Ask The Expert - May and June

It is very easy to get too much sun in Arizona. Sunscreen is our friend, especially while enjoying time outdoors with friends and family. According to...

Ask the Expert March 2, 2008

Question: Since my husband and I moved into a new home, my face has been breaking out constantly. At first I thought it was from letting my hair grow longer....

What is the difference between cold and allergy symptoms?

"Cold and allergy symptoms are similar," said Karen A. Watts, a nurse practitioner with her own family practice. "But you feel a little more run down,...

How often should women perform a breast self-exam?

A breast self-examination should be performed once a month, preferably after a period for those women who still menstruate, said Julie Dance, nurse midwife...

Why are people advised not to drink grapefruit juice while taking certain prescription medicines?

“For the most part, grapefruit juice is metabolized in the liver, and the enzymes are bound permanently to the grapefruit juice,” said Mike Wyman, Pharm.D....

What are the signs of dehydration?

The definition of dehydration is "losing enough fluids to impair the normal functioning of your body," said Mike Shelton, spokesman for Rural/Metro Fire...

Are you getting the amount of sleep your body needs?

According to a Gallup Poll conducted for the National Sleep Foundation, one out of every two people suffers from sleeplessness at some point in their lives,...

Trans fats increase shelf life, but not human life

Energy is stored in the body mostly in the form of fat. Fat is also needed in the diet to supply essential fatty acids, substances essential for growth...

World Breast-feeding Week goes on through Tuesday

World Breast-feeding Week, organized by the World Alliance for Breast-feeding Action, is celebrated the first week of August and is a special time to celebrate...

Preparing children for school

Reading, writing and ... anxiety. The first day of school can be both an exciting and stressful occasion for children and parents alike. The first...

Half of all women are bothered by spider veins

Half of all women are bothered by spider veins - those small, yet unsightly clusters of red, blue or purple veins that appear on the thighs, calves and...

Set a good example: Wear your seat belt

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, traffic-related injuries are the leading cause of injury death in America. Even more alarming,...

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