Mon, 27 November 2006
CAT scans are an excellent way to help diagnose disease, but is there a possible danger from too much radiation? If you have carotid artery disease, a new study indicates there's one drug in particular you should take. Low-carb versus low-fat – is one diet better than the other for your heart? |
Mon, 27 November 2006
If you suffer from fatigue, muscle weakness, recurring bloating and abdominal pain, unexplained anemia, headaches, depression, osteoporosis, or lactose intolerance, you may have celiac disease (CD). Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, found in wheat, rye, and barley. It impacts one out of every 133 people in the United States, but 97 percent of those who have celiac disease don’t know it. Kathy Miller, a registered and licensed dietitian and co-director of the Cooper Clinic nutrition department, joins us. |
Mon, 20 November 2006
CAT scan radiation - is it too much; the right drug to take if you have carotid artery disease; low-carb vs. low-fat
CAT scans are an excellent way to help diagnose disease, but is there a possible danger from too much radiation? If you have carotid artery disease, a new study indicates there’s one drug in particular you should take. Low-carb versus low-fat – is one diet better than the other for your heart? Dr. Cooper takes calls |
Mon, 13 November 2006
Did you know that 40 percent of the dogs in the United States are overweight? Today we'll discuss a program that helps both humans and dogs lose weight. Dr. Marty Becker, veterinarian and author, is back to explain how our dog can become our personal trainer. Dr. Becker takes calls. |
Mon, 6 November 2006
November 4, 2006 Hour 2: Craig Schwimmer, M.D., an ear, nose and throat specialist discusses snoring and sleep issues.
Craig Schwimmer, M.D., an ear, nose, and throat specialist and medical director of the Snoring Center of Dallas joins us.; http://snoringcenterofdallas.com Do you suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness? Do you snore? Would you like to sleep through the night and wake up feeling rested and energetic? Dr. Schwimmer discusses these sleep issues, and explains how the Pillar Procedure works (www.pillarprocedure.com) to reduce sleep apnea and snoring. |
Mon, 6 November 2006
November 4, 2006 Hour 1: David Silver, M.D. discusses arthritis, joint pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia.
Arthritis, joint pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia are discussed with David Silver, M.D. Dr. Silver is a rheumatologist, researcher, and author of Playing Through Arthritis: How to Conquer Pain and Enjoy Your Favorite Sports and Activities. We talk about the latest treatments, pros and cons of certain medications, and how exercise can help these conditions. |