Published July 22, 2015

The medical insurance system just got much, much worse

It's time for me to go on a rant. I don't usually do it, but I can't take it anymore. So please forgive me. My heart is breaking. Our federal government is ruining the practice of medicine to the point that unless you have an acute medical problem, there's little to no chance of getting the treatment you need.

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Published July 20, 2015

Reduce basal cell and squamous cell cancers by 23% with a simple vitamin

I have been telling my patients for years to take a strong multivitamin every day just as a general guarantee. No matter how good your diet is, there will always be indiscretions. And the nutrient content of foods today is nowhere near the same as it has been in the past. Now a brand new study is showing one more reason why this simple precaution makes sense.

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Published July 17, 2015

A blood test that can predict high blood pressure and coronary artery disease risk

If you don't already know about cystatin C, then it's about time you did. Cystatin C is a relatively new blood test that hasn't become big news yet. A study published just this past month shows how important this test can be, especially in people with a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease.

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