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How & When to Get Screened for Cancer
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 12, 2021
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How to Get Screened for Cancer & When: Talk to Your PCP

“You have cancer” are three words you never want to hear. The dreaded disease is associated with grueling treatments and claims more than 600,000 American lives each year. But there is some good news: United States cancer deaths… See more
4 Tips to Help Prevent Estrogen Dominance, A Risk for Breast Cancer in Women and Men
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 2, 2021
Low estrogen levels in women can cause weight gain, mood swings and headaches. It also raises the risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and dementia. And in men it may raise body fat, lower sex drive and contribute to erectile dysfunction.  Seems awful. But there is one bright spot… See more
Heart Disease in Women | What Matters
February 2, 2021
heart disease in women

What Women Really Need to Know About Heart Disease

Ask women what health issue is more likely to kill them and a majority think they should be most concerned about breast cancer, not heart disease or having a heart attack. They’re then surprised to hear that heart disease is the No. 1… See more
Why We Need Another Type of Vaccine
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
January 28, 2021
Two new covid-19 vaccines are on the cusp of applying for government approval. Here's how they work.
It’s not been an easy rollout of the new coronavirus vaccines. From early December when the first vaccine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use to now, fewer people have been vaccinated than hoped for. The criteria for who can get the vaccine has shifted. And states,… See more
Five Questions About the COVID Vaccines (And When Can I Get It)
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
January 12, 2021
States are managing the rollout of the vaccine
I know many of you want to know more about the COVID-19 vaccines that were approved last month, and I thought I’d share some important information with you.

WHEN CAN I GET THE VACCINE?

I also know many of you are anxious to find out if/when your MDVIP-affiliated doctor will be able to… See more
Understanding the Side Effects of the New COVID-19 Vaccines
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
December 15, 2020
Like other vaccines, the COVID vaccines have minor side effects.
A few weeks ago, several of my MDVIP colleagues and I took part in AstraZeneca's phase 3 clinical trial of a COVID-19 vaccine. We still don't officially know which of us received placebo and which of us received the real deal. But I'm pretty certain I got the actual vaccine. Why? Side effects.… See more
Will This Year’s Flu Season Be a Bad One?
December 10, 2020
The 2020-2021 flu season could be light if countermeasures against COVID help prevent spread. But don't count on that. Get your flu shot.
With COVID-19 infections still setting records, the 2020/2021 flu season is just getting underway in the Northern hemisphere. The question on many epidemiologists’ minds: Will it be worse or better than past years? In the plus column: Community measures implemented for the coronavirus pandemic… See more
10 Last-Minute Healthy Gift Ideas for Under $50
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 4, 2020
Healthy Holiday Gifts Under $50
Giving the gift of health to your family and friends can be expensive. But this year, you can be a “Healthy Santa," with our list of wellness gift ideas that won’t break the bank.     An Herb Mill is a thoughtful gift for someone who cooks or is trying to… See more
Simple Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 3, 2020
Healthy Holidays
Your holiday lifestyle is probably different than your usual routine. Maybe you consume more calories—a lot more if you’re like most people. Or maybe you stress over juggling social, work and family commitments. Or maybe the shopping, decorating and gift wrapping is enough to push you over the edge… See more
The Protein Paradox: Too Much or Too Little Protein Can Cause Problems
November 17, 2020
Are High Protein Diets Healthy?
In 2003 a new weight loss fad began emerging—high protein diets. For a while, these high-protein, low-carb diets seemed like the Holy Grail of weight loss. Over time, many people found these diets difficult to sustain and associated with some health issues. The diets fell out of favor as a… See more

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