…the amount of marijuana a patient needs to consume to significantly lower intraocular pressure is excessive—some researchers estimate it would take up to twelve joints a day to achieve the desired effect.
Even in 2007 – possibly the wackiest year of entertainment news headlines since celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was in diapers – some famous smiles are worth noting. Ten celebrities in particular exhibited engaging and noteworthy smiles, and each for good reason.
Obesity is a significant factor in a variety of health problems, from back pain to heart disease. But perhaps most frightening for women who are pregnant, or planning on becoming pregnant, is a study that further supports a link between maternal obesity and birth defects.
The popularity of bariatric surgery continues to rise rapidly, but many potential patients don't truly understand the limitations of post-bariatric diets. Here are five tips that will help you prepare for a post-bariatric lifestyle — or even avoid the need for bariatric treatment entirely.
While there are fertility treatments that can help women to conceive, even after menopause, getting pregnant later in life may not be in the best interest of a mother or her child.
With so much commotion and stress in our lives during the holiday season, many of us forget to take a little time for ourselves, and the evidence is written all over our faces.
Online gossipers claim Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, and other celebs underwent an early C-section paired with a tummy tuck to slim down after pregnancy. We sat down with an expert to get the skinny on this story!
Being obese can lead to more than just embarrassment about your weight – it can lead to cancer, a myriad of other health problems, and even death. My aunt's death from uterine cancer was my wake-up call. Let it be yours, too.
Don't have an extra $125 to throw down on a 1 oz. jar of luxe anti-aging moisturizer Crème de la Mer? Try following DocShop's ten anti-aging tips instead.
Want to know if your body weight is considered healthy for your height and frame size? View our height and weight charts to find out.
Looking younger and healthier can be a simple matter of flexing your facial muscles, going “under the needle” for cosmetic acupuncture, or embracing any of the new treatments designed to produce facelift-like results for people who would rather skip the surgery.
Everyone asks what it is like to be color blind. Some think it's like watching I Love Lucy permanently, which for most color blind people isn't the case. For most, it boils down to keeping a keen eye out for stop signs and having a great excuse for the girlfriend when she points out your terrible outfit
After just one drink, post-bariatric patients may have a blood alcohol level that puts them at risk for receiving a DUI. If they were to get behind the wheel, they could give Paris Hilton a run for her money as the DUI queen.
One of this year's hottest gifts is the Nintendo Wii. But the Wii may be more than just a gaming system; it might also be an innovative weight loss solution. You may be surprised to learn how many calories you can burn playing Wii games.
The following list puts forth five of the coolest jobs in medicine under the microscope and let you judge the results.
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