Botox for treatment of headache from Kevin Smith, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Kevin Smith discusses the use of Botox in the treatment of headache. Niagra Falls, Ontario. 866-707-3222. Visit Smithlaser.com for more information.

DVT from Steven Fein, MD

DVT is deep venous thrombosis, which simply stated is a blood clot in the vein. DVT occurs most commonly in the legs. The clot from the legs can on occasion move through the heart to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolus. Dr. Steve Fein, a hematologist, discusses DVT.

Winter Weather from Joe Holley, MD

Dr. Joe Holley, an emergency medicine doctor , discusses issues related to sever winter weather, including hypothermia. BMHCC. Memphis, TN.

Restless Legs Syndrome from Robert Schriner, MD

Dr. Robert Schriner, a pulmonologist, discusses Restless Legs Syndrome which disturbs sleep for many people. The symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome, or RLS, are: 1- Urge to move legs. 2- Worsening at rest. 3- improves with activity 4- worsening in the evening or night. BMHCC. Memphis, TN. Call 901-850-1170 for more information.

Mitochondrial Diseases from Matt Korson, MD

Dr. Matt Korson, the Chief of the Metabolic Program at Tufts Medical Center discusses Mitochondial Diseases. A group of disorders which are frequently misdiagnosed because of the complex set of signs and symptoms. Boston, MA.

Dietary Counseling and Weight Loss from Michael Dansinger, MD

A new study shows the importance of dietary counseling and exercise for weight loss.

Diet and Risk of Metabolic Syndrome from Harrison Wein, PhD

Dr. Harrison Wein gives an NIH Research Update on diet and the risk of metabolic syndrome, which is implicated in cardiovascular disease, and other health problems.

Wide Waist, and Smokiing and Health Risks from Harrison Wein, PhD

Harrison Wein, PhD discusses new studies which looked at risks of smoking, and studies regarding having a large waist and the health risks associated with it.

Exercise Decreased Risk of Cardiac Events from Harrison Wein, PhD

NIH Update: A new study showed that women who exercised had a lower ridk of cardiovascular events, even if they were overweight. (Had high BMI-Body mass index.). In another study, having a high BMI-body mass index was associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease.