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Obese Women's Newborns Have More Birth Defects
The fetuses of obese women have an increased risk of birth defects such as spina bifida and other neural tube defects, a recent analysis of previous studies showed.
Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States and in increasing numbers of countries around the world. Complications from the condition threaten to overwhelm the health-care system. For example, some evidence suggests that pregnant obese women are more prone to give birth to babies with abnormalities, known as congenital anomalies. Such abnormalities contribute significantly to stillbirth, infant death, preterm birth and childhood illnesses. (Read more about Obese Women's Newborns Have More Birth Defects)
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Dr. Daniel G. Davis
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call 888-468-9351
At Lawrence Hospital's Center for Obesity Surgery in Westchester, they strive to give you the tools and support necessary to achieve the results you desire. Dr. Davis and the rest of his staff work tirelessly to provide patients with the most innovative weight control techniques.
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7 Easy Switches to Healthier Eating
It can be hard to change the eating habits of a lifetime. But it becomes easier when we take an unhealthy or low-nutrition food and substitute for it something that's similar - but very healthy. It's amazing how just a relatively few dietary substitutions like this can make a huge difference in our health. Here are seven good such substitutions: (Read more about 7 Easy Switches to Healthier Eating)
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Richard W. Walker Jr., MD
Healthe and Well PC
201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
Webster,
Texas
77573
Call 888-450-2599
Gaining weight, but are unsure why? For many, aging can cause a person to gain significant weight. If left untreated, a person can become obese causing health conditions that can be harmful to a persons' health. At Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas, Richard W. Walker Jr., MD is an experienced doctor who provides patients weight management.
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Salt - The Next Food Villain
Saturated fat, sugar, tobacco... and now salt. The medical field has now put sodium chloride, our most popular condiment, in its sights. (Read more about Salt - The Next Food Villain)
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Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call 718-690-7415
The Heart Surgeons at Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery are ranked among the best in the world. At the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at CUMC, in Manhattan, NYC they perform over 1,600 procedures each year and are continuously developing new and innovative surgical procedures -- especially in the field of minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Their pioneering work in cardiac surgery is grounded in CUMC's tradition of attention to patients care, and focus on post-operative rehabilitation.
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Discovery Links Pre-Eclampsia to Diet
Women with the condition pre-eclampsia have been found with red blood cells containing unusually high levels of a compound found in unpasteurized food, according to research published in the journal Reproductive Sciences. The findings are important because they hint at the possibility of this compound, known as "ergothioneine", being an indicator of pre-eclampsia. Further down the line, researchers hope the compound will help them understand the currently unknown cause of the condition.
(Read more about Discovery Links Pre-Eclampsia to Diet)
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Dr. David Asprinio
Westchester Medical Center
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
Dr. David E. Asprinio is Director of Orthopedics at Westchester Medical Center, specializing in orthopaedic hip surgery and orthopaedic trauma. He is also Chairman and Program Director of New York Medical College - Department of Orthpaedic Surgery.
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7 Factors That Make Us Eat More Food
The amount we eat every day is a factor not only of our genetics, the strength of our willpower or our metabolic rate. A lot more is at work, such as:
Time of day. Each of us gets into routines that psychologically "tell" our bodies we need food at the same time each day. "Part of the reason you're hungry at noon is because that's the time you've eaten for the last 100 days," said Randy Seeley, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati. (Read more about 7 Factors That Make Us Eat More Food)
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Hauptman Family Health Center
Hauptman Family Health Center
Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19130
Call 888-551-0868
Do suffer from joint pain? Every time you move do you feel excruciating pain? Don't resort to using over-the-counter drugs that only mask the symptoms, but never get to the source of the pain. At Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dr. Garret Hauptman DC uses the latest chiropractic techniques getting to the source of your joint pain. Relief is only a phone call away.
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Organic Found to Have No Nutritional Edge Over Standard Food
From a nutritional standpoint, organically produced foods are no better than conventionally produced ones, according to research appearing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Though previous reviews have concluded that organic food is superior in nutritional content compared to conventionally produced food, no one has done a systematic review of the literature.
