Over the course of their lifetimes, it is estimated that one in five Americans will develop some type of skin cancer whether it be melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, or squamous cell carcinoma. In most cases, skin cancer is highly curable if caught and treated early. Catching skin cancer early requires being aware of the signs of skin cancer and by regularly getting skin checks at a dermatology clinic. Noticing changes in the skin and pointing them out to a dermatologist is key.
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You've had your latest visit to the eye doctor and finally received your official prescription for eyeglasses. The piece of paper is filled with acronyms and numbers that are very precise to your specific eye care needs. But what do all of those letters and numbers really mean? Here's a look into what your eyeglass prescription is telling you about your eyesight.
OD and OS
One of the first things you'll probably notice are the letters OD and OS.
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If you have diabetes, taking care of your overall health and monitoring your blood glucose is essential to optimal healthy living. According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is an endocrine disease that affects over 29.1 million people in the U.S. It occurs when your body does not produce enough insulin or doesn't use the insulin properly—resulting in abnormally high blood sugar levels. Your legs and feet are two areas of your body that can be directly affected by diabetes.
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If you're a woman who is tired of relying on glasses or contacts to correct your eyesight, you may be considering laser eye surgery as a solution to your vision problems. Although this procedure has been successful for millions of patients, you might have heard cautions from your ophthalmologist or gynecologist about potentially permanent vision changes during and after pregnancy. As a result, you could be wondering whether it is a good idea to have laser vision correction if you're not sure you're done having children.
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Aesthetic medicine, the branch of health care that focuses improving one's appearance, offers a wide range of procedures for those wishing to look their best. For example, one of the more recent innovations in this field of medicine is non-surgical liposuction. Here a closer look at this lesser-known technique for slimming down.
Who is a Candidate?
Not everyone who wants to lose some troublesome fat, such as love handles, is a good candidate for nonsurgical liposuction.
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