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Monthly Archives: August 2008
Pro-Life Groups Excited John McCain Picks Sarah Palin
LifeNews.com is reporting that leading pro-life groups are excited about the prospects of a pro-life woman serving as the nation’s vice president and they are applauding John McCain’s selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. Palin is … Continue reading
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Tagged John McCain, Sarah Palin
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‘Research Miracle’ – Pancreas cells transformed into insulin producing cells
Biologists at Harvard say they’ve transformed one type of fully developed adult cell into another type. They transformed adult pancreas cells into insulin producing cells in mice. Could this be a potential cure for type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes? And, could … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, General Health, Health Headlines, Medical Missions
Tagged diabetes, embryonic stem cell research, Harvard Stem Cell Institute, type 1 diabetes
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Podcast – Joy 102.5 WOLC
[display_podcast] Joy 102.5 WOLC Serving Maryland, Delaware, & Virginia with Christ-honoring music & programming Listen live @ www.wolc.org
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Podcast – Central Florida’s Morning News with Jim Turner
[display_podcast] Hear Dr. Walt every Wednesday at 8:45 on “Central Florida’s Morning News with Jim Turner” On NewsTalk 580 WDBO, Orlando , or listen on-line at www.wdbo.com
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Podcast – Moody Radio
[display_podcast] John Blok Host of “Prime Time Florida” Weekdays 4-5 p.m. Moody Radio Florida Where You Turn. For Life. 91.1FM WKES, Lakeland / Tampa Bay / Orlando 90.9FM WSOR, Naples / Ft. Myers / Cape Coral 91.9FM WHGN, Crystal River / Inverness … Continue reading
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Kids follow parents’ lead on fruits and vegetables
Reuters Health has a story about a new study showing that parents who want their preschoolers to eat their fruits and vegetables should probably practice what they preach. In a study of more than 1,300 families, researchers found that when … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Health Headlines, Nutritional Health, Parenting
Tagged child nutrition, fruits, vegetables
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Healthy Eating Help Kids’ Concentration in School – How can you help your kids?
HealthDay News is reporting that healthy foods should be included on the list of back-to-school supplies for your children. Dietitian Catherine Kraus explained that a healthy, balanced diet enables neurotransmitters (chemical messengers in the brain) to function more efficiently, resulting … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Health Headlines, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged child nutrition, healthy breakfast, healthy lunch, school lunch
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Easy and healthy pre-school breakfasts and school lunches? How to help your kids.
USA TODAY is reporting that as kids are heading back to school, that many parents are scrambling for ideas for quick breakfasts and easy bagged lunches. USA TODAY asked two registered dietitians to give parents ideas for healthful meals to … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Health Headlines, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged child nutrition, healthy breakfast, healthy lunch, school lunch
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Is Spanking Associated with Child Abuse?
MedPage is reporting that a study saying that parents who use more than bare hands in spanking their children are far more likely to beat, kick, or burn them as well. So, is spanking ever appropriate? My Take?
Posted in Children's Health, Health Headlines, Mental Health, Parenting
Tagged child abuse, spanking
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Study Backs Up Dr. Walt’s Recommendations for Overweight Kids
Reuters Health is reporting a new study suggesting that children who regularly exercise and limit their time in front of the TV and computer are much less likely to be overweight or obese. My Take?
Posted in Children's Health, Health Headlines, Parenting
Tagged childhood exercise, childhood obesity, childhood overweight, SuperSized Kids, TV, TV and children, TV and health, TV and teens
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Podcast – WOLC2
[display_podcast] Joy 102.5 WOLC Serving Maryland, Delaware, & Virginia with Christ-honoring music & programming Listen live @ www.wolc.org
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California Supreme Court Tramples Doctors’ Religious Beliefs
USA Today is reporting that California’s high court on Monday barred doctors from withholding ethically questionable medical procedures to gays and lesbians based on religious beliefs, ruling that state law prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination extends to the medical profession. The … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, General Health, Health Headlines, Medical Economics, Woman's Health
Tagged California Supreme Court, Christian Medical Association, CMDA, David Stevens, Family Research Council, Gary Bauer, Tony Perkins
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McCain “Trounces Obama” At Saddleback
Gary Bauer, who was on the front row last Saturday at Pastor Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church in California when Obama and McCain were interviewed, concluded, “Senator John McCain outclassed and soundly defeated Senator Barack Obama.” My Take?
