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Treatment for rib injury often includes pain management
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 22/10/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I was in a car accident, and an X-ray showed I had two broken ribs. A second X-ray taken a month later showed I also had a cracked rib. Why didn't that show up the first time? Why isn't there more that can be done for a broken rib other than being told to rest? It's very painful.
Cortisol secreted during stressful situations
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 06/08/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I would like to know about cortisol and what it does in the body. I keep hearing that if you're under a lot of stress, which I have been lately, your cortisol levels can go too high. What are the symptoms? How do you know if your cortisol level is OK?
New report suggests link between emulsifiers and diabetes
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 28/05/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I just read there's a connection between diabetes and some of the additives in commercial snack cakes and other products. I always thought it was the added sugars that are a problem, but this appears to be something else. Do you know what that is?
Dark circles can arise from health issues, lifestyle or genetics
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 26/12/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: What causes dark circles under the eyes? I have always had areas of darker skin under my eyes, but as I'm getting older, it has been getting more noticeable. Could it be something to do with sleep, or with my diet?
High creatinine levels can indicate chronic kidney disease
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 30/05/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: A recent blood test showed my creatinine levels are a bit high. My doctor said it's something we need to watch because that can be a symptom of chronic kidney disease. Is high creatinine really that big of a deal? What can you do to take care of your kidneys and get lower numbers?
Diet rich in veggies can decrease risk of Type 2 diabetes
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 02/05/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: My doctor recently said I'm borderline for Type 2 diabetes. I'm surprised because it does not run in my family. Can you avoid getting it? I read that when your diet is high in vegetables, your risk of Type 2 diabetes goes down a lot. Is that true? Are fruits OK?
Older adults at risk of vitamin D deficiency
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 24/01/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: I have read that older adults may not get enough vitamin D in winter. My father-in-law is 73 years old. He's from Florida, but he's spending a year with us here in Maine. He can't be outdoors all the time like he is at home. How important is vitamin D? How do we know if he's getting enough?
Eating better and moving more help reduce diabetes risk
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 31/05/2022
» DEAR DOCTORS: Does Type 2 diabetes run in the family? My dad and sister both have it, and I'm worried I'm next. We are a meat-and-potatoes family, and I've got a sweet tooth. I want to lose weight and eat healthier. Would a more plant-based diet help? What else can I do?
Get an immunity boost at Vivid by Verita Health
Life, Noko, Published on 22/02/2022
» Immunity boosting therapies have become even more relevant in a Covid-19 stricken world. Vivid by Verita Health has introduced a series of multi-pronged body defence packages at The IV Drip Bar located in the courtyard of Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel.
Timely treatment
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/08/2021
» Living in the coastal province of Phetchaburi, 40-year-old office worker Samerpron Sangwasee had received one shot of AstraZeneca before testing positive for Covid-19 two weeks later. Her hometown had a large cluster of cases and she is also overweight, which put her in a high-risk group. She spent two days trying to enrol for home isolation through crmsup.nhso.go.th.