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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Kids Not So Stuck on Sugary Breakfast Cereals, Study Finds
It turns out that when kids are given a choice of cereals, and there is fruit on hand, most will be happy with low-sugar fare. In other words, getting your kids to happily eat nutritious, low-sugar breakfast cereals may be … Continue reading
Posted in Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged cereal, cereals, child nutrition, sugar, SuperSized Kids
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Obama Admin Working to Rescind Conscience Rights on Abortion
The Obama administration is still working to overturn conscience rights for medical professionals on abortion that were put in place at the tail end of the Bush administration. Here are the chilling details in a report from LifeNews: In 2008, … Continue reading
Surgeon general issues new tobacco warnings
Congrats to the new Surgeon General, for taking an even stronger stand on tobacco in her recent report, “How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease.: The Los Angeles Times and Orlando Sentinel write that the report has found that “ANY exposure” to … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer
Tagged cancer prevention, preventing cancer, smoking, tobacco, tobacco abuse, tobacco products
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As Healthcare Reform Takes Hold, 74% of Physicians Will Retire or Seek Other Alternatives
Healthcare reform, should it survive legal challenge, repeal, and/or non-funding, will usher in a new era of medicine in which physicians will, according to a report in Modern Medicine, “largely cease to operate as full-time, independent, private practitioners accepting third party … Continue reading
Posted in Medical Economics
Tagged nationalized health insurance, nationalized healthcare, Obamacare, socialized healthcare
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My Take on the new Vitamin D and Calcium Recommendations
You’re likely hearing a fair bit of controversy over the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM’s) new recommendations (RDA) for vitamin D and calcium. I first reported on this in my blog, “Institute of Medicine says megadoses of vitamin D, calcium unnecessary.” … Continue reading
Institute of Medicine says megadoses of vitamin D, calcium unnecessary
In a front-page article, the New York Times says, “The very high levels of vitamin D and calcium that are often recommended by doctors and testing laboratories – and can be achieved only by taking supplements – are unnecessary and … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged calcium, preventing cancer, preventing osteoporosis, vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D supplements, vitamin D toxicity
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Patient treated his bowel disease with parasitic worm eggs
In the “I-can’t-believe-it’s-true” category, the Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reported, “For several decades, researchers have argued that the growing incidence of autoimmune disease in the developed world is the result of improved sanitation, which limits our exposure to infectious … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine
Tagged IBD, inflammatory bowel disease
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MRI scans of the brain may help scientists better understand autism
Bloomberg News reports that a MRI-based “method may help speed up detection and add to knowledge of” autism’s “biological base,” according to a paper in Autism Research. “‘We, for the first time, are able to begin to really see what … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Mental Health, Parenting
Tagged autism
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New Guidelines for Diagnosing and Treating Food Allergies
This rather long post will be of primary interest to those treating and suffering with food allergies. Primarily, the new guidelines aim to standardize diagnosis and treatment of food allergy On the front of its Personal Journal section, the Wall … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged food allergy, food challenge, food elimination diets, food sensitivity
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Friends May Be Key to Churchgoers’ Happiness
Regular churchgoers may lead more satisfying lives than stay-at-home folks because they create a network of close friends who provide important support, a new study suggests. Conducted at the University of Wisconsin, the researchers found that 28 percent of people who … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged church, churchgoers, positive spirituality, social health, social networks, socialization, Spiritual Health
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Aspirin more effective at preventing cancer deaths than previously thought
In the advertisements for aspirin you see every day on TV and in magazines, they have for years called it a wonder drug. Now, more and more of us doctors are finding that is truly the case. In past blogs … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer
Tagged aspirin, baby aspirin, Cancer, cancer prevention, colon cancer prevention, low-dose aspirin
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More Transparency at Abortion Clinics May Stop Butchers Like This
A Philadelphia-area abortionist is facing eight murder charges today stemming from an investigation that began after the 2009 death of a 41 year-old woman. When authorities initiated their inspection of this “clinic,” they discovered a “house of horrors.” According to … Continue reading
ObamaCare Repealed in the House
The House of Representatives resumed debate this morning on H.R. 2, legislation to repeal ObamaCare. A final vote came this evening, and it, as expected, passed easily with the new GOP majority in control. Also, in the “breaking news” category … Continue reading
Ella Abortion Drug Falsely Called a “Contraceptive Pill”
The ella® abortion drug has been billed by its distributor, the FDA, and abortion advocates as an improved “emergency contraceptive pill.” It is available across the United States via prescription. Upon its release, Watson Pharmaceuticals, based in New Jersey, announced that … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Children's Health, Marriage and Family Health, Woman's Health
Tagged abortifa, abortifacient, abortifacient contraceptives, abortifacient effect, American Association of Pro Life Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Americans United for Life, Concerned Women for America, ella, emergency birth control, FDA, morning after pill, Students for Life of America
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Lower-Priced Resveratrol Supplements Pass Quality Tests While Some Higher-Priced Brands Flunk
Nature’s Code ResveratrexConsumerLab.com has reported that tests of supplements containing resveratrol — a compound promoted as “life-extending” — revealed that two products provided only 43.4% and 86.7%, respectively, of their listed amounts of resveratrol. These two products were among the … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Medical Economics, Nutritional Health
Tagged alternative therapy, alternative treatments, complimentary and alternative medicine, consumerlab, resveratrol
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Tai Chi May Provide Arthritis Relief, But At What Spiritual Cost?
