When it comes to our health we often want to know as much as possible. But sometimes there is just too much information on what to do to stay healthy.
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Choosing Wisely: Medical Recommendations for Children
Consumer Reports and the ABIM Foundation are working with medical specialty societies to create lists of “5 Things Physicians and Patients Should Question”
Read More »Which Sunscreen Should You Use?
Other than the 15 minutes of sunshine we all need for our daily requirement of vitamin D, staying out of the sun should always be the first choice for skin cancer prevention. However, there are ways to reduce the damage your skin gets from the sun.
Read More »Choosing Wisely: Physician Groups Make Recommendations to Improve Health Care and Reduce Costs
Does an 18-year-old female need a pap smear? Should a patient with a mild sinus infection be given antibiotics? You might be surprised that the answer to both questions is NO according to leading physicians.
Read More »Danger at the Dentist’s (and Orthodontist’s) Office: Children Exposed to Radiation
Has your child been to the orthodontist this year? Was he or she exposed to dangerous levels of radiation? More and more dentists and orthodontists are using an imaging device that delivers significantly higher doses of radiation than regular X-rays. While the machine’s promoters claim that this technology is a safe way to obtain highly detailed images of a patient’s mouth and skull, other health experts are concerned about the cumulative effects of radiation from these scans, and think they shouldn’t be used routinely.
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