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New vaccine recommendation if you have diabetes and are under 60

On October 22 of this year, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted in favor of recommending  the use of hepatitis B vaccine in adults under age 60 who have not yet been vaccinated for it. The recommendation is not considered official until it is in print, which is anticipated over the next weeks. Why is ACIP making this recommendation?... [Read more]

Outsmart Obesity Tip #1: Leave the serving bowls in the kitchen, especially if you are a man eating pasta.

We have all heard the expression “Out of sight, out of mind.” Well this appears to be true regarding how much we eat as well. A researcher from Cornell (link to study details) performed a lunchtime experiment with 78 university staff. Groups of 3-4 staff were given a meal of pasta, apple sauce and pudding that was self-served from a counter. For... [Read more]

Ask the Doctor question: How can I prevent prostate cancer?

Bottom line: While most strategies remain unproven in preventing prostate cancer, eating a low-fat diet and perhaps taking a multivitamin with Vitamin E are reasonable strategies that may offer some benefit. This is an important question, and here is why. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. By the time you are 60, you have about 60% chance... [Read more]

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