by James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H.

I just assumed everyone knew what radon gas was and why it is bad for you.  Recently I was talking to a very smart, educated woman. I forget the context of the conversation, but she told me she had never heard of radon or that it can cause cancer.  Viola, blog post idea.  So here goes.

For starters, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind cigarettes.

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by James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H.

I must admit I slip on the ice frequently.  Sometimes I fall.  Luckily, I have always gotten back up with only my pride bruised.  However, I do see serious injuries after every significant snowfall.  You really don’t want a cast for Christmas, do you?

Dr. Ronald Grelsamer, a knee and hip orthopedic doctor from Mt. Sinai hospital in New York, gives his winter walking tips to avoid serious injuries.

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