Charlotte Edition

The Effect of Artificially Sweetened Soft Drinks/Colas on Kidney and Cardiovascular Function – – By Veeraish Chauhan, MD, FACP, FASN – Most of us, even the fitness freaks, feel good about consuming diet soda…that harmless, calorie-free, sugar-free indulgence. What could ever be wrong about a can of zero calorie, carbonated, flavored water?! Possibly a lot, it seems. The potential for …

By Timothy Blend, MD – Hormone replacement therapy HRT has been around for many years as a way to help women relieve menopausal symptoms. Yet, HRT has been a confusing topic for medical professionals and patients. There are still medical professionals in our community who do not distinguish synthetic from bioidentical hormones. The debate over the safety of HRT has …

By Fay Lynne Huang – Studies show that many of the fruits and vegetables we eat today have a significantly lower nutritional value than the same produce grown just 25 years ago. Soil depletion, commercial farming methods and premature harvesting are key factors in this decline — and our busy, on-the-go lifestyles, supported by regular doses of fast food, also …

By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. – Whether the fascination is an interest in fast cars, audio equipment, power mowers or a fancy watch, many men have always enjoyed keeping pace with the latest advancements in consumer electronics. That’s why you, or the man in your life, may appreciate the technological revolution that has taken place in the world of hearing …

Walk-in Center: The New Alternative to the Busy Emergency Department Millennium Physician Group’s New Englewood Walk-in Center Now Open! Feeling ill during the evening or weekends and in need of medical treatment? There’s a new alternative to the Emergency Department. Millennium Physician Group’s new Walk-in Center in Englewood is available Monday through Saturdays to treat patients in the area. Drs. …

We have all seen small local pharmacies in our hometowns but have you ever actually tried one? Why not, what are your concerns? Many people take comfort in the familiar big box pharmacies. We are all creatures of habit, but sometimes stepping out and trying something new can open your eyes to a great local experience in your own neighborhood. …

There is a silent oral disease affecting more than 80% of adults. Chances are you either have had or are currently battling periodontal (gum) disease. Unfortunately, in many cases, the disease goes undetected until painful symptoms begin occurring. At which time the disease and any adverse conditions have already set in. Because there are no early signs of periodontal disease, …

By Virginia L. Phillips – For those of us who may know the many benefits of traditional strength training, we may now have concerns that our bodies can’t do that anymore. And, we may now have concerns about safety and the possibility of injury. For those with no real experience with traditional strength training, we may have concerns about starting …

spe·cial·ist Pronunciation: \ˈspe-sh(ə-)list\ Function: noun Date: 1855 1: one who specializes in a particular occupation, practice, or branch of learning In this day of advances in medical treatments with improvement and refinement in technology, patients have unlimited access to health related information in print media, television networks and through the internet. Although the information that is there for the general …

It is highly likely that you are well aware of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but do you know that it is also designated as National Depression Education and Awareness Month? The mental health community uses this time to better educate and inform the public about the causes, treatments and realities of living with depression. First and foremost, we …