Arthritis patients may gain physical and emotional relief from the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi, finds a new study, the largest of its kind. This study just confirms the finds of previous smaller studies, but raises the question: “Just … Continue reading
Could your breastfed or premature infant be iron deficient?
Iron deficiency in babies and toddlers is getting increased attention. Studies have shown that up to 15 percent of babies and toddlers don’t get enough iron. This can lead to long-term developmental problems, even in babies who aren’t deficient enough … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Nutritional Health, Parenting
Tagged anemia, iron deficiency, iron supplementation, iron-deficiency anemia
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New Practice Guideline Takes Aim at Pain of Childhood Immunizations
Pain surrounding childhood immunizations can have long-term consequences, including preprocedural anxiety and needle fears in both the child and parent. Worse yet, these consequences can lead to avoiding immunizations altogether. As a result, Dr. Anna Taddio, of the Hospital for … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Parenting
Tagged vaccination, vaccination pain, vaccinations
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Untreated teens with ADHD at risk behind the wheel
Teenaged boys are more likely than any other drivers to have car accidents, and a diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increases their risk even further, a new study finds. Looking at more than 3,000 teenaged boys who had been in … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Mental Health, Parenting
Tagged ADD, ADHD, Why ADHD Doesn't Mean Disaster
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“Does the Birth Control Pill Cause Abortions?” A Letter From A Reader.
I received this email asking a question I frequently receive from young Christian couples trying to decide about which birth control to consider. My answers to him are IN CAPS:
Posted in Bioethics, Marriage and Family Health, Woman's Health
Tagged abortifacient, abortifacient contraceptives, abortifacient effect, BCP, birth control, birth control pill
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More Evidence That the BCP Causes Unrecognized Abortions
Does the Birth Control Pill Cause Abortions?I’ve published two academic articles on the likely association between the birth control pill (BCP) and unrecognized abortions (the so-called “post-fertilization effect” of the pill):
Posted in Bioethics, Marriage and Family Health, Woman's Health
Tagged abortifacient, abortifacient contraceptives, abortifacient effect, BCP, birth control, birth control pill
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Fetal Pain Should Prompt Abortion Backers to Reconsider Their Position
In the past, I’ve blogged on the topic of fetal pain during abortion (Family Research Council Responds to British Fetal Pain Study, Says It’s Flawed). Although the science of whether and when the unborn child can feel pain remains uncertain, … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Children's Health, Marriage and Family Health
Tagged abortion, abortion effect, abortion side effects, beneficence, fetal pain
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“Mammography Saves Lives” Slogan Doesn’t Tell Full Story and May Mislead Many Women
The current “Mammography Saves Lives” campaign in the United States and previous campaigns promoting screening for breast cancer are not providing balanced information, because they underreport, or don’t mention at all, potential harms from the procedure, say critics. One expert … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Cancer, Medical Economics, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, breast cancer screening, mammogram, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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New Evidence-Based Mammography Ad Suggested
There’s a new ad being touted for mammogram screening for breast cancer that I think is fair, balanced, and accurate: You can read the debate about this ad in another post of mine, “‘Mammography Saves Lives’ Slogan Doesn’t Tell Full … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Medical Economics, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, breast cancer screening, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Probiotics have health benefits in some children
The AP reports, “For years, companies have been making claims that their probiotic pills, yogurts, milks and juices help digestive health and the immune system. Some experts are still not so sure, however. In recent blogs about probiotics and kids, I’ve told … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Children's Health, Nutritional Health, Parenting
Tagged consumerlab, diarrhea, probiotics
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Research suggests grateful people are healthier
In my book 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People: Becoming and staying highly healthy I discuss the cutting-edge research demonstrating that people who are more grateful are more highly healthy. Furthermore, those who work on increasing their attitude of gratitude also … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Mental Health
Tagged 10 Essentials of Happy Healthy People, gratitude, gratitude journal
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The Gratitude Antidote
There are many ways to develop a positive attitude, but one easy way to begin is with the habit of giving thanks. Here’s an excerpt on what I call “the gratitude antidote” from my book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Mental Health
Tagged 10 Essentials of Happy Healthy People, gratitude, gratitude journal
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Study says smoking marijuana may have long-lasting effects on brain development
USA Today reported, “Teenagers respond differently to drugs than adults, and early use may lead to long-lasting effects on brain development, according to new research.” Staci Gruber, of Harvard Medical School, presented the study “at the Society for Neuroscience meeting, … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Children's Health, Mental Health, Parenting
Tagged drug abuse, marijuana, teen drug abuse, teen drug use, THC
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“Vaccines cause autism” theory now suspected to be fraud
In a recent blogs I’ve told you, “Autism and Childhood Vaccinations: The Myth is Finally Debunked” and “U.K. bans doctor who linked autism to MMR vaccine.” But, even I was shocked when, while watching ABC World News last night, I … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Children's Health, Medical Economics, Parenting
Tagged autism, MMR vaccine, vaccine effectiveness, vaccine myth, vaccine myths, vaccine safety
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Probiotics may ease kids’ belly aches (especially IBS)
In a past blog about probiotics, I told you, “Friendly Bacteria (Probiotics) Help Calm Colicky Babies and May Help Constipated Babies.” Now, an Italian study is suggesting that a daily dose of “friendly bacteria” (probiotics) could provide relief for kids suffering … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Parenting
Tagged chronic abdominal pain, consumerlab, IBS, irritable bowel syndrome, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, probiotics
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