Author: ALBERT LEVY
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Oral and Dental Health
In an interview with The Brasilians, Brazilian dentist Dr. Carolina Hakopian (photo below), graduated from the University of São Paulo and the University of Rochester in New York State, discusses the importance of oral and dental health in adults and children.The Brasilians: What is the importance of the family dentist?Carolina Hakopian: The family dentist takes…
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Measles Vaccine
There is much controversy in the U.S. surrounding vaccines, particularly the measles vaccine during the weeks of April and May 2019, when hundreds of children fell ill because some did not receive the vaccine as they should have. Parents claim religious reasons, but this is unfounded since the measles vaccine did not exist in past…
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Skin Cancer, Tanning, and Ultraviolet Rays
Very appropriate this summer to talk about the sun and skin cancer. We also know that a little sun exposure activates the famous vitamin D at the skin level. In fact, exposing the forearm to the sun for twenty minutes three times a week is enough to activate vitamin D and is healthy. Exposing oneself…
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Spinal Stenosis, Lower Back Pain or Back Pain
Spinal stenosis is the narrowing or closing of the spinal canal (lower back) causing compression of the nerve root, pain, and neurological symptoms.Aging is one of the main causes of spinal stenosis. Stenosis comes from Greek and means narrowing. Stenosis can occur in the neck, thoracic, or lumbar regions. Spinal stenosis can start in the…
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Medical Alerts
• Excess weight (body mass) is linked to certain types of cancer such as stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, ovary, brain (Meningioma), thyroid, and blood (Multiple Myeloma). • A study published in Cancer Prevention Research shows that consuming less red meat and more chicken (poultry) and fish reduces the recurrence of prostate cancer regardless of the…