Posted October 11, 2011 in News & Research
The cost of obesity is tallied in the media quite often. But ,few people think about the additional cost to buy healthier foods. According to an online women’s magazine, health food can sometimes cost more than four times as much as junk food. Take, for example, some varieties of organic produce, which can cost up to $5.99 a […]
Read MorePosted October 10, 2011 in Uncategorized
We love good health news that includes chocolate as a plus in our diet. A recent Swedish study found a link between preventing stokes and adding chocolate to a woman’s diet. The findings, released today, appear in the Oct. 18 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Suggesting that women who have a couple […]
Read MorePosted October 07, 2011 in Uncategorized
A new law signed by the governor is designed to protect patients who are having surgery in outpatient surgery centers. The new law will require that the surgery centers are inspected regularly and are subject to surprise visits. ”It brings oversight that’s long overdue over these clinics,” Price said Sunday after the governor signed the law. Sen. […]
Read MorePosted October 06, 2011 in Uncategorized
When celebrities have plastic surgery( and admit it) it seems to capture the attention of the media. Sharon Osbourne was no exception when she announced that her absence from her talk show was due to breast implants removal. According to NBC “I don’t feel like I have a water-bed laying on my chest anymore,” Osbourne said, adding […]
Read MorePosted October 05, 2011 in Breast Lift, Uncategorized
With the obesity epidemic front and center for so many health focused media outlets, it was big news to see that a recent study actually pointed to the health benefits of liposuction. According to an online industry article the study was presented at the ASPS meeting in Denver a few weeks back. The study shows for the first time […]
Read MorePosted October 04, 2011 in Uncategorized
No it is not out of a science fiction novel. According to an industry online publication scientists in Australia are studying the regeneration of tails on alligators to determine if the same ability can be mimicked for patients who have had a mastectomy. The mastectomy is typically performed on women who are suffering from breast cancer. It is […]
Read MorePosted October 03, 2011 in Brow Lift, Cosmetic Injectables, News & Research
In the world of easy access and do-it-yourself benefits it is not very surprising that BOTOX® Cosmetic has become the new at home consumer craze. Available over the Internet it is very enticing and seems easy when compared to diabetic who inject on a daily basis. According to a recent online industry article, not only is this a bad […]
Read MorePosted October 02, 2011 in Uncategorized
It would be difficult to find any positive information concerning the smoking of cigarettes. Now a new report finds that there is proof tobacco companies knew of the danger from high levels of radiation without disclosing it to the public. Of course this is disturbing to learn. Dr. O’Toole informs patients of the increased risk […]
Read MorePosted September 29, 2011 in Uncategorized
As women age medical professionals recommend regular exercise and a healthy diet to improve longevity and quality of life. A new study says that moderate exercise can be extremely beneficial without the added stress and intensity of a new work out regimen. Dr. O’Toole often hears from his patients who are over 40 that they […]
Read MorePosted September 28, 2011 in Uncategorized
A local woman was recently highlighted in a CBS Los Angeles news story because of her passion and commitment to a product that she created in response to her mother’s death from skin cancer. The need to wear sunscreen on a daily basis is the consensus of the majority of the medical community as well […]
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