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Most people are familiar with the potential health problems of coronary artery disease, such as heart attack or heart failure, and most can name at least one or two of its risk factors, such as hig...
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Dear Dr. Gott: Please explain what beta blockers are and what they do in certain medications. Dear Reader: A beta blocker, also known as a beta-adrenergic blocking agent, is a medication designed ...
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By Eileen Ackerman RD, Clinical Dietitian, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas The holiday season is in full swing with company parties, ornament exchanges and work and social get-togethers that ...
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Did you know that each cigarette smoked shortens a life by 14 minutes, which equates to a four-hour loss of life per pack! Smoking is also the leading cause of blindness. Smokers also have a decrea...
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By Scott Eisman MD, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Did you know that each cigarette smoked shortens a life by 14 minutes, which equates to a four-hour loss of life per pack! Smoking is al...
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H1N1 influenza — commonly called swine flu — is a new strain of flu that has not been seen before in the United States. It was originally labeled swine flu because it was similar to influenza virus...
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Red, flaky and dry, thickened patches of skin are the typical, visible symptoms of psoriasis. To help people understand more about this chronic disease, the month of August is designated as Psorias...
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It is widespread knowledge that breastfeeding is considered the gold standard for nourishing newborn babies. Through the test of time, breastfeeding has provided optimal nutritional health for babi...
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Water is a vital component of our daily existence, and staying properly hydrated during the hot and humid months of summer is important — especially for active people of all ages. A good gauge to p...
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Think “summer” and what comes to mind? Beach picnics, boogie boards, basking in the sun and bonfires. Perhaps fireworks on the Fourth of July? Don’t let sunburns, bee stings or more serious acciden...
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Lyme disease is a condition with various symptoms that can mimic other disorders. It is the most common arthropod-borne illness, or “arbovirus” in the United States. A parvovirus is the name given ...
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There are some men who live by Man Law, and some who think it is preposterous. For all men, regardless of your opinion, you should see a physician annually and perform regular self-exams to screen ...
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Many people brush off a headache as being an excuse for getting out of daily activities or commitments. But if it is you who is suffering, you can vouch for the fact that headache pain is a real an...
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Memorial Day signals the unofficial start of summer for people across the country, although in Southern California we have already had many hot, sunny days. Before you head out to enjoy the sunsh...
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