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• Tanning Industry officially supplying “false and misleading” information

  Posted in General on February 2, 2012

  Tsk Tsk.
  That those tanning salons are not telling the truth is not surprising, is it? A study was recently done were people called 300 tanning salons around the country posing as 16-year old fair-skinned girls. The salons were asked if there was any health risk (specifically, cancer risk) associated with tanning. 90% of salons said there were no health risk associated with indoor tanning. Well, that's just a bunch of !#@! hooey!

  Did you know there are more tanning salons than

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• Report from Kandahar

  Posted in General on October 11, 2011

  We sometimes consult with people in Afghanistan - this is from a PA who is working there. We thought you might enjoy it.

  The last two mornings I awoke to the sound of loud sirens. We have 3 seconds to hit the ground before the sound of incoming rockets is heard—and felt-- nearby. I’m living near to the flight line and it appears the Taliban have begun their Spring Offensive in Kandahar aiming their rockets at the airport. Kandahar Airport is arguably the busiest airport in

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• 7 Foods that Cause Acid Reflux

  Posted in General on October 11, 2011

  A recent article on Health.com highlights 7 of the most common foods that can cause acid reflux. While several of these seem very intuitive, such as fried foods or high-fat foods, other items may come as a surprise to many people. Caffeine, for example, is a significant cause of acid reflux. Typical acid reflux, known as GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux, is what most people typically complain of, and symptoms include heartburn, belching, and indigestion. Another form of reflux,

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• Fishermen’s Fall Festival

  Posted in General on September 13, 2011

  Dr. Voss (and her husband) will again participate in the Survival Suit Races at the Fishermen's Fall Festival... please come and join us: it's all for a good cause.

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• Swim for some good

  Posted in General on July 14, 2011

  Hi all,
  
  I'm gonna go "jump in the Lake" for a good cause- cancer research! As a dermatologist I have bemoaned the dearth of effective therapies for melanoma for many years. However, recently we have had some thrilling breakthroughs in melanoma treatment due to cancer research, but there is still far to go. As a physician I am excited about the future cures research can bring and want to do my part to help.
  
  I'm participating in Swim Across America and will swim 2 miles

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