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Fred Cicetti
Medical History and Genealogy
May 9, 2013
Q. My grandson asked me to participate in a family tree about our medical conditions. He wants to ask me questions about my health, but I’m a pretty private person. I don’t know about this. What do you think?I respect your reluctance to discuss ... Read more »
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Key Facts on Epilepsy
April 30, 2013
Q. A friend of mine said you can get epilepsy when you get old. I always thought this was something that came on you when you were a kid. What’s the story? Epilepsy, which is sometimes called a seizure disorder, can strike at ... Read more »
What is "Environmental Health?"
April 23, 2013
Q. What exactly does “environmental health” mean?It’s a catch-all term that encompasses how your environment impacts your health. It includes how you are affected by social issues such as water pollution, and personal habits such as smoking. The subject of environmental health covers just ... Read more »
The Truth About Nicotine Gum
April 9, 2013
Q. My uncle used nicotine gum to get off cigarettes. Now he chews the gum all the time. Do you think he’s hooked?Over-the-counter nicotine gum, which is sold under a variety of brand names, was introduced in the United States in 1984. Since then, ... Read more »
Best Way to Lose Weight
April 2, 2013
Q. What is the best diet for losing weight?The subtext of this question is, “What’s an easy fix?”There are no shortcuts that work consistently and healthfully. The answer is simple: The best diet for losing weight gives you fewer calories than you burn. Read more »
Overpowering Organs?
March 20, 2013
Q. This may sound like a crazy question, but is it possible to use your own stomach to take over for your kidneys when they aren’t working right?This question isn’t as bizarre as it seems. It is possible to use the abdominal cavity, which ... Read more »
“I believe in imagination. I did Kramer vs. Kramer before I had children. But the mother I would be was already inside me.”
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