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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
Students offered healthier foods; Elderly drug spending; Green tea and ovarian cancer; Doctor on Call: skin break outs.
Arkansas students are getting more healthy food options in school. When it comes to prescription drugs older Americans spend the most. Women might want to skip the coffee and opt for some tea instead. Doctor on Call: skin break outs.
Genital herpes rates; Insomnia snacks; Pocket-sized ultrasound
One in six Americans are living with genital herpes. Health experts say there are 3 snacks under 200 calories that can help stop insomnia. Doctors' devices are getting smaller and more mobile. Video

Skin Care & Vein Guide

Acne
Acne is a skin condition in which the pores become clogged and inflamed, causing various types of blemishes on the face, neck, chest, or back.
Herpes
Herpes is a disease caused by the herpes simplex virus, or HSV (H-S-V). The virus is usually transmitted by direct contact with an infected individual, including kissing, oral sex, and sexual intercourse, or other situations in which viruses from the infection site contact broken skin or a mucous membrane like the mouth.
Psoriasis
The symptoms of psoriasis, like scaling, itching, and redness, are due mainly to the over-production of cells in the skin's outer layer.
Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder that may cause redness, acne-like blemishes, and red lines due to enlarged blood vessels.
Skin Care
Proper cleansing can help skin look its best, but you don't need to go overboard. Find out some of the methods here.
Skin Conditions
Learn about age spots, birthmarks, deep cheek folds, hives, and many more skin conditions in this section of the Health Guide.
Skin Diseases
Learn about athletes foot, fungi, shingles, skin cancer, and many more skin diseases in this section of the Health Guide.AC
The Sun & Your Skin
By limiting your time in the sun, avoiding tanning beds, wearing sunglasses, and taking other protective measures, you can reduce your risk of premature aging and skin cancer.
Unwanted Hair
Laser technology can be used to remove unwanted hair from almost any part of the body, except areas near the eye.
Veins
Varicose veins are blood vessels that become swollen, blue, and twisted from the pooling of excess blood. This happens when blood, instead of returning upwards to the heart, is allowed to flow back down due to a weakness in the valves or in the vein walls.


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