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Bi-Weekly Newsletters
The Z Life..
Fish oils protective? They protect women against breast cancer. Another weight loss drug? There are 3 new drugs of potential benefit for weight loss. Who is more likely to have a heart attack? Are you stressed?
July 19, 2010  
The Z Life ... Information that could make your life better
You should know your feelings...Other benefits/risks of Statins and Fibrates. Stroke is the number one cause of adult disability and the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S.
July 5, 2010  
Oxygen...not always a good thing
Oxygen during an MI? Good or Bad? The FDA and Personalized Medicine...Coffee and Tea..How much and how often?
June 21, 2010  
Flavonols
Brush your teeth, save your life ? Fat and Stupid...?
June 7, 2010  
Never have a stroke
Sleep Apnea.. Feeling Good....Looking Great
May 24, 2010  
Hypertension
Studies show that using medications for weight loss, result in an overall decrease in blood pressure
Breast Cancer Protection...
May 10, 2010
Women's Health Initiative finds walking is good
Preventing Dementia...May Day...Eat and Be Well
April 26, 2010
H. Pyelori and Insulin Resistance
Some New Thoughts on Diabetes...Beware the Sleeping Giant...
April 12, 2010
More Protection from Omega -3
Anger Management...What About Those Hot Flashes...Beware the Sleeping Giant
March 29, 2010
Psoriasis and Heart Disease
Bugs...The Good and the Bad. The Culture of Regulation...Denigrated the "calling" to the "job"
March 15, 2010
Hormones and Menopause
Migraines and Brain Cancer. The Us Medical Care System Can Save The Economy.
March 1, 2010
Diet and Colon Cancer
It seems that Dietary Polyamines may represent a modifiable risk factor for colon cancer.
February 15, 2010
How Fat Are We?
Too Fat..And Getting Fatter...  Safer Health Care Reform America's Working Doctors Speak Out, Omega 3's
February 1, 2010
Validating antidepressants
Lots of talk about antidepressants. Who should take them? Do they really work?
January 18, 2010
Statins ... Good Stuff
Healthgate is about the unspoken truths and potential ruin of the greatest experimentation self determination ever to have blessed this earth
January 4, 2010
Preventive Management
H1N1 continues to decline More on reform ... or so they "call it" Healthgate 2009
December 21, 2009
Genetic Testing in the Dead?
Calcium Metabolism Vitamin D, Slow Down, Healthcare reform like good medical care should be deliberate, transparent...
December 7, 2009
Strike 2 for the Government
We need one more good clean pitch. What do these new screening methods mean to you...personally?
November 23, 2009
Colon Cancer Prevention
The Swine Flu and You …
Health care Reform - An update
November 09, 2009
Osteoarthritis... simple treatment options
Preventive care... be careful what you wish for
A tribute to my mom
October 27, 2009
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Coronary artery disease from “sick coronary arteries” are among the most common medical issues facing us when getting older.
October 12, 2009
Lifestyle Does Matter
New thoughts on prostate cancer... Another drug for sleep deprivation and hot flashes in menopause
September 28, 2009
New Ways To Fight Cancer
Genes...our bodies can regulate our own genes. Beware of statistics.
September 14, 2009
That Blood Pressure "Thing"
That Obesity "thing," Obesity is linked to brain volume. Generic vs. Brand Drugs: The Debate continues... Royal Pains: Television show or Reality?
August 31, 2009
The news in health... this week
The best anti-fungal agents… always good to know stuff. Those Ear Infections (the external ones). STOP EATING .. Or Agree to Surgery.
August 17, 2009
Breast Cancer - Changing Receptor Status could save lives
Clearly, breast cancer treatment will require a very personalized approach.
June 22, 2009
The Grapefruit Myth.
It is true that grapefruit can influence the absorption and the metabolism of some drugs.
March 30, 2009
Hold your temper
Hostility linked to Coronary disease…mostly in men. Diabetes... a new paradigm.
March 16, 2009
The Newest Nejm Study
The risk of premature death in an obese adolescent is the same as the risk of heavy smoking.
March 2, 2009
Multivitamins and post menopausal women
Fill those prescriptions. Listen to your doctor ... it could save your life.
Feb 16, 2009
The risk of supplements before or after surgery
The wine pill. Wines produced in cold humid climate have more Resveratrol.
Feb 02, 2009
The Accomplish Study
We have been starting with ACE inhibitors while the “studies” showed that thiazides might be a better place to start.
Jan 19, 2009
Now just lie down.
Be careful the next time a doctor asks you to just lie down. He may be measuring your cardiac risk.
Jan 05, 2009
BP medication may help preserve bone density.
Hypertension associated with car accidents.
Mental health ... finally getting paid for adequately.
Aspirin ... when should I start taking it?
November 10, 2008
Thinking good thoughts is patriotic.
Nitric oxide as a way to control blood pressure. Binge drinking - linked to strokes.
October 28, 2008
Who would have guessed...Talc is a cancer risk.
You don't need another colonoscopy if you are over the age of 85. Birth control pills can decrease the risk of ovarian cancer.
October 13, 2008
The figures say it all - Case Closed.
Thyroid supplements. Garlic to treat hypertension? Are you registered to vote?
September 29, 2008
Melatonin...Does it really work for jet lag?
Avandia...it's okay. Are you registered to vote?
September 15, 2008
So, who should get a shingles vaccine?
Zostavex is an attenuated live vaccine that's been shown to decrease the incidence of shingles and post herpetic zoster.
May 26, 2008
My mom... an update.
Today was just not another Mother's day. It was a blessing for every one of us who has a mother.
May 12, 2008
Careful...What you wish for.
Beware some generics. Good news about Actos and Avandia.
April 28, 2008
Calcium Channel Blockers cause a rash.
How do we know if the drug is causing the itch? We would have to stop the medication and see if the rash goes away.
April 14, 2008
So when do I get that next colonoscopy?
For the most part we have said that if a patient has a tubular adenoma, it is best to be re-tested in 2-3 years.
March 31, 2008
Drink to your Heart's Content.
Metabolic Syndrome and Stroke. More reasons to stop smoking and controlling your blood pressure.
March 17, 2008
New Test Detects Heart Disease.
Maybe government isn't the best answer for insurance. Tired? You could be harboring a risk for stroke.
March 03, 2008
Obesity may increase the risk of cancer.
The risk of colon and kidney cancers rose by as much as 24% in men when they became overweight.
February 18, 2008
Chocolate... and Valentine's - Good for your Heart?
Be careful what you ask for... Nutritional Supplements... worth the money? Great Super bowl.
February 04, 2008
The Treatment of Diabetes
Diabetes is treatable but for many patients that means many meds.
January 21, 2008
Statins
Statins are better than we anticipated at decreasing mortality.
January 07, 2008