Medical

School is out for summer, and it’s time to relax and enjoy the sunshine! Finally, after a long year of hard work and study, students of all ages can take a break and enjoy their summer vacation. But there’s a big problem… parents and caregivers are stressed.In one study, 70 percent of parents...

Summer means warmer weather, lazy days on the beach, and an increase in hearing aid troubles!Moisture is the culprit for many hearing aid problems — excessive moisture due to high humidity and sweat can cause distortion, static and a host of other problems. To help avoid the time and expense of...

If you are looking for an anti-cellulite treatment that lasts, then Cellulaze™ is your answer. Dr. Hu and his team of experts at Valencia Plastic Surgery can help you achieve amazing results.Cellulaze™ is a procedure that stimulates the production of collagen and increases the strength and...

Ketamine therapy is a relatively new and potentially life-changing treatment for tough-to-treat depression. Several scientific studies, including those conducted at Yale University and the National Institute of Mental Health, have shown that low dose intravenously administered ketamine can...

About 60% people nation wide say their partner snores. Snoring is the sound of partially obstructed breathing during sleep. While snoring can be harmless, it is more likely a sign of a more serious medical condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). When Obstructive Sleep Apnea occurs,...

Over the past century, transferring fat from one area of the body to another has become increasingly successful. The popularity of liposuction has advanced the field to the point where fat can safely be harvested from one area and injected into another. This technique is being used in cosmetic...

Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the United States. It is an outpatient procedure which normally takes about 15 minutes to perform.At Helm Vision Group, state-of-the-art cataract removal is performed through a procedure called phacoemulsification. In this...

Healthy hearing means a healthier you! Check out this list of five common health conditions related to hearing loss to see if you could be at-risk.1. Obesity. Studies show that people who are overweight have an increased likelihood of developing hearing loss. In fact, obesity can increase this...

Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes or you were diagnosed with it as a child, you must be managing healthy blood sugar levels to prevent complications. As your doctor will tell you, untreated or uncontrolled diabetes can wreak havoc on various systems and organs in the body....

Many cosmetic procedures might require an x-ray to have a better idea of the damage to your existing teeth or their current health. A mold of your current teeth might also be made depending on the procedure you having done. The following is a brief overview of some of our most popular cosmetic...

At May Conte D.D.S. we are proponents of prevention rather than treating dental disease after it develops. One of our essential preventive measures is combatting the effects of dental plaque on your smile.Dental plaque is a thin, sticky film that houses millions of bacteria & constantly...

When it comes to hearing loss, people are often confused because silence is easy to ignore. It is also easy to dismiss an inability to hear on a phone or in a crowded restaurant as being an isolated incident.May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, a time to raise awareness about communication...

If you are in need of braces that are effective but discreet, Invisalign might be a great option for you. One of the great things about utilizing Invisalign for straightening your teeth is that it works well for most ages and can help prevent anxiety about the appearance of having braces.An...

  The human brain is a marvel of complexity and adaptability, capable of changing and growing throughout our lives. This process, called neuroplasticity, means that all of us, no matter how old or what kind of experiences we’ve had, can learn and create new neural pathways that impact how...