Community Insider - Darren Clair, M.D.
Articles
As many of you know, October is
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But fortunately for those who have been diagnosed with this terrible...
The human body is a remarkable fighting machine. Every hour of the day, it goes to battle, ready to keep us safe from renegade cells that could...
The old adage “an aspirin a day keeps the doctor away” has just taken on a whole new meaning. Researchers from Oxford University have...
After British researchers found traces of chemicals called
parabens in breast cancer patient tissues, scientists are now calling for a review on...
For as long as mankind has been on this earth, we have tried to conquer death and unlock immortality. Books, movies, television shows, ancient...
If you prefer to catch some rays in the morning to get your
daily dose of vitamin D, you may have a reduced risk of skin cancer from exposure to...
What if you could detect one of the leading causes of death in women, simply by using a cooking ingredient? That's exactly what nurses and...
Even with the medical and technological advancements of the 21st century, a horrific war continues to rage on. It’s a war against cancer, and...
For some time now, medical science has been telling us that if you want to
live well into your 90s and beyond, you need to follow certain...
Receiving a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is perhaps the most devastating news a person can receive. Despite aggressive treatment, the prognosis...
You’ve probably heard the saying, “If it tastes good, it must be bad for you.” Not so, according to a new study conducted in Europe. It turns...
You know things have gone a little too far in the beauty business when the U.S. Department of Labor releases a hazard alert about a popular hair...
Now that summer is officially here, ocean waves and fun in the sun on a sandy beach spells the ultimate vacation for many people. At the top of...
One of the major
obstacles in cancer treatment when using vaccine or immunotherapy is tumors often sidestep the body's immune response – the...
For most of the lathering on the
sunscreen before going out in the sun is simply second nature. Both the medical community and the media have...
Unless you or someone close to you is living with
diabetes, you may be surprised to learn that it is one of the major causes of
early illness...
As every woman knows, hormonal changes are a seemingly ongoing phenomena in the female body. These changes occur at the onset of puberty,...
Statistics tell us that 200,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year in the United States. 40,000 people will lose their lives.
50...
While speculations about the relationship between
cellphones and cancer pepper the media, researchers have been busy developing a new diagnostic...
On March 23, 2011 the world lost iconic film star
Elizabeth Taylor. Throughout her life Taylor suffered from various illnesses and conditions,...
Imagine for a moment that you had just received a diagnosis of a terminal illness. Then imagine how you would feel if someone told you that you...
As warmer weather approaches most folks are looking forward to “fun in the sun” and shedding those wintertime pasty-looking complexions. Many...
If you’re a woman considering breast enhancement, you may want to think twice before going under the knife just for a “sexier chest.” The FDA...
If you’ve been keeping up with the latest health news, you’ve probably heard of the wonders of resveratrol. It’s an antioxidant so powerful it...
In addition to exotic facials, deep tissue massage, and body wraps many spas are adding a new selection to their menu: facial acupuncture.
In an...
Approximately 16% of all men (1 man in 6) will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. Of these, 8% will display serious symptoms. Three...
Most everyone knows that smoking affects the lungs but when popular Hollywood star Michael Douglas announced he had stage IV throat cancer, many...
It’s been on the news, television tabloids, and plastered across the newsstands. The popular teen Disney star Demi Lovato recently entered a...
Growing older often means foggy memories and worrying about the progression of dementia. However, the result of a two-year clinical trial has...
Just because you’ve passed a certain number of milestones in your life does NOT mean you have to surrender to the effects of aging. It’s never...
Have you ever noticed how pictures of ancient Buddhist monks look decades younger than they really are – very few wrinkles and skin as smooth as a...
"Take two and call me when your wrinkles disappear."
Who wouldn’t love to hear that from their doctor? Could it be that easy?
If you’re like many...
Each week in March, we're featuring a scientific article by one of our IH Experts as part of our "Expert Insights" series. This week's article...
I am amazed at the number of patients who take xanax or other drug for the relief of anxiety, here is an alternative.
From a recent study out of Poland, there is evidence for a direct relationship between several lifestyle factors and breast cancer risk.
Progesterone’s effect on cardiovascular health is becoming a topic of interest among researchers, who are beginning to realize that the effects of...
Didn’t start shaving until you were 18? And then it was more for your manhood than need? It could be normal for you but this could also reflect a...
