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Bladder cancer typically affects older adults and is very rare in children. About 90 percent of all bladder cancer is diagnosed in people over 55; the average age at diagnosis is 73. There are some definite gender differences as well. In the U.S., bladder cancer is among the most common cancers in men, according to the American Cancer Society. Overall, …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Women’s hair has long been the subject of numerous poems written by lovesick admirers who’ve, well, waxed poetic about the beauty of a woman’s hair. Let’s face it. Nothing conveys good health more than thick, shiny tresses. Women’s hair has long been the subject of numerous poems written by lovesick admirers who’ve, well, waxed …

According to research, thirty-two percent of individuals described tinnitus as constant whooshing, buzzing, or ringing in the ears. Tinnitus is a condition that can lead to real problems. People who experience these sounds have trouble sleeping and concentrating, and sometimes can even be connected to hearing loss. Although tinnitus has no cure, its effects can be minimized by recognizing what …

MD Beauty Labs is excited to introduce Moxie by Sciton, a revolutionary new laser treatment that offers a range of benefits for our clients. Moxie is a versatile laser that can address a variety of skin concerns, including sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone and texture, and even acne scars. One of the key features of Moxie …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Have you ever fallen for an April Fool’s joke? Last year on April 1, 7-Eleven introduced its Tiny Gulp (7-ounce) drink for just 7 cents. It was touted as being better for your health, and the cup could be used as a water dish for pets afterwards. People actually went into the store and …

Maybe yes, but probably no. Clear as mud, right? Unless you’ve lived under a rock over the past few years, you now know that basic hearing aids can be purchased over-the-counter (OTC). This is a question I get almost every day. The answer is not a simple yes or no answer. The purpose of the OTC law was to make …

For so long we have been told that a proper diet and consistent exercise was the only way to meet our lifestyle goals or create a perfect body. In some ways, like valuing a healthy lifestyle in terms of diet and exercise, this still holds true; however, there is a protocol developed recently to not only blast away fat but …

One thing is certain in life: as we age, our bodies undergo a lot of changes. Like the skin starting to wrinkle, hairs turning grey, bones shrinking in size, and the joints getting weaker and weaker. Weak joints are certainly uncomfortable, as they are often accompanied by swellings, numbness, clicking sounds, and sometimes, excruciating pain. As you age, the joints …

In the 1960s DC Comics introduced a comic called Bizarro World, featuring a square planet, where everything was opposite. What would be up on Planet Earth was down. A compliment was an insult. Marilyn Monroe was ugly, and people bought investments guaranteed to lose money. Well, your favorite hair restoration doctor (me) has found himself doing something that would be …

A conversation that happens on an almost daily basis in my office centers around communication between spouses; parents and adult children; caretakers and friends. This may sound like a cliche, but communication goes both ways. What do I mean by this? When a person decides to get hearing aids, they are getting them to improve their communication with their loved …