Monsters & Critics / Dr. Constantino Mendieta Feminizing Surgeries Must Include The Body Too June 9, 2015

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Bruce Jenner’s transformation to Caitlyn has startled, shocked and awed many people, regardless of where they stand on the idea of transgenderism. But we all quickly got a primer in the superficial aspects of changing sexes courtesy of Ms. Jenner, with regards to plastic surgeries like chin or cheek implants, “Adam’s Apple” shaving or facial filler and Botox injections, which are all considered “not medically” necessary by most insurers. But ask anyone who wants to transgender from male to female and they will tell you, these surgeries aid to the overall end effect of taking on a new gender identity with more confidence. (more…)

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The Health Journal / SignatureMD Is Manhood Killing Men? June 3, 2015
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If you’re a guy, chances are at some point in your life someone–probably another man–has said to you: ‘walk it off’ or ‘suck up and deal.’

This kind of full-throttle macho attitude may help you get back on the soccer or football field after a few minor scrapes and bruises. But for serious medical problems, especially those common in men as they age, downplaying symptoms will only end up getting you cut from the game sooner–the game of life, that is. (more…)

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Arizona Daily / SignatureMD Rival Concierge Medical Practices Battle in Court June 2, 2015

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Some family doctors fed up with assembly-line medicine and reimbursement pay from insurance companies have honed a pitch for their most loyal patients: Pay an annual fee of $1,500 or more in exchange for perks such as longer appointments, expanded care, prompt scheduling, after-hours service, and maybe even house calls. (more…)

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Mountain Living / Dave McCoy The Man Who Built Mammoth Mountain is Turning 100 May 28, 2015

 

 

The man who built Mammoth Mountain is Dave McCoy, and he is turning 100 years old this August. (more…)

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Monsters & Critics / The Discovery House Kim Richards’ Mexican Wedding Debacle Underscores Rehab Differences May 28, 2015

This last week, “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Kim Richards’ volatile behavior earned her more tabloid headlines as she reportedly melted down at her daughter’s wedding in Mexico, allegedly causing her sober coach to quit, and her daughter to stop speaking with her.

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Multiple sources gave TMZ all the poop from south of the border, that Kim was “under the influence of something,” and whatever Kim took or drank, she did so in private, but when she appeared in public she was “a mess.” (more…)

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