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Harold Mandel

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Harold Mandel, MD is a member of Phi Beta Kappa who has also earned a medical degree (MD) and who enjoys writing. Good health care has always been one of his passions in life. You may contact Harold with your comments and questions.

Married people may be happier

It appears that with an increased awareness of the AIDs epidemic and concerns about increased rates of other venereal diseases such as herpes, human papillomavirus, syphilis, and gonorrhea the free spirited attitudes of the sexual revolution of the 1960s with...

Naphthalene exposure may cause chromosomal damage in kids

There has been a growing awareness of the potential health hazards of exposure to toxins in the environment. Of great concern has been a recent report that naphthalene exposure can cause chromosomal damage in kids. Columbia University Mailman School of...

Stap aureus resistance to chlorhexidine is on the rise

Staphylococus aureus infections present us with a serious challenge, partcularly in dealing with children. It has been reported by HealthHype.com that Staphylococus aureus lives as a part of the normal skin flora in the nose or on the skin...

Probiotic yogurt can cause changes in the brain

There has been an increased awareness of the vital importance of good nutrition for healthy brain functioning. An interesting new finding along these lines has been that eating a probiotic fermented product may have an effect on gut flora that...

New recommendation against psa test for prostate cancer

MayoClinic.com has reported prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Prostate cancer generally grows slowly and initially remains confined to the prostate gland, where it may not cause serious harm. Although some types...

There is no std testing for many pregnant women

Freedom Network has reported the estimated total number of people living in the United States with STD is over sixty-five million. Each year, there are approximately fifteen million new STD cases. STDs are a serious problem for a pregnant...

Fatty liver disease is rising in teens

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is described by MayoClinic.com as a term which is used to describe the accumulation of fat in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is common and generally...

Hawaiian coral reef seaweed may have medicinal value

There may be more value to Hawaiian coral reefs than simply the sensual enjoyment of such beauty. A very interesting new study led by scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has revealed a seaweed which is...

Short-term opiod therapy can lead to longer-term use

A growing awareness of the hazards associated with drug addiction raises concerns about the use of analgesics after surgery. The problem appears to be more serious than previously assumed as shown by a new study linking the prescription of opiods...

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation may offer hope for the poor

In his 2012 annual letter for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which was released in January, Bill Gates stated "Right now, just over 1 billion people—about 15 percent of the people in the world—live...

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