Zone diet sparks debate amid high protein claims
Doctors clash over the Zone diet as a Colorado physician on 1000 daily calories defends it while others warn of risks. Experts note shifts in carbohydrate protein balance, with a Harvard study highlighting triglycerides as a stronger heart risk predictor than total cholesterol.
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Foot care guidance for diabetics by Dr Van Stitt
The guide warns that diabetic neuropathy can dull foot pain and delay injuries. It advises daily foot checks, proper footwear, soft leather shoes, high toe box options, white socks, careful drying, and skin care. See a doctor at first sign of redness swelling numbness or foot changes. delaying care may lead to amputation. Dr Van Stitt, vice president and chief medical officer at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
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Local breast cancer study seeks 22,000 participants
Beck explains the Gaston study enrolls 35 plus postmenopausal women at increased risk. By July the second year 10,430 of 22,000 needed participants had enrolled. Enrollees undergo exams and blood work yearly with a five year participation window. Call Slean Beck at (704) 834-2810 for details.
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Awareness and breast health guidelines from Dr Danoff
The guidance urges regular breast self examination and reporting changes to a health professional. It recommends clinical exams every three years for ages 20 to 39 and yearly after 40, notes most lumps are benign, and advises contacting the American Cancer Society at 800 ACS-2345 for information. Dr Rob Danoff directs Family Practice Residency at Frankford Hospital Bucks County in Pennsylvania.
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Gaston College Health Careers Fair and Community Health Events
Local health briefs announce Gaston College Health Sciences Career Fair today from 10 to 2 in the Myers Center Dallas campus. Also listed are walking group volunteer training sessions at Gastonia library, a total and hol cholesterol screening on Oct 23 in Gastonia with $10 fee, a storytelling program at First United Methodist Church, and the Gaston County Diabetes Coalition diabetes forum November 3 with live demonstrations and dietitian Q A.
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Myers Center
Highway 321
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Gaston County
E. Garrison Blvd
Gastonia
Fitness and Nutrition Council
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N. Marietta St
Elouise Schoettler
End of Life Coalition
Gaston Hospice Office
Gaston County Diabetes Coalition
Citizens Resource Center
Low Testosterone and Drug Side Effects Questioned
Reader asks about dangers of low testosterone in a 67 year old husband with no sexual drive. Dr Gott advises urologist first, argues age related decline usually needs no treatment, and cautions against unnecessary endocrine workups or hormone supplements.
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Auto Accident Rights Report From Gaston County
A new free report for auto accident victims in Gaston County urges callers to seek rights before talking to parties. A 24 hour toll free line 1 800 866 5240 offers a free recorded message and report for victims concerned about pain and potential arthritis from Fender bender incidents.
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