Tweet There were so many incredible medical discoveries in 2007; it was hard to pick the ten most meaningful stories. These are the top 10 I felt might change the future of medicine: #10 Circumcision Reduces the Risk of HIV … Continue reading →

Tweet I recently went out to buy a Christmas gift for a friend of mine. I was looking for an unscented candle, which was no easy task. Take a whiff… almost every store you go to will try to welcome … Continue reading →

Tweet I must admit, I have always been told that drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day is good for you. Maybe because I live in the dry state of Colorado and often find my patients (including myself) not drinking … Continue reading →

Tweet Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States and the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women. It used to be considered a “men’s” cancer, but with women’s increased stressful lifestyles … Continue reading →

Tweet Interesting new study relating breast cancer risk to geographical location. There may be good reasons based on other studies. Read more… A new study by UK researchers suggests that women who live in cities and urban areas are at … Continue reading →

Tweet During this festive time of year, it’s easy to see cranberries in your local supermarket. Besides adding a tangy flavor to foods and a brilliant color to holiday decor, we now know that cranberries have a variety of health … Continue reading →

Tweet I love passing on studies about chocolate. Probably because it’s one of my favorite food groups (it’s not really) and one food I definitely indulge in. So here it goes: There was a recent study in JAMA (Journal of … Continue reading →

Tweet Aspirin has become a popular over the counter medication recommended to reduce the risk of heart disease. Many doctors also frequently suggest taking aspirin to help prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), otherwise known as blood clots (see prior blog). … Continue reading →