Folks who’ve had a kidney stone often describe it as the worst pain you’ll ever experience. And that includes moms who have gone through natural childbirth. Kidney stones often hit without any warning. They form quietly and can hang out in your kidneys for years without you having a clue they’re ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:August 31, 2017
UPDATED:July 31, 2017
6 surprising signs you’re low in calcium
Everyone knows calcium is important. That’s why you make sure to put a splash of cream in your coffee and eat yogurt a couple times a week. But unless you break a bone, your levels are probably just fine. Right? Wrong. Weakening bone is just one of a number of possible signs that you’re not ... Read More ›
UPDATED:May 24, 2018
Top 7 foods to help slash your colon cancer risk
Next time you find yourself in a group of twenty people take a look around. At least one of those folks—perhaps even you—will be diagnosed with colon cancer in his or her lifetime. And as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women, that colon cancer is likely to kill the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:May 7, 2017
9 simple tricks slash your cancer risk starting today
You do your best to eat a clean, healthy diet. You get your 20 to 30 minutes of daily exercise, on most days anyway. And you haven’t smoked in years. In other words, you’ve got all the major methods for protecting yourself against cancer covered. And that’s fantastic! But why stop there? There ... Read More ›
UPDATED:January 24, 2018
Could your mouthwash give you cancer? (Beware these 5 creepy chemicals)
The average U.S. woman uses 12 personal care products and/or cosmetics a day, containing 168 different chemicals, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG). While most men use fewer products, they're still exposed to about 85 such chemicals daily. Teens, whose developing bodies are ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Lengthen your telomeres and lengthen your life
Do you ever wonder why some people are blessed with long lives compared to others? Without going into numerous philosophical, sociological and spiritual questions, there is a very interesting part of your body that provides insight into longevity. It’s called a telomere. Research suggests these ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 4, 2018
Beef up your bones with belly bugs!
You may have heard the report Good Morning America or Fox News. The British Medical Journal (BMJ) announced the results of a major study that made headline news. The headline was “Dietary calcium intake is not associated with risk of fracture, and there is no clinical trial evidence that ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 20, 2016
Being Far-Sighted About Nearsightedness
Question: Almost everyone in our family has worn glasses since childhood. My daughter is pregnant, and I have to wonder--is there any way to fight this family pattern? A.V., Lubbock, TX A: Dr. Wright: I'm always a little sad when I meet a small child wearing glasses ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 14, 2016
Could soda be causing your knee troubles?
I'm convinced that whoever writes the public statements for the American Beverage Association (ABA) should start a second career as a stand-up comedian. Sure the humor is unintentional, but that doesn't mean it wouldn't have them rolling in the aisles. A study presented at the American College of ... Read More ›
UPDATED:December 14, 2016
6 Steps To Real Weight Loss
I seem to get a steady stream of folks in my office who want to lose weight. For many of them, it's about how they look. And for most, they want the weight gone fast. Losing weight so that you look better is a legitimate goal. But the benefits of dropping a few pounds extend well beyond ... Read More ›