Posted in Bioethics, Health Headlines
Tagged abortion, Antonin Scalia, Billy Graham, Clarence Thomas, Gary Bauer, partial birth abortion, Rick Warren, Saddleback Church, Tony Perkins
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Many believe God’s intervention can revive the dying
The Associated Press is reporting that when it comes to saving lives, God trumps doctors for many Americans. An eye-opening survey reveals widespread belief that divine intervention can revive dying patients. And, researchers said, doctors “need to be prepared to … Continue reading
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Tagged divine intervention, God's intervention, miracle, miracles
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Podcast – WOLC
[display_podcast] Joy 102.5 WOLC Serving Maryland, Delaware, & Virginia with Christ-honoring music & programming Listen live @ www.wolc.org
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Man Turns Blue Taking Alternative Medicine (Subject for Dr. Walt’s Next Book)
ABC News is reporting about a man, Paul Karason of Oregon, whose skin is now a bright shade of blue – the result of a rare medical syndrome known as argyria, or silver poisoning. He began using silver as a … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Health Headlines
Tagged Alternative Medicine, argyria, colloidal silver, Secret of the Blue Monk, silver
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Democratic Platform is More Pro-Abortion than Ever
LifeSiteNews.com is reporting an article by pro-abortion leader Francis Kissling in which she acknowledging that the new Democratic party platform favors the cause of abortion and sex education, even more so than in previous years. Kissling notes that the new platform … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, Catholics for a Free Choice, Democratic party platform, Francis Kissling, Senator Obama, sex education
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New England Journal of Medicine: ‘Brain Death’ is not Death – Organ Donors are Alive
In a horrifying report, LifeSiteNews.com is commenting on an article that is sure to rock the world of organ donation. The highly respected New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) has published an article which backs up the objections of various … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Children's Health, Health Headlines, Medical Economics
Tagged brain death, NEJM, New England Journal of Medicine, organ donation
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Researcher on Abortion-Depression Link Says APA Report Ignores Best Studies
LifeNews.com is reporting a New Zealand researcher, who is one of the world’s leading experts on the kind of mental health problems women face after an abortion, who is saying that the new report from the American Psychological Association denying … Continue reading
Gardasil (HPV Vaccine) is a complicated decision for clinicians and parents.
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that although “most medical organizations strongly advocate using” Gardasil, “the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine that may prevent cervical cancer,” a number of clinicians and parents “are asking whether the vaccine’s benefits really outweigh … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Children's Health, Health Headlines, Medical Economics, Parenting
Tagged Gardasil, HPV, HPV vaccine
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Moisturizers Up Skin Cancer in Mice. So what?
WebMD Health News is reporting that four commonly used moisturizers promoted skin cancers in mouse studies. The moisturizers tested in the study were Dermabase, Dermovan (a wholesale-only product discontinued in 2006), Eucerin Original Moisturizing Cream, and Vanicream. My Take?
Posted in Cancer, General Health, Health Headlines
Tagged skin cancer, skin moisturizers
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HHS Secretary, Christian Doctors Speak Out on Conscience Rights
For years the Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) has been advocating in Washington, DC for the conscience rights of its members and all healthcare professionals, encouraging legal protections and education and reform in the medical profession. The issue took … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, General Health, Health Headlines, Woman's Health
Tagged Christian Medical and Dental Association, Christian Medical Association, CMDA, conscience rights, HHS, Mike Leavitt, right of conscience
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