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The Thyroid: What is it and Why Does is Matter to Me?

Private: Hau LIU, Chief Medical Officer, Endocrinologist

While it may not receive the same amount of press as more well-known organs such as the heart or lungs, the thyroid gland serves a vital function through the secretion of thyroid hormone, a ..

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Thinking of Quitting Smoking?

Private: Lincoln Sakiara MIYASAKA, Family Medicine Physician

A few months ago, we had a patient come to Shanghai United Family Hospital saying that he had been smoking for  many years.He knew it was time to stop. He was very motivated and asked for he..

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Breast Cancer: What Do I Do?

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Worldwide, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed life-threatening cancer in women and is the leading cause of cancer death among women. Breast cancer is now the most common cancer d..

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Probiotics—When Bacteria Become Friendly

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You may have encountered more and more products that claim to promote gastrointestinal health because they contain “probiotics”. In reality, you probably just ate probiotics in your last c..

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Ask an Expert – Rejuvenate Skin

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Question: How can Botox treatment help rejuvenate my skin?  Dr. Ellen Xiang, Dermatologist, gives her answer… Facial wrinkles are a natural part of aging, but it doesn’t mean we have to l..

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Ask an Expert – Fatty Liver Disease

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Question: After my annual health checkup I discovered I have fatty liver disease. What causes this disease?  Dr. Jian Ang, Gastroenterologist, gives her answer… Fatty liver disease is char..

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Healthy Habits for Healthy Teeth

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Good oral health, including healthy teeth and gums, is an important part of your child’s general health and well-being. Pediatric dentists go through an additional two to three years of rig..

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Problems Related to Antibiotic Use

Leon LI, Associate Chief Medical Officer Department chair of Emergency Medicine at Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics Department chair of the Emergency and Critical Care Center of Shanghai Market Head of the Digestive Disease Center of United Family Shanghai Market

Antibiotics can help our bodies to kill bacteria, mycoplasma, and other microorganisms that cause infection. They are not anti-inflammatory drugs. The words “inflammation” and &#..

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Cervical Cancer – Is It Preventable?

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Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide. It is also the second most frequent cause of cancer-related death in women in developing countries. It is estimated that ..

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Ask an Expert – Do our Teeth Age?

Sandy TANG, Orthodontist

Question: Do our teeth age? Dr. Sandy Tang, Orthodontist, gives her answer… As we get older our teeth and gums inevitably age too. Symptoms of aging include darkening of teeth, receding gum..

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