MF Irvine News

Pediatric Dental Health

MF Irvine — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:26:00 +0000

Primary teeth or “baby teeth” are very important to a child’s development. Not only do they help children learn to chew naturally and speak clearly, they also help to form a path that permanent teeth can follow when ready. This article was prepared to teach you the importance of pediatric dental health, and how to maintain your child’s healthy smile.

Back Safety

MF Irvine — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:36:00 +0000

Statistics show that 80% of Americans will suffer from back pain at some point during their lives. In fact, it is expected that 31 million people suffer from back pain at any given time. Not only is back pain a physical woe, it is a financial burden as well. Over fifty billion dollars are spent each year to relieve Americans’ lower back pain. This article offers a few helpful tips to prevent back pain while at the computer or in the office.

Generic Drugs

MF Irvine — Thu, 15 May 2008 10:37:00 +0000

Wouldn’t you love to cut back on your medical expenses in 2008? Purchasing generic drugs is a sure step in the right direction. By definition of the US Food and Drug Administration, a generic drug is a copy that is the same as a brand-name drug in dosage, safety, strength, how it is taken, quality, performance, and intended use. So why are generic drugs less expensive?

Cancer Detection

MF Irvine — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:40:00 +0000

In 2005, cancer was the second leading cause of death, accounting for nearly one-quarter of deaths in the United States. In 2008, it is estimated that about 1.4 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed. Here is some information that can help you understand the methods of cancer prevention and detection that can save your life.

The following cancer screening guidelines are recommended for those people at average risk for cancer (unless otherwise specified) and without any specific symptoms.

Cancer Prevention

MF Irvine — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:41:00 +0000

Healthy Baby Information

MF Irvine — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:41:00 +0000

The miracle of birth is one of life’s greatest blessings. And while there may be fears of birth complications or abnormalities, expectant mothers and soon-to-be mothers who live a healthy lifestyle are more likely to have a healthy baby. Here is some information that can help you understand birth abnormalities and reduce the risk.

Save Your Vision

MF Irvine — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:42:00 +0000

Annual eye exams are necessary to maintaining healthy eyes. These exams often last only 30 minutes, but can lead to the discovery of glaucoma, tumors, and even diabetes in patients who don’t even know they have health problems. With new state-of-the-art equipment, doctors are now able to spot damage in nerve fibers long before it would show up in the traditional eye-pressure tests. Also, eye exams can allow the eye-care doctor to: