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If working on weight with a reduced-calorie diet, it might be worth trying to have a main meal at lunch, and a lighter dinner.

Discontinuing warfarin in an attempt to reduce bleeding in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing dental surgery could increase the risk stroke.

Simple changes, like switching from white to whole grain pasta, can improve overall health without increasing costs.

Alma is a 62-year-old hypertensive diabetic Hispanic female who has achieved goal blood pressure, blood glucose, and lipids levels.

Adam, a 20-year-old black male, visits your office for his yearly influenza vaccine when you notice a prominent rash on his face and neck.

If you are working on your weight, become familiar with standard portion sizes.

Calorie and sodium reductions can be achieved by simply reducing the amount of 1 or more ingredients in a meal.

Experts believe that the pharmacologic treatment of choice for patients with diabetic or hypertensive proteinuria is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.

Children are more likely to follow the advice of parents and physicians who lead by example.

It is unlikely that modern wheat varieties are responsible for the current celiac disease increase.