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2003 May
Memory Loss
By Alan S. Peterson, M.D.
 
There are several reasons why you could be losing your memory. Sorry to say, age is usually the cause. Information is stored in three different parts of your memory: the short-term memory, the recent memory and the remote or distant memory. Click here to read more...
 
 
Thyroid Nodules
 By Alan S. Peterson, M.D.
 
A thyroid nodule is a lump in the thyroid gland at the base of the front of your neck. Almost 10% of adults have thyroid nodules. They are more common in women. More than 90% of all thyroid nodules are not cancerous. Some are actually cysts filled with fluid. Click here to read more...
 
 
Vitamin B-12
By Alan S. Peterson, M.D.

Vitamin B-12 is an important vitamin that you usually get from your food. It is mainly found in meat and dairy products. Vitamin B-12 helps make red blood cells and keeps your nervous system working right. If you have a very low Vitamin B-12 level, you might get anemia, depression, dementia, or a serious problem with your nervous system. Click here to read more...
 

Warts
By Alan S. Peterson, M.D.
 
Warts are hard bumps on your skin. They can be as small as a pinhead or as large as a penny. You may have just one wart or many. Warts can develop anywhere on your skin, but they usually appear on the hands or feet. Click here to read more...