How does marijuana affect a growing teen?
Marijuana, cannabis, pot, weed, or herb are all names of the same plant that is used for its mind altering effects. Rapidly increasing in the teen population over the last several decades, more than half of high school seniors report using marijuana at least once with approximately a quarter of them reporting use in the last month.
A study out of Yale, published this month, showed that over 1/3 of teens that smoke marijuana abused prescription opiates. As such marijuana, along with alcohol and tobacco, is listed as a gateway drug.
The effect on the
Breast Cancer: Men Beware
by Lori Sciame October 2nd, 2013 | Health Observance, Men's Health
There is a common misconception that men do not need to worry about developing breast cancer. Â On the contrary, the American Cancer society outlines five types of breast cancer that can (and do) affect males. These cancers mainly affect older men, but the disease can occur even at young ages. Because October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, take time to educate yourself about this disease, and how it can strike both genders, not just females.
A Quick Look at PrevalenceÂ
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlines the potential risk of a male developing breast
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A Quick Look at PrevalenceÂ
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlines the potential risk of a male developing breast
Screenings for Women
by Dean Heller MD September 21st, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
My best friend was diagnosed with local cervical cancer, and although she said she will be fine with treatment, her doctor says that it may be related to the HPV infection, which is a sexually transmitted disease. How do I find out if I have that?
It is very easy to screen for HPV or human papilloma virus, which is associated with cervical cancer, and is transmitted through sexual contact. During a routine PAP smear, your doctor should screen you for HPV. Your OB/Gyn may have screened you, if you told them that you are sexually active.
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It is very easy to screen for HPV or human papilloma virus, which is associated with cervical cancer, and is transmitted through sexual contact. During a routine PAP smear, your doctor should screen you for HPV. Your OB/Gyn may have screened you, if you told them that you are sexually active.
To learn more about
All Systems Go!
by Lori Sciame September 17th, 2012 | Health Observance
When scientists launch rockets into space, they make sure that all components of the complicated craft work properly. To think about this process in simple terms, visualize a lengthy check list. One by one, the controllers test each part, and when it works properly, only then can the mission proceed. Why do they do this? Prevention of a catastrophe - either loss of life or loss of millions of dollars.
Think about your own body as a rocket ship destined to travel on a precarious mission, one that involves plenty of hazards to overcome. Just like scientists maintain strict standards
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Think about your own body as a rocket ship destined to travel on a precarious mission, one that involves plenty of hazards to overcome. Just like scientists maintain strict standards
Folic Acid and Children
by Dean Heller MD June 1st, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
I took folic acid with my prenatal vitamins, but now I am hearing that I should be giving my child folic acid, as it decreases risk of certain diseases, such as cancer. Is that true, and should I be giving my child a supplement of folic acid?
There is some truth behind this. There is research that has shown that the incidence of certain types of chldhood cancers, such as Wilms tumor, are decreased when there is folic acid supplementation. The FDA mandated folic acid supplementation in food in 1998, so it is included in cereals, breads, and rice. It
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There is some truth behind this. There is research that has shown that the incidence of certain types of chldhood cancers, such as Wilms tumor, are decreased when there is folic acid supplementation. The FDA mandated folic acid supplementation in food in 1998, so it is included in cereals, breads, and rice. It