August 2016 – MD Monthly

New Clinical Trial Investigates Minimally Invasive Treatment Option for Aortic Stenosis Patients With a Larger Valve Size

August 30, 2016

A clinical trial exploring a new minimally invasive treatment option for some patients with severe aortic stenosis recently launched at Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital. The i... Read More...

New Technology Helps Find Cancer Early in Women with Dense Breast Tissue

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August 29, 2016

Women's

A new diagnostic tool in the fight against breast cancer helps with early detection in women who have dense tissue, where cancer can be harder to spot. The new technology, called automated breast ultr... Read More...

Why Sunscreen Is Not Enough To Protect You

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August 26, 2016

Men's, Women's

The Gershwin brothers wrote many classic songs and one of the best-loved began with the familiar refrain: “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” However, many people who love being outdoors have f... Read More...

Causes of Depression And 3 Ways To Beat Back The Blues

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August 25, 2016

Mental Health

What causes depression? Why do some people find it easy to leap over life’s difficulties like an Olympic hurdler while others seem to trip over them? Some can celebrate life’s losses as a new beginnin... Read More...

Why Air Travel Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

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August 24, 2016

Men's, Women's

Anyone who spends a lot of time on an airplane has a clear understanding of the concept of misery. Except for those lucky travelers who are in “first class,” the other 200 or so people spend... Read More...

What Happens When I Can’t Take Care Of Myself?

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August 24, 2016

Senior

Statistical data demonstrates that 39.6 million people in the U.S. are 65-years-old or older. This number will increase to 72.1 million by 2030, according to Health and Human Services Administration o... Read More...

Natural Adaptogens For Stress Resistance

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August 24, 2016

Holistic Health

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could take something and become resistant to the effects of stress?... Read More...

Introducing MD TV Ep.1 With Dr. Kasi Howard Speaking On Anxiety And Alleviation Methods

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August 18, 2016

MDTV, Mental Health

In our inaugural episode of MDTV, Dr. Kasi Howard speaks with MD Monthly on anxiety and healthy methods to alleviate anxiety. https://youtu.be/K7JqWcrEtJE... Read More...

Is My Child’s Development On Track?

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August 18, 2016

Children's

If a group of parents gather with their kids, you’re bound to hear comments about development. Whether you are at the park, play group, or story time you may glance around at the other children and wonder ... Read More...

Healthy Eating As A Family This School Year

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August 18, 2016

Children's

Increasing the frequency of home-prepared meals to be eaten together as a family is a great goal that has numerous benefits for both the short and long term. Think back to those scenes in “Leave it to Beav... Read More...

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