By Dr. Mark Siemer, Medical Director Doctors Express Cherry Creek As we find ourselves entering the holiday season we find many people begin to struggle with depression. Depression is a serious disorder that many try to ignore, most don’t know what to do with it while others do not even know how to spot it. It is seen quite prevalent in the elderly. According to the Geriatric Metal Health Foundation, “An estimated 6 percent ...
Ingredients 3 red bell peppers, halved and seeded $ 3 ears shucked corn 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, halved, seeded, and peeled (about 4) $ 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil $ 4 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium) $ 3 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth $ 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese $ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Preparation 1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat. 2. Arrange ...
By Erinn Bucklan, upwave.com Even if you're one of the many people who believe that exposing yourself to day-to-day germs is healthy for your immune system, it's still wise to take steps to protect yourself from the most infectious germs in your home. "Bugs like Escherichia coli (E.coli), salmonella and campylobacter can make you pretty sick or even kill you," says Douglas Powell, professor of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology at Kansas ...
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter SATURDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- If you have a penchant for drinking sugary sodas, you might be raising your risk for kidney disease, new research suggests. Employees at a university in Japan who consumed more than two sodas a day were more likely to have protein in their urine when compared to those who had fewer or no sodas on a daily basis. Protein in the urine is considered an ...
By Michelle Castillo /CBS News Emphasis on warning parents about the dangers of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines may have led to fewer emergency room visits for kids. A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study published on Nov. 11 in Pediatrics showed that fewer kids went to the ER after manufactures added warning labels to the medicine bottles. Medication manufacturers voluntarily recalled some cough and cold medications in October 2007 after increases ...
By Michelle Castillo /CBS News Emphasis on warning parents about the dangers of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines may have led to fewer emergency room visits for kids. A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study published on Nov. 11 in Pediatrics showed that fewer kids went to the ER after manufactures added warning labels to the medicine bottles. Medication manufacturers voluntarily recalled some cough and cold medications in October 2007 after increases ...
Total Time: 1 hr 25 minPrep30 minCook55 minYield:8 servingsLevel:Easy Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 6 medium shallots, sliced into rings (about 1 cup) 1 1/2 pounds thin fresh string beans or haricots verts, trimmed 1 pound button mushrooms, sliced 6 large cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 3 cups low-fat (1 percent) milk 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese 1/2 ...
Article by Deepak Chopra MD “DOCTOR, we need you on Surgical Four,” a nurse’s voice said over the phone. “We’ve had an expiration.” “A what?” I asked “An expiration,” she carefully repeated, “on Surgical Four. We need you to pronounce.” “Oh, right.” Could I tell her I wasn’t catching on? It was midsummer of 1970 and my first night on call. I was the newest intern in a four-hundred-bed community hospital in ...
Why we get sick and how to stay healthy during cold and flu season. Here are some commonly asked questions and answers. Q. Can flying on an airplane make you sick? A. "Yes," says Bruce Polsky, chief of the division of infectious diseases at St. Luke’s–Roosevelt Hospital Center, in New York City. "Especially if you’re sitting within six feet of someone who is sneezing, coughing, and spewing germs into the dry air ...
Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous, but if you plan ahead, you can stay safe and healthy. Prepare your home and cars. Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity. Check on the elderly. Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us are not ready for its arrival. If you are prepared for the hazards of winter, you will be more likely to stay safe and healthy when temperatures start to fall. Many ...
