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Kraft cutting salt; American drinkers; Beer gut; Doctor on Call: Colon Cancer awareness Month
Kraft Foods is cutting salt from its products sold in the U.S. by an average of ten percent. More than sixty percent of American adults consider themselves drinkers. Some people may be feeling the effects of an all too fun Saint Patrick’s Day. Doctor on Call: Colon Cancer treatments
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Fat and stem cells; Balding and prostate cancer; Video game and learning; Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Scientists have found an amazing new source to harvest stem cells. Going bald might not be a bad thing. If you're thinking of buying your child or grandchild a video game system be warned. Colon Cancer questions. Video
Smokers and heart disease; Pepsi removes sugary drinks from schools; Doctor on Call: Virtual colonoscopy
A new study shows smokers who quit have healthier arteries and decrease chances of getting heart disease; Pepsi Company plans to remove full calorie-sugary drinks from schools around the world; Doctor on Call: Virtual colonoscopy Video
Diabetes treatment; Testing for autism; Treatment for depressed alcoholics; Doctor on Call: Colon Cancer screening
Doctors have found adding drugs to prevent heart attacks in diabetics is not very effective. Medical research shows a newer test for early signs of autism may be more effective than other methods. Combination treatment is a good way to help depressed alcoholics. Video
Colon Cancer Awareness Month
During the month of March Donna Terrell is asking viewers to send colon cancer questions to her Doctor on Call.
Strong warning for Plavix; World Trade Center settlement; Papaya extract fights cancer cells
The FDA is adding its strongest warning to the label for Plavix. New York City lawyers are urging world trade center workers to take a $657 million settlement. The answer to fighting cancer may come from nature, not the lab. Video

Ear, Nose & Throat Guide

Allergies
Ahhh-choo! Sound familliar? Well if you have allergies it should. Hay fever, pets, pollen and dustmites are just some of the most common allergens that make people sneeze. You may also have different reactions to these allergens like headaches, and may lead to ear and sinus infections.
Ears
Many people suffer from hearing loss due to damage to the ear. There are many products out there today that assist ears to hear the world around. Children are the ones who mostly suffer from ear infections which can eventaully lead to hearing loss if not treated as soon as possible.
General Information
What is an otolaryngologist? It is a person who specializes in conditions which affect the ear, nose and throat. Young people are very susceptible to ear, nose and throat problems, and take longer to build up the resistance to disease that adults have.
Head
Dizzy? Constant Headaches? These could be symptoms of underlying conditions that you may want to consult your doctor about.
Nose & Sinus
Can you smell that? Well if you don't there may be a problem. You may have loss of smell, due to aging, inflamed adenoids, congested or runny nose. Read more about procedures to treat these common problems.
Throat & Neck
Anyone in need of ice cream? Sound familiar when you had your tonsills out? Cysts, laryngitis, cancer, an even the mild hoarse throat are a few throat problems that you may encounter once or twice in your life.


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