Caffeine May Help Symptoms of Dry Eyes

Caffeine use may offer relief for millions of dry eye sufferers                 Study published in Ophthalmology journal SAN FRANCISCO – April 17, 2012 – Researchers at the University of Tokyo’s School of Medicine have shown for the first time that caffeine intake can significantly increase the eye’s ability […]

Exactly What is Involved With Being a Kidney Donor?

April is National Donate Life Month, and if you’re thinking about donating a kidney, now would be the time to find out what it’s all about. Did you ever wonder how they match potential organ donors with people who need organs? There are more than 92,000 people in the United States who are waiting for […]

Dr. Ladino’s return is about a month away

                    Don’t let Dr. Bejar’s teasing photo sent to Dr. Ladino, our Transplant doctor and Army Captain, currently on a military tour, fool you. Dr. Ladino is doing great and expected back near Memorial Day. Our team and our transplant patients have missed him. I am […]

ELIZABETH PERKINS, ACTRESS, IS OUR DIABETIC OF THE MONTH

Elizabeth Perkins Biography Claim to Fame: Actress DOB: November 18, 1960 Diabetes Type: 1 Quote: “I’m actually a happier person than I was before I was diagnosed.” Elizabeth Perkins was born on November 18, 1960 in Queens, New York. She was raised in Vermont and later moved to Chicago after high school, where she spent […]

FITNESS TRENDS 2010

– Fitness trends for 2010: fast, cheap and trendy BY NICK SORTAL SUN SENTINEL Comments (0) Recommend Print E-mail Letter to the editor Share Where is fitness going in 2010? Well, people want to sweat, get it done quickly and not spend a lot of money. The American Council on Exercise announced the top 10 […]

HYPERTENSION LINKED TO PREMATURE BALDNESS

The Claim: High Blood Pressure Will Increase People’s Risk of Losing Their Hair LinkedinDiggFacebookMixxMySpaceYahoo! BuzzPermalink By ANAHAD O’CONNOR Published: December 7, 2009 THE FACTS Hypertension has been linked to heart disease, diabetes and early mortality. But hair loss? Related Health Guide: High Blood Pressure More Really? ColumnsScientists are not exactly sure why, but a number […]