Tips for Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
Extreme wintry conditions can make walking on wet or slippery surfaces unavoidable. Slow down, take smaller steps and wear appropriate…
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Vaping during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Is vaping during pregnancy OK? Answer From Regan Theiler, M.D., Ph.D. Using electronic cigarettes, called vaping, during pregnancy is not…
Could You Have a Thyroid Condition?
Women are up to five times more likely than men to have a thyroid condition. One survey found that about…
Vitamin B-12 injections for weight loss: Do they work?
There’s no solid proof that vitamin B-12 shots, also called injections, help you lose weight. Vitamin B-12 is a water-soluble…
Atlanta VA Medical Center Celebrates MLK Day
The Atlanta VA Medical Center holds special activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., including a coat drive for homeless…
Blood pressure medication: Still necessary if I lose weight?
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Facts about Glaucoma and America's Veterans
Are you a Veteran over 60? 285,000 Veterans have Glaucoma, a group of eye diseases in which the optic nerve…
Avulsion fracture: How is it treated?
Treatment of an avulsion fracture most often includes resting and icing the affected area. Then there are exercises to help…
VA Stent Implantation Surgery a First
VA surgeons in Houston recently performed groundbreaking surgery on two Veterans, implanting a new type of stent graft, custom-made from…
Sperm: How long do they live after ejaculation?
How long do sperm live after ejaculation? Answer From Patricio C. Gargollo, M.D. In general, sperm live for several days…
