Symptoms Of Low Cholesterol Links

Obesity link to Syndrome X

By Rajen M. I HATE being fat. I'm sure you do, too! It makes you look and feel bad. You may even have low self-esteem, and you're reminded of it every time you look in the mirror. What's more, as you age, being overweight increases your chances of falling, and staying, ill!

Keeping an eye out for AMD as we age

KUALA LUMPUR - There is an eye disease that affects senior citizens that is little known in Asia, let alone Malaysia. If undiagnosed and untreated early it can lead to blindness.

Medical calendar for Sept. 1

Blood drives BLOOD DRIVES: 4-8 p.m. Sept. 1 at Warrenton Wesleyan Church, 806 S. Highway 47; 3-7 p.m. Sept. 2 at Becky-David Elementary School, 1155 Jungs Station Road in St. Charles; noon-4 p.m. Sept. 5 at Wehrenberg Town Square, 7805 Highway N in Dardenne Prairie. Sponsored by the American Red Cross. Bring photo ID. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Ask Dr. Gott: Making excuses for obesity

Dear Dr. Gott: My 38-year-old granddaughter is convinced that because she has polycystic ovarian syndrome, she cannot lose weight. She is grossly overweight, and I am concerned about her future. She sees an endocrinologist about once a year, and takes thyroid medication and niacin for cholesterol.

Making excuses for obesity

DEAR DR. GOTT: My 38-year-old granddaughter is convinced that because she has polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), she cannot lose weight. She is grossly overweight, and I am concerned about her future. She sees an endocrinologist about once a year, and takes thyroid medication and niacin for cholesterol. Can she be helped? Thank you for your consideration of this serious problem.