Health Headlines - White-Wilson Medical Center

	Denying health issues can be deadly. Denial can be deadly - particularly when it comes to health issues. Many people kick and scream at the thought of seeing the doctor, for no good reason. Full Article >>
	Today, 64.5% of adults in the US are considered overweight or obese. How do you know if you are among them? Two simple measures, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, provide useful estimates of overweight, obesity, and body fat. Full Article >>
	Cervical cancer is a significant health problem in the United States. In 2006, the American Cancer Society estimated that over 9, 710 women would be diagnosed with cervical cancer and 3,700 would die from this disease. Full Article >>
	The American Medical Association recommends every adult see his/her general physician(s) at least once per year for a check-up. Full Article >>
	Analysis of the amount of calcium in coronary arteries has only recently been possible with the advent of ultra-fast CT scanning. Full Article >>