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Getting a colonoscopy is not something most of us want to think about. But as we reach age 50 (earlier if there’s a family history of colon cancer or other issues), it’s an imperative screening test that we all need to have. I will tell you this – the test itself is not bad at all. A shot of propofol, […]
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Screening Sense
Everybody wants to stay healthy and live a long life, and prevention of disease is one way to help you meet that goal. But some disorders, like many cancers, can’t be prevented. The next best thing is to detect them in their earliest stages when they’re most amenable to treatment. Routine screening tests are recommended for some of the more […]
The Ginger Gene: Testing proves redheads need more anesthesia
It was just a typical visit to the dentist. An old filling had cracked and needed to be replaced. No biggie, right? Well, five shots of Novocain later, I’m thinking it’s kind of a biggie. Not the actual repair, but rather the fact that apparently my body thinks its immune to Novocain, a wonder drug that allows modern man […]
Matters of Men’s Health!
“Man is his own worst enemy.” So says Marcus Tullius Cicero, 1st Century BC Roman philosopher, statesman and writer. Maybe the Romans in Cicero’s time were as hesitant to see their doctors as contemporary men are today! Although men are getting better, women are still 33 percent more likely to visit a physician for a health- related issue. That’s according […]
You, Your Loved Ones and Liver Cancer
Not long ago, someone close to me lost a heroic battle with liver cancer. This makes me want to share some wisdom I garnered from his fight. First of all, maintain a positive attitude. I’m convinced my uncle’s optimistic outlook kept him healthier longer and gave him more strength to deal with the treatment and its side effects. Strength […]
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