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Atherosclerosis Treatment: Can You Reverse Plaque Buildup in Your Arteries?

Sep 24, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

Atherosclerosis is a clogged artery due to plaque formation. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to your body. A plaque starts as an injury to the inside of an artery. At the injury site, cholesterol, fat, and other substances start to collect and form … Read More

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The Effect of Alcohol on the Digestive System: Does Alcohol Cause Cancer?

Sep 24, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in the world. When you drink alcohol, it is absorbed in your digestive system and moves into your blood. In your blood, alcohol travels to your liver, where 90 percent of alcohol is broken down and eliminated. The rest comes out in your … Read More

Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency & How It Affects Your Thyroid

Aug 23, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

Iodine is an essential nutrient. That means your body needs it, but it can’t make it. If you don’t get enough iodine in your diet, you could become iodine deficient which will affect important functions, such as keeping your thyroid healthy. Your body needs iodine to make thyroid hormones. All … Read More

Gummy Vitamins vs Pills: Are Gummy Vitamins Effective for Everyday Use?

Aug 20, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

Gummy vitamins come in different flavors. They are easy to chew and swallow. They taste good. The label says they have the same vitamins as pill vitamins, so what could go wrong? Gummy vitamins taste better because they are basically gummy candies with vitamins added. The ingredients include gelatin, corn … Read More

Sleep Apnea Solutions Using CPAP Alternatives

Aug 20, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition that can increase your risk for a lot of other conditions that you really want to avoid. Complications from sleep apnea can include heart attack, dementia, glaucoma, diabetes, and even some types of cancer. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the best and … Read More

What Is Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss?

Jul 19, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

Sudden deafness, also called sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) is a medical emergency. If you get diagnosed and treated right away, you have about an 85 percent chance of recovering your hearing. If you don’t, your chance of recovering drops to 50 percent. SSHL usually requires a referral to an … Read More

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Headaches and Sore Eyes Could Be Computer Vision Syndrome

Jul 19, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

Remember when parents used to warn kids that sitting too close to the TV could make you go blind? Today most people spend more time in front of a digital screen than a TV, an average of about seven hours per day. Whether it is a TV, computer, or smartphone, … Read More

COVID Memory Loss and Brain Fog is Becoming More Common

Jul 16, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

COVID-19 is a new version of an old virus called coronavirus. Most of the effects of COVID have been on people's lungs, but there have also been effects on the brain and nerves (neurological effects). For now, doctors and researchers have been busy creating a vaccine and finding the best … Read More

Review These Blood Donation Requirements Before Giving Blood

Jul 16, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

Blood donation requirements protect the blood supply and all the people who may benefit from donated blood. They also protect you, since you may need a blood transfusion someday, and in some cases, giving blood can be dangerous for your health. Along with giving basic information like your name and … Read More

Liquid Chlorophyll Benefits: Miraculous Plant Supplement or Just a Fad?

Jul 16, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

You may have heard about the potential benefits of liquid chlorophyll. People have been dropping this supplement into water. The water turns green and then you drink it. Makers of this supplement make the claims that it can prevent cancer, heal wounds, control body odor, treat skin conditions like acne, … Read More

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