation Houston, Texas
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-861-9317
Do you feel your bosom is disproportionate to your body size? Are you looking for ways to get a fuller and more balanced appearance? Would a breast augmentation give you added comfort and confidence in your body? Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD and Dr. Gary Killyon, MD have decades of experience providing the Houston, Texas area with excellent cosmetic and rejuvenative surgical care. If you're considering the breast augmentation procedure then contact the Premier Plastic Surgery Group today.
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LAP BAND Surgery Missouri City, Texas
US Imaging, Inc.
US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-697-4627
Quite often, certain individuals that suffer from severe obesity are unable to lose their dangerous weight through diet and exercise programs because of their body's sluggish metabolism. If you live in or around Missouri City, Texas, and need help with dangerous weight, Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and his team of certified experts at US Imaging have years of experience in performing weight loss procedures, like LAP BAND Surgery, proven to effectively reduce your body's weight while helping to eliminate dangerous health concerns like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and the development of Type-2 Diabetes.
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Body Lift Houston, Texas
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
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Do you feel that the skin in your body sags unevenly? Is extra loose skin making you look and feel droopy? Do you feel that your body needs to tighten up after pregnancy or weight loss? With the help of Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD and the Premier Plastic Surgery Group, you can end the struggle to find clothes that fit. The body lift procedure can help you get the trim and firm look that you've always wanted. For those in the Houston, Texas area, excellent plastic surgery is only a phone call away.
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Laser Spinal Surgery Houston, Texas
US Imaging, Inc.
US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-834-5028
It can feel like there is no escape when the terrible pain in your back has turned all the little pleasures in life into nightmares. You%u2019ve thought about surgery, but the possible complications make you nervous. Laser spinal surgery at US Imaging, Inc. in Houston, Texas is the answer.
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Breast Reduction Baytown, Texas
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
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Too often, large breasts are not associated with the discomforts and health risks that they can bring. Not only can large breasts bring about back and neck pain and skin irritation, they can also cause skeletal deformities and make normal, everyday tasks very difficult. Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and his team at Premier Plastic Surgery Group near Baytown, Texas offer breast reduction surgery which will help ease your discomforts, minimize your long term health risks, and assist you in redefining the shape of your body.
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Juvederm Houston, Texas
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
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Are you searching for ways to get lusher and more youthful looking skin? You don't have to waste anymore time and effort with the endless creams out there that just add a layer of gloss to the skin. Juvederm has proven itself has a great way to reduce wrinkles and smoothen out the skin of the face with a few painless treatments. At the Premier Plastic Surgery Group Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and Dr. Gary Killyon, MD have the experience and expertise needed to safely and effectively apply Juvederm and help you look your best. For those in the Houston, Texas area, contact Premier Plastic Surgery Group today for exceptional cosmetic services.
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Breast Reduction League City, Texas
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-861-9317
When you're a man and you look in the mirror, do you like what you see? Maybe there are a few problematic areas. If you're thinking that your breasts look too large, you may be too embarrassed to do anything about it. But millions of men across the country have the same problem you do. If you are in need of breast reduction, look to Premier Plastic Surgery Group in League City, Texas for surgeons who can help you.
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Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck Houston, Texas
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
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Is the excess skin still hanging around your mid section after weight loss? Are you struggling to get that lean and firm shape back after pregnancy? You deserve to feel comfortable and proud of the body that you worked so hard to maintain. Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD and the Premier Plastic Surgery Group uses Abdominoplasty to help you look the leanest and healthiest you've ever been. If you're looking for skilled and experienced plastic surgery in the Houston, Texas area, call today for more information.
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Gastric Banding Downtown Houston, Texas
US Imaging, Inc.
US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-697-4627
Has weight loss proved too difficult to handle alone? For those stuck in the up and down battle with obesity, becoming healthy again can seem impossible. No longer do you have to be in the fight for your health and well-being by your self. Gastric banding procedures have given countless people around the world the boost that they need to get rid of obesity. Don't waste another day preoccupied on how you're going to cut the pounds. US Imaging Inc. is here to help.