(Read more about Organic Found to Have No Nutritional Edge Over Standard Food)
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Turnpike Medical
Turnpike Medical
3601 Hempstead Tpke.
Levittown,
NY
11756
Call 888-500-9360
Pinched nerves are brutal. If you are the unfortunate sufferer of a pinched nerve, relief is probably the only thing on your mind. Unfortunately, relief is hard to come by and often does not last. If you are looking for options that work, Turnpike Medical, located near Levittown, New York, may be able to help you. Using a multidisciplinary approach is extremely beneficial because your chances of finding relief are greatly increased. Using the knowledge of their diverse staff of medical doctors, chiropractors, massage therapists and physical therapists, Turnpike Medical is able to offer their patients more than your average chiropractic center.
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Moderate Drinking Seems to Improve Bone Density
Drinking a glass or two of wine or beer a day appears to build bone density even better than calcium does, a recent study demonstrated – though drinking more, and consuming spirits instead of low-alcohol drinks, has the opposite effect.
The research, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, was done by Katherine Tucker of Tufts University in Boston and her colleagues. (Read more about Moderate Drinking Seems to Improve Bone Density)
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Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
The knee is in use for almost every physical activity imaginable. It's a strong and flexible joint, but because of its constant use, it is prone to injury and degradation. A Meniscal tear means that you probably experience pain when bearing weight on your knee. The pain can make straightening your leg or getting out of the car extremely uncomfortable. If you're suffering from any of the symptoms of a Meniscal tear in the New Rochelle, New York area the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedic and Sports Medicine has experienced surgeons who can perform Meniscus Repair surgery and help get you're mobility back.
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Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D. May 4, 2009
Water, water, everywhere… oceans, river, lakes, rain, snow… but in general, there is simply not enough in our bodies. Overall, the population is dehydrated.We are told that we should be drinking 8 to 10 glasses of H20 a day. But realistically who does that? So part of my agenda is to create a popular groundswell for drinking more water. It’s a simple, inexpensive way (you don’t have to buy premium bottled water) to support good health, prevent disease and fill fit throughout our lives. (Read more about Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D. May 4, 2009)
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Richard W. Walker Jr., MD
Healthe and Well PC
201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
League City,
Texas
77573
Call 888-450-2599
Noticed signs of aging? Want to get that youthful look back? At Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas, Richard W. Walker, Jr., MD provides patients with anti-aging techniques. For many people reaching 40 and 50 can be difficult to deal with. Signs of aging start to develop ranging from weight gain to decreased focus. You don't have to accept the aging process anymore. Dr. Walker utilizes preventative techniques to get the root of the disease before it occurs, affecting the body and mind.
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More Exercise Induces Women to Eat Treats
Overweight women who engaged in exercise for one to two hours a week lost several pounds over six months without dieting. But paradoxically, those who exercised even more – three hours a week – failed to lose as much as expected.
The researchers, who published their findings in PLoSONE, a Public Library of Science online journal, speculated that the reason for this phenomenon was that the women who exercised the most rewarded themselves with food treats for their “sacrifice.” (Read more about More Exercise Induces Women to Eat Treats)
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Dr. Daniel G. Davis
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call 888-468-9351
At Lawrence Hospital's Center for Obesity Surgery in Westchester, they strive to give you the tools and support necessary to achieve the results you desire. Dr. Davis and the rest of his staff work tirelessly to provide patients with the most innovative weight control techniques.
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Multivitamins Found Useless Against Top Killers
In a large, well-regarded study on women, daily multivitamin use was found to provide no protection at all against breast cancer, colon cancer, heart attack, stroke, blood clots or premature death.
Previous research has shown that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables leads to lower rates of cancer, heart disease and other deadly disorders. But it’s been a question mark whether taking vitamin supplements does the same. (Read more about Multivitamins Found Useless Against Top Killers)
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Dr. Daniel G. Davis
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call 888-468-9351
At Lawrence Hospital's Center for Obesity Surgery in Westchester, they strive to give you the tools and support necessary to achieve the results you desire. Dr. Davis and the rest of his staff work tirelessly to provide patients with the most innovative weight control techniques.
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