Birth control pills are a convenient method of contraception, widely used. But recent studies show that these pills can increase breast cancer risk. For tips on how you can reduce your risk of breast cancer, see my recent article in the Huffington Post at www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/use-of-birth-control-pills-increases-breast-cancer_us_5a45442ce4b06cd2bd03deb6
Transitions in medical care threaten your relationship with your doctor. Find out why and what you can do about it in my latest Huffington Post article https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/what-motivates-your-doctor-in-caring-for-you-compassion_us_5a25e7dde4b0b1dc3502ab37
While the congress and President work to decide how health care in America will change, what steps should you take now to be sure you are protected? For the latest tips on making decisions today, see my recent article in the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/58f29e9fe4b04cae050dc7eb
Is an ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure? For the latest cancer prevention tips see my latest Huffington Post article from the national Women’s Health Summit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/dr-carys-tips-on-cancer-p_b_8315850.html
Guidelines have been established nationally for nearly every disease. But are doctors following them?
Recent information indicates that in cancer care, even the best cancer centers sometimes are not making decisions that comply with the guidelines that they themselves have made! For a complete discussion, see my recent Huffington Post article about this http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/why-variability-in-cancer_b_5608227.html
It’s the number one killer in America: heart disease. But as I describe in my recent Huffington Post article http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/the-1-killer-and-a-1-star_b_5343475.html you can be more aware of this cease and prevent it!
Check out my article for my tips. Live longer and better.
The Affordable Care Act has been in effect since 2009, but its real impact has just been felt in the last 4 months. How well has it done overall.
I have graded it, and I discuss why I gave it my grades in my recent article in the Huffington Post. Read it and see if you agree! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/whats-the-obamacare-gpa-t_b_5180630.html
Caregiving is very common in America, and in every family spouses or children or siblings or even nieces and nephews have been called in to help an informed relative. But people have not been trained to give that care, or even understand the responsibilities that come with their new role.
In order to help caregivers, I gave tips and advice on the national radio show Online Health Radio, at Blog Talk Radio with host Margery…
What will describe 2014? Will it be the year of the Sochi Olympics? Will it be the year of the midterm elections? Will it be the year of new movies or TV series?
No. 2014 will surely be the Year of Health. Healthcare reform has changed many aspects of our lives, including financial, disease prevention, our doctors, and even our access to medicines. Every newspaper and news media report has included something about healthcare. Since…
Stroke is a very common cause of disability, and the fourth leading cause of death in America. So any news about stroke should remind us to discuss stroke risk with out doctors.
Harry Reid recently was admitted to the hospital, and discharged with a diagnosis of exhaustion. But he had perviously suffered a small stroke or transient ischemic attack. Because the risk of subsequent stroke is so high (25 to 45%), any new symptoms should…