FDA Approved Weight-loss Pill: The “Quick Fix” That Won’t Work
Last week the FDA approved Belviq, or lorcaserin hydrochloride, for treatment of chronic weight problems. The pill, to be combined with a reduced-calorie diet...
What is Cruise Ship Sickness?
In February 2010, the Celebrity Mercury cruise ship departed from Charleston, S.C. The 1,800-plus passengers on board were looking forward to a fun-filled vacation...
Painkillers: Help or Harm?
Reports of the rise of the use of prescription painkillers are increasing. Opiate medications are one of the most-prescribed types of drugs today. Although...
Beware: Prescription Drugs Can Cause Symptoms of Major Diseases
New research conducted by Mayo Clinic physicians has revealed a direct correlation between prescription drugs and medical issues. In particular, Olmesartan, a commonly prescribed...
Cholesterol Isn’t What You Think
We all know that eating a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol is bad for us, right? Well that story that we’ve all...
Study: 68% of Fruits and Vegetables Contain Pesticides
Who doesn’t love a fresh fruit bowl or a Mesclun summer salad sprinkled with Parmesan and lemon? In the heat of the season, these...
Doctor: Prevent Major Diseases with Whole, Local Foods
Soon after Daphne Miller, M.D., began practicing medicine in San Francisco, Calif., she realized that so many of her patients' woes--heart disease, diabetes, cancer--could...
What Harvard Says About Colonoscopies
The wisdom of colonoscopy screening seems obvious. The test enables a physician to examine the lining of the entire colon and to remove small,...
New Use of Infrared Light Can Spot Cancer Instantly
Infrared light can help spot cancerous tissue in an instant. To look for cancer in a biopsy, the sample is stained to highlight DNA...
Golfer’s Wrist Treatment: When to Avoid Surgery
Q: I golf three to four times each week, but lately the pain in my wrists makes golfing extremely uncomfortable. A friend of mine...
