[Aug 31st 2010] By- Dr. David Prescott Times of transition are often both rewarding and stressful. The transition to the new school year, while much anticipated, may bring particular challenges for some children and families. Knowing the early signs of commo... - read on...

[Aug 24th 2010] For millions of american men, with age, hair can thin or fall out and never come back. TV5 health expert Doctor Eric Steele is here to talk about male pattern baldness. - read on...

[Aug 17th 2010] How much cancer risk is there in getting a CAT scan? By- Dr. Joan Pellegrini This is a very difficult question to answer. However, there is a growing concern about what that answer may be because of the extensive use of x-rays in medicine. Th... - read on...

[Aug 10th 2010] By- Dr. Amy Movius If you’ve gone sunscreen shopping this summer (and I hope you have!) the options available are mind-boggling. A few years ago, it was rare to find a sunscreen SPF (sun protection factor) rating of more than 45; now there are... - read on...

[Jul 27th 2010] How to Talk About These Problems By- Dr. David Prescott Eating disorders continue to be a major concern in America, as people struggle to find a balance between increasing rates of obesity, developing a positive body image, and healthy lifesty... - read on...

[Jul 13th 2010] Keeping Your Cool: Understanding Heat Related Illness By- Dr. Amy Movius Tourists flock to Maine for the glorious summers; natives wait all year to enjoy it. However, when the temperature cranks up as in recent weeks, we all need to be carefu... - read on...

[Jun 08th 2010] By- Dr. David Prescott Binge Drinking and Alcoholism: Most of us are well aware of the risks associated with excessive alcohol use. Over 14 million people abuse alcohol at any given point in time. More than 20,000 people die each year direct... - read on...

[Jun 01st 2010] CHRONIC PAIN MAY NEED A NOVEL THERAPEUTIC APPROACH By- Dr. Joan Marie Pellegrini Many of us probably know someone with chronic pain. If you do, then you may also be familiar with the difficulty in adequately treating pain in these individuals... - read on...

[May 11th 2010] Calcium & Vitamin D Calcium is critical to health through all stages of life. And Vitamin D is critical to maintaining calcium balance. And yet we do not get enough of either…! Calcium Calcium is critical to bone health. Most... - read on...

[May 04th 2010] National Drinking Water Safety Week By- Dr. Joan Pellegrini Every year the Federal Government, along with organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Water Works Association, kicks off a week-long awareness cam... - read on...

[Apr 20th 2010] By- Dr. David Prescott – Acadia Hospital The Controversy Around Spanking: Arguments about the potential benefits and drawbacks of spanking as a means of child discipline have been ongoing for decades. Research shows that a majority of America... - read on...

[Apr 13th 2010] Keeping your Facts – and Fats – Straight By- Dr. Amy Movius Most of us know that a healthy diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fiber – and low in fat. In fact, it is recommended that fats make up no more than 25-35% of our... - read on...

[Apr 06th 2010] By- Joan Marie Pellegrini Irritable bowel syndrome (otherwise commonly known as "IBS") is a condition of the colon. We do not know what causes it and therefore it is very difficult to know how to cure it. The current most common medical theo... - read on...

[Mar 30th 2010] By- Dr. Jonathan Wood Does a daily “dose” lower your risk of heart disease and stroke? Why do the Kuna, indigenous peoples from islands off the Panamanian coast, have virtually no hypertension (high blood pressure) and no increase in blood p... - read on...

[Mar 23rd 2010] By- Dr. David Prescott More and more, health care providers are paying attention to the relationship between medical disorders and mental health problems. One the one hand, having a medical event like a heart attack or stroke leads to a greate... - read on...

[Mar 16th 2010] By- Dr. Amy Movius St. Patrick's Day is Wednesday, March 17th - a lighthearted holiday of green clothes, shamrocks, and (for some) alcohol indulgence. If drinking is a planned part of tomorrow's celebration, be prepared to distinguish the trut... - read on...

[Mar 09th 2010] By- Dr. Thomas Rajan March 7-13 marks National Sleep Awareness Week, and it is a great opportunity to take the time to highlight the importance of getting a good night's sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation 74% of American adult... - read on...

[Feb 16th 2010] By- Dr. David Prescott What Are Obsessions and Compulsions? Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder have been the target of more than a few jokes, such as in the movie “What About Bob?” While many of us roll our eyes at our own silly ritua... - read on...

[Feb 09th 2010] By- Joan Marie Pellegrini Aspirin has been around for over 100 years and was originally used as a pain-reliever. It works by reducing platelets’ ability to clump and cause clots. Platelets tend to want to clot when the arteries are damaged by... - read on...

[Jan 26th 2010] By- Dr. David Prescott Making Changes with a Long Term Impact: Take a moment and check in with how your New Year's resolution, if you made one, is coming along. If you are like many Americans, things have not gone exactly according to plan. ... - read on...

[Jan 19th 2010] By- Dr. Jonathan Wood Parasomnias are "repetitive unusual behaviors or strange experiences that occur in relation to sleep." These include common occurrences like nightmares, night terrors, sleepwalking, teeth grinding, and bedwetting, but als... - read on...

[Jan 12th 2010] By- Dr. Joan Marie Pellegrini Most of us know that if we need surgery, we need to choose a qualified surgeon. We then assume that the surgeon and their hospital will do everything they can to prevent any post-operative complications. Unfortun... - read on...

[Jan 05th 2010] By- Dr. Amy Movius Wintertime in Maine means playing in the snow, and after our very respectable storm this holiday, many Mainers and visitors did just that. Snowmobiling is a popular way to enjoy the snow in our state, though it is not an act... - read on...

[Dec 22nd 2009] By- Dr. Joan Marie Pellegrini This is one of the times of year when many of you will be planning a road trip. Unfortunately, this is also a time of year of treacherous driving. Before you begin your trip, please take a moment to assess a few ... - read on...

[Dec 08th 2009] By- Dr. David Rydell Gastroesophageal reflux disease or acid reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter or valve is faulty. This allows the food and fluid in the stomach which is very acidic to flow backwards into the esophagus. This c... - read on...