Preventative Care. Dr. David Samadi will explore the new and often debated areas of preventative care. Prevent cancer, check your blood pressure, eat the right foods and other prevention tips. Get a medical doctor's take on herbal treatments, yoga, homeopathy, acupuncture, vitamins, supplements, massage therapy, spiritual treatment and other forms of alternative therapy for prevention.
Psoriasis is an auto-immune disease that manifests as patches of dry, scaly, red skin. Believed to be a genetic disease triggered by environmental factors, there are about 150,000 new cases of psoriasis reported each year.
Read MoreOsteoporosis – a disease which causes bones to become weak and brittle – causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually.
Read MoreDiverticulosis is a condition in which small, bulging pouches (diverticula) form inside the lower part of the intestine, usually along weak spots in the wall of the colon.
Read MoreSpring is a wonderful time of year with the reawakening of new growth in dormant plants. But for many people it’s also a reawakening and a reminder it’s allergy season.
Read MoreAnnual mosquito surveillance has already begun, and although mosquitoes can be a nuisance there are more pressing reasons to protect yourself from these flying pests.
Read MoreOpioids are just like any other medication in that they can come with risks and side effects including the risk of death, particularly if abused or not taken exactly as prescribed by a doctor.
Read MoreNoroviruses are the most common cause of gastroenteritis in the United States, according to the CDC. Every year, more than 21 million Americans become infected with norovirus.
Read MoreWith so much of the media's attention fixed on the Zika virus, you might be surprised to learn that another mosquito-borne virus has global health and infectious diseases experts more than a little bit concerned.
Read MoreAging causes many maladies but a common one is a weakened immune system making older adults more susceptible to infections.
Read MoreCollege for a lot of young adults means freedom to do what you want. Many college kids put on weight by drinking and eating in excess.
Read MoreMore than 67 million American suffer from allergies, which are a heightened sensitivity to a foreign substance that causes the immune system to overreact.
Read MoreH. Pylori is a bacteria that results in ulcers of the stomach or early small intestines, specifically the duodenum.
Read MoreScar tissue is an area of fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin after injury. These scars and scar tissue are a normal part of the healing process.
Read MoreAt present it is estimated that whooping cough affects 48.5 million people worldwide each year, and results in almost 300,000 deaths.
Read MoreRheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that develops as a complication of inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever.
Read MoreDespite the recommendation of not eating within 2 to 4 hours of bedtime, there are a few dietary habits that can aid you in falling and staying asleep.
Read MoreA new study out of the Tenovus Cancer Care Center in Cardiff, UK, found that choir singing for just 1 hour boosts the immune system.
Read MoreApproximately 350 million people worldwide have arthritis, with nearly 40 million of them living in the United States.
Read MoreHigh blood pressure is called the silent killer. Not knowing that you have a high blood pressure, may results in heart attack, stroke or kidney failure. High blood pressure is a systolic blood pressure of 140 or higher or a diastolic pressure of 90 or higher.
Read MoreWhen “collagen” name comes to the mind, most people think about skin. Collagen is the natural glue that maintains the strength of the body. Skin elasticity is resulting from this combination and it is with the assistance of this protein that skin cells replace and keep their youth.
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