If you’re a man or woman over 50, chances are that you’ve been told about the importance of being checked for cancer of the prostate or breast. Finding some types of cancers at early stages (before they cause symptoms) may increase one’s chances of survival with proper treatment. Read the rest of this entry »
CommonSense MD
with Kenneth Lin M.D.
Kenneth is a Family Physician and Associate Editor of the journal American Family Physician. You'll find him writing here about taking a common sense approach to health.
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Over 50? Don’t forget to get screened for colorectal cancer
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010Does one drink a day keep dementia away?
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010A recent conference held at the National Institutes of Health on preventing Alzheimer’s disease (the most common form of dementia) found little evidence that medications or dietary supplements are any help in slowing cognitive decline in old age. Read the rest of this entry »
