Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

If you are a man trying to have a child with your partner and planning for the future, you’re probably reasonably healthy at the moment. You may even be in peak mental shape. But if you’re a guy experiencing fertility “challenges,” you now need to concern yourself with the chance of an early death. Semen ...click here to read more

You yawn when you are tired. Sometimes a yawn might sneak in when you are bored, or because you have just seen someone else do it. But maybe the question of “why” never really occurred to you. However, if your inquiring mind ever wanted to know why this involuntary reflex seems to happen at the ...click here to read more

Have you heard that you should eat several small meals a day to maintain stable blood sugar and lose weight? That notion has made the rounds, and likely endorsed your daily snacking routine (and those handy 100-calorie packets!). But new research is suggesting this could be bad advice, particularly for diabetics. Two large meals each ...click here to read more

While curvy might be a style statement and plus-sized models graze the covers of fashion magazines, the verdict is in. Scientific research says it is just is not possible to be overweight and healthy. While the tides of change brought a new wave of voluptuous beauty and larger sizes, the devil’s advocate has come in ...click here to read more

The next time you have a hankering for a gooey cheese spread to go with your crackers, some Parmesan on top of that bowl of pasta, or even a supersized cola to wash it all down, you should really take a moment to think it through. New information has surfaced explaining how phosphate-rich foods, like ...click here to read more

Vitamin D, well-known as the sunshine vitamin for a positive mood boost, has another hefty benefit that could mean big things for those who have cancer. A new study conducted and published by the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) has revealed that cancer patients who have higher levels of vitamin D ...click here to read more

Despite the fact that mastectomy is an invasive surgery with a difficult recovery, many women continue to choose it as the “safe bet” when faced with breast cancer. In fact, about 70 percent of breast cancer patients will have the procedure done, says the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. But if the ultimate aim ...click here to read more

Shorter men might never have an NBA career, but they may have a real advantage when it comes to aging. New research shows they may live longer than their taller friends. I, for one, am happy to hear it! Skepticism is understandable, because it’s no secret that North American society puts a premium on tall ...click here to read more