Blog Posts in 2018 How bad is it to take expired medication? 26-Apr-2018 Contributor: Sarah Pace, MD, MPH Liquid suspension medications are vulnerable to contamination from bacteria and fungus. Life-saving medications should never be taken past their ... Continue Reading Choosing the right surgeon after a breast cancer diagnosis 24-Apr-2018 Contributor: HealthCalling Team Last year, an estimated 252,710 women in the U.S. were diagnosed with new cases of invasive breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. ... Continue Reading Honey, please don't overdo the honey 20-Apr-2018 Contributor: Susan Watkins, RD, CDE Honey is slightly higher in calories than table sugar. Honey is sweeter than sugar so you may need less of it, making the calorie difference a wash. ... Continue Reading Which cheese is the guiltiest pleasure? 18-Apr-2018 Contributor: Ruby Schuler, RD On the down side, cheese is high in saturated fat and salt. On the up side, cheese is high in calcium, zinc, vitamin A, and protein. Casein is a ... Continue Reading Want to stay in good health as you age? Take care of your joints 16-Apr-2018 Contributor: Kevin Khajavi, MD Strong joints keep you active, which can help you maintain your health as you age Ensure your joints are in prime condition with diet and exercise If ... Continue Reading Head-Turning Facts About the Costs of Alcohol Abuse 13-Apr-2018 Contributor: HealthCalling Team Excessive use of alcohol is a worldwide problem The dollar cost to the United States in 2010 was $249 billion A CDC 2015 report states alcohol ... Continue Reading Start planning now for a stress-free summer vacation 11-Apr-2018 Contributor: W. Robert Crumpton, MD Planning a flexible itinerary may help reduce vacation stress. Staying technology-free can help you lower stress and reconnect with yourself and your ... Continue Reading When is it time for heart surgery? 9-Apr-2018 Contributor: Michael Ring, MD The decision to undergo heart surgery is a complex one Options range from open heart surgery to minimally invasive techniques In the end, the decision ... Continue Reading Painful or numb feet and hands? 6-Apr-2018 Contributor: Johnson Moon, MD Pain from peripheral neuropathy can be treated with vitamins, medications, diet and exercise Numb feet can be dangerous, so check them for cuts and ... Continue Reading Carbon Monoxide "The Quiet Killer" in Your Home 4-Apr-2018 Contributor: HealthCalling Team Carbon monoxide (CO) doesn’t smell, doesn’t taste, is invisible, and is soundless CO poisoning is life-threatening! Go directly to a ... Continue Reading From the kitchen of Chef Tse: Thai chicken lettuce wraps (Video) 3-Apr-2018 Contributor: Chef Tse There’s a very popular Chinese restaurant chain that serves this recipe. But their version has almost two teaspoons of salt per serving! My ... Continue Reading