Book: Snake Oil is Alive and Well

WHY ARE BIOMEDICAL SCIENTISTS BEING VILIFIED?

I was shocked recently when I read the book entitled “The Deadly Rise of Anti Science” by Peter Hotez, MD, a renowned biomedical science researcher, who is an American physician-scientist, vaccine researcher, and one of the most prominent public voices in the fight against anti-science movements....

WHY ARE BIOMEDICAL SCIENTISTS BEING VILIFIED?    I was shocked recently when I read the book entitled “The Deadly Rise of Anti Science” by Peter Hotez, MD, a renowned biomedical science researcher, who is an American physician-scient…

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LATEST CHOLESTEROL GUIDELINES

These new guidelines can help you estimate—and lower—your risk of a future heart attack. The numbers are alarming: about every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack....

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LATEST CHOLESTEROL GUIDELINES   These new guidelines can help you estimate—and lower—your risk of a future heart attack.   The numbers are alarming: about every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart att…

THE NEED TO PREVENT FALLS, ESPECIALLY AS WE AGE

Staying strong and steady can help everyone preserve their independence Most falls don't happen during risky activities such as roof repairs or downhill skiing....

THE NEED TO PREVENT FALLS, ESPECIALLY AS WE AGE     Staying strong and steady can help everyone preserve their independence     Most falls don’t happen during risky activities such as roof repairs or downhill …

MOTION SICKNESS: A COMMON PROBLEM

Here are Some Remedies If you're prone to motion sickness, you're probably familiar with some of the simple steps to quell the nausea, dizziness, and cold sweats that this common problem can trigger....

MOTION SICKNESS: A COMMON PROBLEM Here are Some Remedies     If you’re prone to motion sickness, you’re probably familiar with some of the simple steps to quell the nausea, dizzin…

MY RECIPE FOR A HEALTHY BREAKFAST

Although there are sound medical reasons for eating breakfast every day, when I look at the typical breakfast food offerings at many restaurants, supermarkets, and food trucks, and I think about the health of our nation, it's sad!...

MY RECIPE FOR A HEALTHY BREAKFAST     Although there are sound medical reasons for eating breakfast every day, when I look at the typical breakfast food offerings at many restaurants, supermarkets, and food trucks, a…

HOW YOU VOTE COULD BE FATAL

Recently I received from my cousin, Sheila Kennedy (who writes an excellent blog [email protected]), a summary of an important topic concerning how political affiliation can be deadly....

HOW YOU VOTE COULD BE FATAL Recently I received from my cousin, Sheila Kennedy (who writes an excellent blog [email protected]), a summary of an important topic concerning how political affiliation can be deadly. It fo…

EATING GLUTEN FREE: A GOOD THING?

Products marked "gluten free" are all over markets these days. This is a boon to people with a rare condition called “celiac disease” and other unusual health problems that require gluten avoidance, but many gluten-free foods are poor healthy choices....

EATING GLUTEN FREE: A GOOD THING?     Products marked “gluten free” are all over markets these days. This is a boon to people with a rare condition called “celiac disease” and other unusual health problem…

HEALTH BENEFITS OF EXERCISE CONTINUE TO PROLIFERATE

Disease prevention potential of vigorous physical activity was supported by a cohort study: Researchers at universities in China, Chile, Korea, Brazil, the UK, and Australia have found that: (a) higher percentages of vigorous physical activity are associated with lower rates of eight major chronic diseases and all-cause mortality, and (b) …...

Vigorous Physical Activity: Key to Disease Prevention Benefits Discover how vigorous physical activity lowers chronic disease rates and mortality, emphasizing intensity over volume for optimal health benefits.

DIET AND BRAIN FUNCTION

Healthy diet, healthy brain? What diet can benefit your brain? Researchers tracked 159,347 health professionals for 6 to 26 years....

The DASH Diet: Boost Brain Health and Cognitive Function Discover how a DASH diet can enhance brain health and lower cognitive decline. Learn what to eat for a healthier mind today!

WHY ARE SCREENING TESTS FOR DISEASE DETECTION OFTEN MISLEADING?

At a recent social gathering, I learned from a friend in his mid-forties that he was frightened because his doctor informed him, after he’d undergone a colon screening test (Cologuard), his result was “positive”—meaning to him that he likely had cancer of the colon....

Understanding Positive Test Results: Bayes' Theorem Explained Understand the implications of positive test results in disease screening. Learn about Bayes' Theorem and reduce anxiety in medical testing.