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What You Should Know About Ovarian Cancer

Jan 23, 2019 by Total Access Medical
Ovarian cancer refers to any cancerous growth that begins in the ovary. It is the fifth most common cause of cancer deaths in women and the tenth most common cancer among women in the United States. 
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Does Drinking Alcohol Increase Risk of Breast Cancer?

Jan 09, 2019 by Total Access Medical

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women across the globe. New research suggests that as little as one alcoholic drink per day can increase breast cancer risk, while exercise and a healthful diet lowers the risk.

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10 Best Foods For Prostate Health 

Jan 03, 2019 by Total Access Medical

Here are 10 foods that you can eat to boost prostate health.  

1) Brazilian Nuts

Brazilian nuts are an especially rich source of the mineral selenium, which is important for prostate health. In fact, just one ounce of Brazil nuts can contain as much as ten times the RDA for selenium.

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Is It Possible To Slow Cancer Cell Growth?

Dec 26, 2018 by Total Access Medical

Researchers from the University of Rochester's Center for RNA Biology have identified a new way to potentially slow the fast-growing cells that characterize all types of cancer. The findings, reported in the journal Science, are a long way from being applied in people but they could be the basis of a treatment option in the future. 

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Six Tips To Help You Eat Your Way To Better Health

Dec 25, 2018 by Total Access Medical

Choosing from all the food groups will not guarantee a balanced diet. Here are six tips to help you eat your way to better health.

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How To Not Gain Weight Over The Holiday

Dec 18, 2018 by Total Access Medical

The contents of holiday meals aren't usually part of a low-cal diet, but you can still savor your Christmas dinner and desert without falling off the weight loss wagon. Here are some tips:

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Breast Cancer: Overweight Women May Need Frequent Mammograms

Dec 06, 2018 by Total Access Medical

Women with higher body mass index (BMI) face an increased risk of not detecting their breast tumor until it has become large, according to a new study. Researchers said the findings suggest that women with higher BMI may need shorter intervals between mammography screening exams.

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Dr. Teresa Saris on the Opioid Epidemic

Nov 06, 2018 by Teresa A. Saris, MD
Every day, more than 115 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers , heroin , and synthetic 
opioids such  a s fentanyl —is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. Dr. Teresa Saris of Total Access Medical offers insight into this nationwide epidemic. 
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Alcohol & Cancer: What's The Relationship?

Nov 06, 2018 by Total Access Medical

Alcohol is known to raise the risk of no fewer than seven types of cancer. These are mouth, upper throat (pharynx), voice box (laryngeal), esophageal, breast, liver, and bowel cancer.

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Obese Adult Percentage Growing In Several States

Oct 25, 2018 by Total Access Medical
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