Estrogen may Reduce the Incidence of Breast Cancer. Clearing Up The Confusion?

by Dr. J. Kyle Mathews | January 9th, 2012

Recent studies confirm previous findings that estrogen-alone therapy may actually reduce the incidence of breast cancer in certain women. Theses finding seems confusing because estrogen is recognized to stimulate breast cancer growth in some patients.

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Dietary Supplements and Mortality Rates in Women: A Cautionary Tale

by Dr. J. Kyle Mathews | November 22nd, 2011

This report serves as a cautionary tale about the potential risks related to dietary supplements and makes the point that more is not necessarily better. In the United States, about 50% of adults are currently taking 1 or more dietary supplements, and it is a $20-plus billion annual industry. But are consumers really getting value for the money spent?

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Doctors see surge in newborns hooked on mothers’ pain pills

by Dr. J. Kyle Mathews | November 14th, 2011

Doctors see surge in newborns hooked on mothers’ pain pills. Narcotic abuse is the fastest growing drug problem in the US. Dr. Mathews, Plano OB, Plano Gyn,

Tags: Dr. Mathews, Narcotic addiction, newborns, Plano OB, Pregnancy
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