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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
Jonathan Demme was a world famous director, and he recently died from esophageal cancer. To get the latest tips on avoiding or controlling this serious cancer, see my recent Huffington Post article http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/591b6c39e4b021dd5a828f98
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
It’s New Years time again, time to make some good resolutions. Here are 6 resolutions to help you get good health in the new year. See my recent Huffington Post article for details http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/586179d2e4b04d7df167d0db?timestamp=1482783515185
Black Lives Matter helps call attention to special problems of the African American communities. This is very relevant to black patients with cancer and the cancer risk in African Americans. For my recommendations on cancer prevention and treatment in African American as well as in caucasian people, see my latest Huffington Post article http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/black-lives-matter-in-can_b_11729192.html
The poor live shorter lives, up to 15 years less. Why is this, and how can Americans overcome this? See my latest article in Huffington Post to find out http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/why-poor-americans-die-yo_b_10955190.html
Is Obamacare good? The Affordable Care Act is a political target or badge of accomplishment in this time of electoral debates. But how good is it?
For my experienced based answers, see my latest article in the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/how-good-is-obamacare-now_b_9637228.html
Please comment on it and let everyone know if you agree or disagree.
Blood clots claim nearly 1 million lives annually. Hillary’s medical challenge suggests how you should approach prevention and treatment of blood clots. To learn more, see my article in Huffington Post in the Politics section and get the best tips. The link is http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/too-many-blood-clots-hill_b_9024886.html
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
Why should we not shave for at least part of November (1 day or 30)? For a good reason see my recent article in the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/no-shave-november-crowdfu_b_6130686.html
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