Fred Cicetti
Latest articles by Fred Cicetti

How Can I Keep My Hair?
By Fred Cicetti published
Commonsense strategies can prevent hair loss.

The Challenge of Fibromyalgia
By Fred Cicetti published
Symptoms of fibromyalgia vary depending upon the person

How Can I Tell If I Have an Aneurysm?
By Fred Cicetti published
Aneurysms are dangerous artery bulges that can be lethal if they burst.
The Healthy Geezer: Is Ozone Dangerous?
By Fred Cicetti published
Some ozone is good and protects us from the sun, but ground-level ozone is bad for our health.

Should I Worry About Anesthesia?
By Fred Cicetti published
Safer drugs and better monitoring have reduced anesthesia risks.

10 Tips for Exercising Safely
By Fred Cicetti published
Injuries can happen when people exercise, here are some tips to help you avoid getting hurt.

What Causes Parkinson's Disease?
By Fred Cicetti published
Parkinson's disease is a nervous system disorder, and can cause tremors and coordination problems.

The Healthy Geezer: Does Mercury Cause Cancer?
By Fred Cicetti published
There isn't enough human data available for all forms of mercury to conclude that it causes cancer.

What Happens During a Cardiac Ablation?
By Fred Cicetti published
Cardiac ablation involves the removal of heart tissue.

How Can I Tell If I'm Suffering from Sleep Apnea?
By Fred Cicetti published
People with sleep apnea stop breathing during their sleep for as long as 30 seconds at a time, but may not recall the episodes. Here are some signs of sleep apnea.

What's the Difference Between Tylenol and Aspirin?
By Fred Cicetti published
Pain relievers have different risks, depending on their ingredients.
The Healthy Geezer: Will I Get a Staph Infection If I Have Surgery?
By Fred Cicetti published
Unfortunately, you should be very concerned, especially because of an antibiotic-resistant strain of staph is on the rise.
The Healthy Geezer: How Does Mold Make You Sick?
By Fred Cicetti published
Reducing exposure to spores is the best way to avoid symptoms.
The Healthy Geezer: How Can I Make My Surgery Safer?
By Fred Cicetti published
Can I prevent my surgeon from operating on the wrong side of my body?
The Healthy Geezer: Can You Really Get Legionnaires' by Drinking Water? Yes
By Fred Cicetti published
While this sounds like an urban myth, it is true.
The Healthy Geezer: How Do Statins Work?
By Fred Cicetti published
Your cholesterol level is just one number doctors consider before prescribing a statin.
The Healthy Geezer: All About Statins
By Fred Cicetti published
Taking statins may reduce your cholesterol, but the drugs also have risks.

Do People Still Catch the Plague?
By Fred Cicetti published
There are about 1,000 to 3,000 cases of plague worldwide every year.

Peripheral Artery Disease Symptoms May Go Unnoticed
By Fred Cicetti published
People with peripheral artery disease have a high risk of having a heart attack or stroke, yet the symptoms of the condition often go unnoticed.

What Exercises Can Get Rid of Belly Fat?
By Fred Cicetti published
The real secret to losing belly fat is eating a healthy diet and doing moderate aerobic exercise.

How Do Radiation Treatments for Cancer Work?
By Fred Cicetti published
How does radiation kill cancer cells?

4 Tips for Preventing SIDS
By Fred Cicetti published
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome causes about 2,200 deaths yearly in the U.S. Here are four tips for preventing it.
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