Medical

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

Heel/Arch pain is one of the most common foot ailments affecting millions of people on a daily basis. Unfortunately, this affliction is left untreated by a majority of the population, figuring that it will go away, or accepting that the pain is typical with excessive standing or walking....

Recent data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons shows body lift surgeries are the fastest growing procedure performed by its member surgeons. Buttock lifts, lower body lifts and upper arm lifts were the fastest growing procedures last year. Breast augmentation continues to be the most...

Abdominal fat can sometimes be hard to lose with just diet and exercise.Dr. Howard Hu of Valencia Plastic Surgery performs among the best abdominoplasty procedures he is meticulously detailed and customizes each treatment to the client’s anatomy, lifestyle and personal wishes.When you choose...

Bad breath or halitosis is an embarrassing problem most people don’t care to talk about. It can certainly affect one’s self-confidence and ability to socialize. There can be many factors involving bad breath. Some are odor-causing foods, tooth decay, gum disease, bacteria growing on the tongue,...

Oh, if only getting a hearing aid was as easy as slipping it in your ear and stepping out of the audiologist’s office. Typically, there’s a few more steps involved: Your hearing care provider will want to confirm you understand how to use your new hearing aids, and that they’re properly...

Working, schooling and social relationships can become overwhelming at times, resulting in stress. For most people who are stressed, a visit to the dentist is the last thing on their mind. However, stress can lead to a number of issues including oral health problems. Although, dental care may...

National health studies estimate that up to 57 percent of people in the U.S. don’t see a dentist regularly. What is the cost of untreated dental disease — and how can it be fixed?The Washington Department of Health states that 164 million hours of work are lost each year in the U.S. due to...

We need to sweat, there are two to four million sweat glands throughout the human body helping us to perspire. There are about two percent of these glands in the underarms. Excessive sweating can be treated by medication (Abrexza) but so many patients with medical conditions such as glaucoma,...

  While we are used to depending on our vision as our number one sense, dogs use sight and smell to assess their surroundings as well as communicating. The dog’s sense of smell is so adept that a blind dog has much less difficulty adjusting to a loss of vision than we do. Dogs actually...

Routine dental care is an essential part of keeping your teeth healthy and fighting against plaque and cavities. You can receive necessary cleanings, x-rays, and other services that are designed to protect your teeth and ensure the health of your gums and tongue. At Santa Clarita Valley Dental...

At Aesthetic Dental & Specialty Center of Santa Clarita & Valencia, we are proud to bring the latest technology in cosmetic dentistry to our patients. Our oral health experts are highly trained advanced dentists in Santa Clarita California. We spare no expense when it comes to the care,...

  It’s no secret that childhood trauma can have lasting effects into adulthood. Breaking free from the debilitating cycle is one thing – but it takes becoming aware of trauma’s lingering effects, which aren’t always easy to see.Understanding Childhood TraumaChildhood trauma is a term that...

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...

Smoking is detrimental to your oral health. It significantly increases the risk of oral cancer, gum disease, bad breath, & stains your teeth. So is vaping any better? New research demonstrates that vaping may be just as bad for your smile as smoking traditional cigarettes.Vaping involves...

When you find yourself mulling over the “cost” of hearing aids and searching for “cheap” devices, consider the investment you are willing to make in improving your life and the lives of those around you. Research has shown that treating hearing loss with hearing aids has a direct positive...