These days, most of us are deeply aware of the importance of staving off cancer to the best of our ability, but how are we really doing in that department? Cancer Prevention Quiz 1. Would you say that your diet is mostly fruits and vegetables, or made up of processed …

Many people may not realize that a radiologist is a licensed physician who has completed four years of medical school, a year of internship and four years of residency in general radiology. Some undergo a year of fellowship as well. Such extensive education and training is necessary to deftly diagnose, manage …

We’ve all seen the movie scenes where a man gasps, clutches his chest and falls to the ground. In reality, a heart attack victim could easily be a woman, and the scene may not be that dramatic. “Although men and women can experience chest pressure that feels like an elephant sitting …

Did you know that Heart Disease is the number one killer of women, taking 1 out of 3 women’s lives each year?  With so much focus on other diseases that affect females, like breast cancer and autoimmune diseases, heart disease is often overlooked and underestimated.  One woman dies every minute …

For many years, naltrexone dosed at higher strengths of 50 mg per day has been used to treat opioid, heroin and alcohol addictions; however, over 20 years ago, a new development arose with a low dose form of naltrexone. In very low strengths of 1.5 mg to 4.5 mg, naltrexone …

Age-related Macular Degeneration, or AMD, refers to the deterioration of the macula, and is the leading cause of vision loss in people over age 65. At the front of the eye sit the cornea, pupil and lens, which direct light to the back of the eye to the retina. The …

If you’re a woman of a certain age … or you have given birth to a child or two … you know things change “down there.” You’ve likely been told there’s nothing to be done about it, short of surgery. So you’ve been living with the effects of those changes: …

Anyone who has suffered from sciatica, a symptom referring to the pain that starts in the low back and radiates into one or both hips, buttocks and legs, knows how miserable it can be. Sciatica can manifest itself as anything from a stabbing, shooting pain to a burning ache that makes …

It’s February, which reminds us all that we celebrate Valentine’s Day this month, but more importantly than the merely giving of chocolates and roses, this holiday it’s imperative to consider the fact that our hearts are what really matter.  Since heart disease is still the leading cause of death in …

It is important to recognize stroke symptoms and act quickly. Common stroke symptoms seen in both men and women: • Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg — especially on one side of the body • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding • Sudden trouble seeing in one …