Known for having a high content of protein and a relatively low content of fat, cottage cheese is a favorite among dieters, runners, and weightlifters. It can quickly be added to any meal, packing in many nutrients, but not calories.
What's the nutritional profile of cottage cheese?A half-cup serving of cottage cheese contains between 80 and 120 calories, making it a low-calorie food. It is high in protein and low in fat. A half-cup serving usually contains about 15 grams of protein. There are usually between just 4 and 6 grams of fat, which is relatively low compared to other
Bladder Cancer in Men
by Lori Sciame February 6th, 2012 | Diseases
There’s one type of cancer that men don’t like to talk about – bladder cancer. Maybe it’s a touchy subject because it affects a bodily function; however, whatever the reason this type of cancer doesn’t get much press coverage needs to change. This is because thousands of men in the US are diagnosed with bladder cancer each year.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that 56,000 men will learn that they have bladder cancer this year. This is at a rate much higher than women. In fact, according to information supplied by the American Cancer Society (ACS), “Bladder cancer is
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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that 56,000 men will learn that they have bladder cancer this year. This is at a rate much higher than women. In fact, according to information supplied by the American Cancer Society (ACS), “Bladder cancer is
HPV and Cervical Cancer
by Dean Heller MD February 3rd, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
My OB/GYN doctor told me that I have been exposed to HPV virus, and this puts me at risk for cervical cancer. How did I contract this, and what should I do about it?
HPV, or human papilloma virus, is a virus that is contracted through sexual contact. Men can carry this virus and remain asymptomatic. Not all women who are exposed will develop cervical cancer, so the most important thing is to follow-up with your gynecologist for regular exams, including a PAP smear. For those not exposed, there is a new vaccine which prevents you from contracting the virus, and thus can lower your risk of
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HPV, or human papilloma virus, is a virus that is contracted through sexual contact. Men can carry this virus and remain asymptomatic. Not all women who are exposed will develop cervical cancer, so the most important thing is to follow-up with your gynecologist for regular exams, including a PAP smear. For those not exposed, there is a new vaccine which prevents you from contracting the virus, and thus can lower your risk of
Amblyopia and Strabismus
by Tom Seman MD FAAP February 2nd, 2012 | Pediatrician on Call
My two month-old baby's eyes don't seem to work together. Since I had a "lazy eye," do you think my son will too?
There are several different medical conditions that may be referred to by the lay population as lazy eye. The two major types are Amblyopia and Strabismus.
For the nine months that the child was developing inside the uterus there was no need for the eyes to focus on a single point with both eyes. Once the child is delivered he/she needs to learn how to focus on a subject in front of him/her. Initially the eyes see independently. This of course could
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There are several different medical conditions that may be referred to by the lay population as lazy eye. The two major types are Amblyopia and Strabismus.
For the nine months that the child was developing inside the uterus there was no need for the eyes to focus on a single point with both eyes. Once the child is delivered he/she needs to learn how to focus on a subject in front of him/her. Initially the eyes see independently. This of course could
Get Moving, Ladies!
by Lori Sciame January 30th, 2012 | Health News
What is the number one killer of women in the United States? It’s not car accidents, breast cancer, or diabetes – it’s heart disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that “Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women; half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2006 were women.â€
If that statistic doesn’t alarm my female readers, this additional one from the CDC will: “almost two-thirds of the women who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms. Even if you have no symptoms, you may still be
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If that statistic doesn’t alarm my female readers, this additional one from the CDC will: “almost two-thirds of the women who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms. Even if you have no symptoms, you may still be