Tag: Pasadena
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Headaches: When to Call the Doctor
By: TRANG M. PHAM, M.D. Headaches are our most common form of pain and a major reason for trips to the doctor. While most headaches are just a temporary nuisance, sometimes they can warn you about a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. Causes of headaches Headaches happen when nerve endings in your body…
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Careful with the Caffeine
By: PAUL CHITE, M.D. For most adults, caffeine helps us wake up in the morning and gives us a pleasant boost during the day. There are a variety of available caffeinated products to suit any taste, from tea and coffee to energy drinks and chocolate. Caffeine is a stimulant, and its effects increase with the…
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Not Just a Headache: The painful facts about migraines
By: TRANG M. PHAM, M.D. More than one in 10 Americans suffer from migraines, but unless you experience them yourself you may have no idea how painful and crippling they can be. Here’s what migraines are and what can be done about them. Migraine is more than just a bad headache The cause of migraines…