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Aluminum, a toxic metal, is known to create havoc in the human nervous system. It is often found in the brains of Alzheimer’s victims at levels 2-4 times greater than found in normal brains. Although scientists are uncertain about whether aluminum is a cause of Alzheimer’s or a result, they are quite certain that this metal is highly toxic to humans. This informational video shows common ways aluminum enters human bodies.

Interventional cryoablation is a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure that is relatively painless. Using imaging to pinpoint the tumor, an interventional radiologist guides a probe through the skin to the tumor and then releases gas to freeze it. The freezing process kills the tumor. Patients leave the hospital with only a band-aid and return to normal activity almost immediately.

It’s estimated more than 20-million Americans have diabetes. But not everybody complies with the treatment. Now doctors are trying to make it as easy as A-B-C.

Why scoliosis screening for younger children is important.

Dr. Jeff Poplarski demonstrates cold laser therapy which produces no heat, is painless, and claims to speed up the healing process.

Consultant oncologist David Levy explains the difference between benign and malignant brain tumors and the treatment options.

There’s new hope for people with brain cancer. Cleveland Clinic is one of two medical centers in the country offering a new innovative approach.

Short form documentary on John Spannhake, who overcame the horrifying effects of the nervous system disorder known as Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

More than 70 million Americans have sickle cell anemia, also known as sickle cell disease. Five to ten percent of those are candidates for a new treatment for the disease.