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Free Vision Screening Medical Mission 05/22/11 12pm-5pm

We are going to partner up with the 24 hour fitness Balboa location to do another Medical Mission for the community on Sunday May 22, 2011. We had a great turn out last time at the Bayside Community Center and we took lots of pictures. We will have Optometrists including myself to perform free vision … Continue reading Free Vision Screening Medical Mission 05/22/11 12pm-5pm

Consumption Of Dairy Products May Reduce Risk For Type 2 Diabetes

MedWire (5/12, Albert) reported that, according to a review published online in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, "consumption of dairy products, especially those with a low fat content, may reduce the risk for developing type 2 diabetes." Researchers came to this conclusion after analyzing data derived from seven studies encompassing some 300,000 participants. The study … Continue reading Consumption Of Dairy Products May Reduce Risk For Type 2 Diabetes

Hypertension, Obesity, Diabetes Associated With Autism

HealthDay (5/11, Goodwin) reported that, according to research presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, "having the flu during pregnancy isn't associated with a heightened risk of autism or developmental delay in children, although having a fever during pregnancy might be." In addition, "giving birth by Cesarean section isn't associated with autism in offspring, … Continue reading Hypertension, Obesity, Diabetes Associated With Autism