Health

teen boy with wisdom tooth cyst

Wisdom Tooth Cyst

Q: My son has developed a cyst around an impacted wisdom tooth! What do we need to do now? A: A cyst is benign but can

Belly Fat

“Pot belly,” “love handles,” “spare tire” and “beer belly” are all terms that have been jokingly used to describe the excess fat that accumulates in

Appendicitis in Kids

How many times do parents hear this cry from their children? How is a parent supposed to react? More than likely, the child is hungry,

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The Fall and Winter Blues

Seasonal Affective Disorder Imagine this: On the first day of winter, the sun rises at 11:23 a.m. and sets at 3:29 p.m. These days of

Rhythmic Resolution

Nearly everyone has experienced the unsettling feeling of an irregular heartbeat, or cardiac arrhythmia. Typically, the occasional fluttering of the heart and rapid pulse are

The Facts about the Flu

This flu season has been like no other in recent history. It started early with the advent of the influenza virus H1N1 (or Swine Flu).

Macular Degeneration

As we age, our bodies inevitably exhibit the effects of daily living. The care of the eye and treatment of any malady detected are essential

Celiac Disease

Celiac disease (pronounced see-lee-ak), also known as gluten intolerance or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is a little-known disease that was once thought to occur only in children

Migraine Headaches

Keys to Successful Headache Management You anticipate a productive day. Your task list pulses with urgency. You jump into your schedule, but pain taps your

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Poison Ivy Treatment

Q. While working in the yard, I was infected with poison ivy. Can you tell me the best treatment for it? A. There are few things

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