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Gynecomastia Baytown, Texas
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-861-9317
You have a rather embarrassing problem - in fact, you've had it for years, but you've been reluctant to do anything about it. You've heard about surgeons performing male breast reduction, and thought to yourself, I need that for myself. But how can you find an affordable surgeon? How would you start? At Premier Plastic Surgery Group for plastic and reconstructive surgery in Baytown, Texas, there are surgeons who are experienced in dealing with this problem. Their surgeons specialize in gynecomastia.
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LAP BAND Surgery Sugar Land, Texas
US Imaging, Inc.
US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-697-4627
You've consulted doctors, tried pills and risky untested substances, in the hope that they may help you shed a few pounds. But nothing works. Don't give up about losing weight. There is an alternative: the doctors at US Imaging, Inc. in Sugar Land, Texas, can help you. Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD and Dr. Garry Killyon have been helping patients with weight loss issues for years, and are highly experienced in lap band surgery.
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Gynecomastia League City, Texas
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-861-9317
Breast reduction is only for women, isn't it? Perhaps, as a male you have thought that you could undergo the procedure yourself. Don't be ashamed about it: Male breast enlargement, or gynecomastia, is a condition that men of all ages are prone to, from adolescents to older men. If you are ready to find medical help for gynecomastia, Premier Plastic Surgery Group of League City, Texas has help to offer you.
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LAP BAND Surgery League City, Texas
US Imaging, Inc.
US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-697-4627
Weight loss surgery can sound scary, but the surgeons at US Imaging, Inc. in League City, Texas, can set your mind at rest with another alternative: Lap Band Surgery. These surgeons have provided affordable, skillful and consistent results in weight loss surgery to patients for years. They can help you with the struggles you have with losing weight.
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Laser Back Surgery Houston, Texas
US Imaging, Inc.
US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-834-5028
There is another option besides getting an incision in your back to treat your back pain successfully. Laser back surgery is an option offered by Dr. Reginald C. Buford at US Imaging in Houston, Texas.
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Breast Enhancement Houston, Texas
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-861-9317
You want a more proportionate figure, but really, you just want to look as good as you feel. A breast enhancement can go a long way towards providing you with a more youthful appearance or can act as an enhancement if you just want fuller looking breasts. At Premier Plastic Surgery Group in Houston, Texas, Dr. Reginald Buford and Dr. Garry Killyon use their years of expertise in plastic surgery to give women their personal and professional best.
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Liposuction Houston, Texas
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-861-9317
Is stubborn fat around your waist or on your thighs making you wish you could look as good as you feel every day? These days, a simple procedure at your plastic surgeon like liposuction can change your life for the better, and with newer varieties like tumescent liposuction or ultrasonic assisted liposuction around, minimal invasiveness means less discomfort and pain for you and quicker results you can show off. In Houston, Texas, Premier Plastic Surgery Group features Dr. Reginald Buford and Dr. Garry Killyon, two of the finest plastic surgeons in the area, to perform your procedure.
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LAP BAND Surgery Baytown, Texas
US Imaging, Inc.
US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-697-4627
Do you find it difficult to loose the weight needed for your health? Every day people like you struggle though diet after diet trying to rid themselves of obesity. But in today's world of overly-processed and unhealthy food it can seem impossible. If you feel like you need assistance and guidance to loose the unhealthy pounds Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and the team at US Imaging Inc. is there to help. LAP BAND Surgery has helped countless people around the world attain health and happiness.
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Nose Job Surgery Houston, Texas
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-861-9317
If you are dissatisfied with the shape of your nose or have difficulty breathing due to a misshapen nose, nose job surgery, or rhinoplasty, is a solution that can improve the look and function of your nose. Premier Plastic Surgery Group in Houston, Texas offers both cosmetic and reconstructive options for surgery, and a surgeon of exceptional skill and experience like Dr. Reginald Buford or Dr. Garry Killyon will get you the look or function that you need.
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