Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter

Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. This has been traditionally now one of the main HIV research meetings of the year. There are 3800 researchers from around the world who have converged on Denver to present new information on both clinical and laboratory based research as well as behavioral research related to HIV and AIDS. Numerous important presentations from many investigators around the world including some important opening keynote presentations on the evening of February 5th

Hoodia, the latest weight loss trend. This desert plant from South Africa is attracting widespread attention as a weight loss aid. But, does it work?

Dr. Shiel reports from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 12-17, 2005 in San Diego. This segment covers the latest information on Osteoarthritis.

Dr. Shiel reports from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 12-17, 2005 in San Diego. This segment covers the latest information on Fibromyalgia.

Dr. Shiel reports from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 12-17, 2005 in San Diego. This segment covers the latest information on Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus).

Dr. Shiel reports from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 12-17, 2005 in San Diego. This segment covers the latest information on Osteoporosis.

Dr. Shiel reports from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 12-17, 2005 in San Diego. This segment covers the latest information on Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Dr. Shiel reports from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 12-17, 2005 in San Diego. This segment covers the latest information on Gout and Gouty Arthritis.

What if there was a way to lose weight without dieting, would you be interested? Dr. Stoppler gives specific examples and tips to help you eat healthy without worrying about dieting.

There does seem to be a higher incidence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS or spastic colon) in patients who have fibromyalgia. Dr. Shiel discusses the relationship between these two diseases.