Fri, 29 December 2006
December 23, 2006 Hour 2: The FDA and the risk of OTC pain killers, and a new study about quitting smoking
The FDA is planning to make sure consumers know the potential deadly risks with over the counter (OTC) pain medications.
The risk of Alzheimer’s disease increases with age and detection is often difficult. We will discuss how you can recognize the early stages of this disease.
Are you resolving to quit smoking? A new study could help reinforce that decision.
Can olive oil reduce the risk of cancer?
Dr. Cooper takes calls. |
Fri, 29 December 2006
Millions of women have stopped taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), is there ever a situation when a woman should consider HRT or what about alternative options?
Dr. Cooper discusses a resent study concerning colonoscopies and learning the results of the detection rate from your physician.
There is more information as to why you should be taking vitamin D.
Is there a link between a bacteria and obesity?
Dr. Cooper takes calls. |
Tue, 19 December 2006
A huge study presented this week shows breast cancer rates have tumbled since millions of American women stopped taking hormone replacement therapy. Could it be that simple? Questions are raised about the value of mammograms in women younger than 50. A study shows how antioxidants play a big role in preventing age-related macular degeneration. Dr. Cooper and Todd take calls. |
Tue, 19 December 2006
When it comes to prostate cancer, is it better to treat the disease or wait and see? A finding from a large study published this week indicates one of those options is clearly superior. Folic acid is an important B vitamin, but does it help prevent heart disease? Also, what can you do for less than a minute a day to possibly add six years to your life? Dr. Cooper and Todd take calls. |
Tue, 5 December 2006
December 2, 2006, Hour 2 - Dr. Cooper and Todd Whitthorne review the latest study on back pain; exercise and obesity
Dr. Cooper and Todd Whitthorne review the latest study on back pain from the Journal of the American Medical Association, which indicates surgery may not be the best answer to resolving back pain.
Exercise is good for the heart, but it can also significantly reduce our risks for certain types of cancer.
And, more information on why we need to avoid obesity, and how diet and dementia are connected. |
Tue, 5 December 2006
Dr. Cooper and Todd Whitthorne discuss cardiovascular disease. We review information that will let you take charge of your heart health including new thoughts regarding cholesterol, and why you may want to consider the risks and rewards of the drug-eluting stents. |