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I Put my Kid on a Diet and in the April Issue of Vogue

Here's the short version: Woman who herself struggled with weight issues, self esteem and body issues raises daughter who is chubby, and who finally gets diagnosed as clinically obese by pediatrician, who tells mother that now she has to get help the child lose weight because the child's weight issue is more serious. Mother tries to accomplish... Read moreChevron
posted 04/02/2012, comments (0)|
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Penelope James

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10 Ways to Have a Healthy Sex Life

If your 2009 was anything like mine, you’re probably feeling like you’re stumbling, rather than gliding, into a new year.  While passing through a transition phase, I like to reflect on where I’ve been and set goals for where I’m going.  Maintaining good health will always be a goal of mine.  Though... Read moreChevron
posted 12/31/2009, comment (1)|
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Jerry Kennard

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Phobic about Herpes?

There's little doubt in my mind that a lot of messages relating to genital herpes are underpinned by fear. On the one hand we tut-tut people who stigmatize those with a sexually transmitted disease but on the other we point out the distressing consequences to people who are disease free but who we view as exhibiting high risk behavior. Maybe it's... Read moreChevron
posted 06/24/2009, comments (11)|
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Charlotte Grayson, M.D.

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Five questions to ask your doctor about suppressive therapy

I see a lot of patients who take suppressive therapy with no clear understanding of why they are taking it, what the goals are of suppressive therapy and most concerning ... taking the WRONG dose!   I also see patients who suffer through multiple terrible outbreaks of herpes who have NEVER HEARD of suppressive therapy!   Here's a... Read moreChevron
posted 02/20/2009, comments (9)|
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Herpes Testing

To provide some clarification, since so many of you write to me asking about herpes testing, here's a run down of the current available tests.  They each have limitations, though I indicate which are the most specific.  A doctor will quite often take your history/examine you and then "marry the history/exam findings to the... Read moreChevron
posted 12/29/2008, comments (0)|
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