Different Ethnicities, Same Diabetic Eyes

In people with diabetes, out-of-control blood sugar can spell trouble. High blood sugar can lead to a number of problems, including eye damage.

Green Tea Gets More Ammo

Green tea is loaded with antioxidants that may help cancer prevention. Many studies have been inconclusive, but new research shows possible benefits for prostate cancer patients.

'Biggest Loser' for Everyone

The contestant sheds his shirt before stepping on the scale before millions of television viewers watching 'The Biggest Loser'. Following week after week of sweating and running, what will the scale read?

Can Empathy Be Learned?

Being able to read the expression in someone else’s face may not seem all that important, but research shows that it is a skill that can lead to empathy and positive helping behavior.

Watching Instead Of Cutting Out Cancer

As imaging technology advances, smaller cancers can be detected. What we’re learning – as in the case of prostate cancer – is that surgery doesn’t always have to be the first treatment option.

Quit One for the Team

Would you quit one of your bad habits for $50? What if all of your colleagues got $50 too? Now the pressure is on!

Fruits & Veggies Punch Cancer

Flavonoids, which add color to fruits and vegetables, have been shown to inhibit chronic diseases. Eating a diet rich in these foods may decrease prostate cancer risk as well.

Stroke Possible After Atrial Fibrillation Surgery

Atrial fibrillation is one of the bigger risk factors for having a stroke. So surgery to correct the condition should mean that people are out of the woods as far as stroke risk, right? Not so fast...

RA Drug May Keep Death at Bay

If your rheumatoid arthritis is cramping your ability to do simple daily tasks, medications may help. One arthritis drug may even protect against death.

Glenn Kolansky, MD

Dr. Glenn Kolansky is the director of the Advanced Dermatology Surgery and Laser Center. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic...

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