Post a CommentHeart Disease and Diabetes: Are They In Your Genes?
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Fri, Jun 06, 2008, 1:28 am PDTThe genetic basis of some rare disorders is relatively easy to identify because a mutation that damages the gene acts like an on-off switch — the presence of a particular mutated gene always results in the…Read More
Should You Avoid Clear Plastic Bottles?
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Tue, Jun 03, 2008, 11:54 am PDTThere seems to be no end these days to the threats from man-made chemicals in our food and environment. The latest scare is bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical used to make clear polycarbonate plastics. The Canadian…Read More
Shingles Vaccine Effective But Underused
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Thu, May 29, 2008, 9:17 am PDTThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended the herpes zoster vaccine for nearly everyone aged 60 and older, for the prevention of shingles. But even though the vaccine was approved…Read More
Don't Skip Your Children's Vaccinations
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Tue, May 27, 2008, 2:14 pm PDTA recent outbreak of measles in San Diego highlights the possible dangers when children do not get the vaccinations required to be admitted to school. Nine of the 12 children who developed measles in San Diego…Read More
Growth Hormones in Athletes: Do They Help?
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Fri, May 23, 2008, 12:56 pm PDTLast December's Mitchell Report described the widespread use of steroids and growth hormone by professional baseball players. Even though it's illegal to use growth hormone for any purpose other than to treat…Read More
At Risk For Age-Related Eye Disease?
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Thu, May 15, 2008, 12:54 pm PDTThe problem with many eye diseases is that their symptoms often go unnoticed until vision loss has already occurred. The good news is that it is now possible to prevent or correct 4 of the 5 most common causes…Read More
Does Daily Aspirin Really Protect Your Heart?
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Mon, May 12, 2008, 5:53 pm PDTTaking an aspirin daily or every other day has become a common health ritual. This is because studies have clearly shown that aspirin keeps the platelets — the small clot-forming particles in the blood —…Read More
A Senior Moment or Early Alzheimer's Disease?
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Fri, May 09, 2008, 2:02 pm PDTAs we hear more and more about the dreaded consequences of Alzheimer's disease, it's easy to be concerned that every little memory lapse we suffer might be an early warning sign of dementia. But it's normal, as…Read More
Feeling Anxious? Your Thyroid May Be to Blame
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Fri, May 02, 2008, 1:52 pm PDTWe have all experienced the nervousness and worry associated with preparing for an examination at school, beginning a new job, receiving an unexpected bill in the mail, or recalling a traumatic moment from the…Read More
Alzheimer's and Dementia: Will You Be Affected?
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Mon, Apr 28, 2008, 4:13 pm PDTBy all reputable predictions, as baby boomers age and as Americans' lifespans continue to increase, the next few decades will likely see a rise in Alzheimer's disease and other diseases that affect older…Read More
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