The Cardiac Kid: Triple Bypass Surgery Can’t Stop Regis Philbin Knowing the signs of heart disease can save your life. Just ask Regis Philbin. For two weeks in 2007, the popular host of Live with Regis and Kelly and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire had been experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath. Fortunately, …
Asthma Almost five million children have asthma, and the numbers are increasing. Here’s Dr. Firstname M. Lastname, a Pediatrician with Medical Center/Hospital, to tell us more about this common childhood medical condition. What is asthma? Asthma is chronic lung disease in which the air passages are oversensitive. During an asthma attack, the airways narrow in …
The Fighting Angel: Jaclyn Smith is a Breast Cancer Survivor There are 2.4 million women who have survived breast cancer in the United States. Actress Jaclyn Smith, famous for her role in the 1970s TV series Charlie’s Angels, is one of them. Smith was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer in 2002, at age 55. …
Baby Planner Prepping for Pregnancy Planning on having a baby in the near future? Giving birth can be one of the most joyous experiences in a woman’s life. But proper planning is critical. At (name of hospital), we’re ready to give you a special delivery. “The first step in having a healthy baby is taking …
Sidebar A: Pregnancy Tips If you are having morning sickness, try to eat five or six small meals a day instead of three large ones. Take prenatal vitamins just before you go to bed. This helps avoid nausea. Stay cool by avoiding the excessive heat found in saunas and hot tubs. Word …
October HOPE Know The ABCs of Preventing Breast Cancer October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to get serious about this all-too-common disease. How common? Just consider these two alarming statistics: • Every three minutes in the United States, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. • One in eight American women …
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Menopause—Separating Myth From Fact “Menopause is a natural event in a woman’s life,” says Dr. (name, title). It occurs when the ovaries no longer produce eggs and menstruation stops. A generation ago, the topic of “menopause” was almost considered taboo. “Women today feel much more at ease in discussing the topic with their physician,” continues …
Menopause For women over 35, menopause is a lifelong health issue. Here’s Firstname M. Lastname, M.D., a Board Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist with Name of Hospital/Medical Center, to discuss this important health issue. What is menopause? Menopause is a natural event in which a woman cases her menstruation and ovulation. It marks the end of a woman’s …
Live What You Learn An annual mammogram is your best defense against breast cancer. Yet all too often, women find excuses not to have one. Do any of the following excuses sound familiar? “I’m Too Busy” – Instead of viewing this annual checkup as a chore, make it a fun day for you and your …
