Your Health, March 2007
Why are trans fats so dangerous to your health?
You may have seen the headlines: trans fats banned from city restaurants. But why are people taking such serious steps to remove these preservatives from food? Dr. Erica Goode and nutritionist Sharon Meyer of California Pacific Medical Center will provide some very interesting facts that explain the reason for this movement.
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Dr. Erica Goode | How can I start eating a healthier diet? |
| Health News | |
| NYC bans most trans fats from restaurants Bill seeks to ban trans fats from Massachusetts Trans fat alternative may have its own problems Trans fat labels risk giving dairy a bad name New York trans fat ban: Life-saver or Orwellian? Wendy's cuts most trans fats from fries, chicken | |
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans affected
Arthritis is a common problem that refers to more than 100 diseases and afflicts nearly 1 in 5 Americans. But sadly, many people with chronic joint problems don't seek treatment from a physician. Dr. Tom Hopkins of Sutter Independent Physicians in Sacramento will tell you what you need to know about this disease.
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| Dr. Tom Hopkins Sutter Independent Physicians | What is osteoarthritis? What is rheumatoid arthritis? |
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| Biologic drugs comparable for rheumatoid disease Osteoarthritis may respond to acupuncture Swedish massage helps ease knee arthritis pain Arthritis outlook worse for women than men | |
| Local Resources | |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Berkeley and Oakland Arthritis Support Group Camino Medical Group – Sunnyvale Eden Medical Center – Castro Valley and San Leandro Hand Therapy Clinic Palo Alto Medical Foundation A list of books, articles and resources on arthritis available at PAMF's Community Health Resource Centers Sutter Health Sacramento-Sierra Region Arthritis Resources Classes and Support Groups | |
Back problems affect your sleep, your mood, your concentration...
And you might think big pain like this requires equally big treatment. But one tiny invention - a titanium wedge - is making a huge difference for many people who've been suffering. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Fred Naraghi of St. Luke's Hospital in San Francisco will describe how the landscape of back pain treatment is changing.
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| Fred Naraghi, M.D. St. Luke's Hospital | Learn more about the X-stop procedure Health Articles What is spinal stenosis? Do you have low back pain? What are my surgery choices? |
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| Herniated discs can be fixed without invasive surgery Gene mutation linked to lumbar disc disease Opioids safely curb chronic back pain: study Surgery or exercise for bad back debated in study | |
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| Find a spine specialist near you | |
What would it be like to take a virtual tour of your own body?
What would you see? A heart that beats strong? Healthy bones? Now, doctors have a new tool that's allowing them to view the body in detail never seen before. We talk to Drs. Ninh Dao and Virginia Joyce of Sutter Davis Hospital to learn more about the 64-slice CT.
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Ninh Dao, M.D. | What is computed tomography or a CT scan? Why are CTs done? |
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| Improved CT accurate for colon cancer screening CT screening can identify curable lung cancers Abnormal CT scan may encourage smokers to quit | |
| Local Resources | |
| 64 Slice CT resources near you Marin General Hospital www.maringeneral.org Sutter Davis Hospital Imaging Center Sutter Gould Medical Foundation – Modesto and Stockton | |