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December 9, 2011

Whole grain consumption reduces colorectal cancer risk

MedPage Today reports, “Individuals eating three daily servings of whole grains had a significantly, though modestly, lower risk of colorectal cancer, according to pooled data from nearly […]

December 8, 2011

Chicken pox vaccine dramatically reduces death rates

The Wall Street Journal reports in “Aches & Claims” that the Varivax chicken pox vaccine has reduced mortality by 88%, according to a study published in Pediatrics.

December 8, 2011

Doctors warn against mailing chickenpox items

This was a new one to me. The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports, “Some parents, hoping to avoid giving their kids the chickenpox vaccine, were […]

December 8, 2011

Melanoma detection device receives FDA pre-market approval

The AP reports, “Dermatologists will soon get some high-tech help deciding which suspicious-looking moles should be removed and checked for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.”

December 7, 2011

Study finds correlation between happiness and longer life

The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports that according to a study by epidemiologists at University College, London, “happiness is good for your health.” The results […]

December 6, 2011

Alcohol and breast cancer … what am I telling my patients?

In a blog earlier today, “Even low levels of alcohol increase breast cancer risk,” I told you, “Less than a drink a day even a glass […]

December 6, 2011

Even low levels of alcohol increase breast cancer risk

A study linking alcohol consumption to breast cancer risk garnered a significant amount of coverage, with all three national news broadcasts covering the story recently. The story […]

March 26, 2021

Easter Week 4: Easter Prophecies Fulfilled – 2

False witnesses rise up against me, spouting malicious accusations. … Then some stood up and gave false testimony against him.

March 26, 2021

Easter Week 3: Friday Before Palm Sunday

Now the Passover of the Jews was near, and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the Passover to purify themselves. So they […]

March 26, 2021

Rejoice in the Lord

Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise … A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. … I know that there […]

March 25, 2021

We should no longer be slaves to sin

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to […]

March 25, 2021

Easter Week 2: THE Lord’s Prayer – 2

“I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure […]

March 25, 2021

Easter Week 1: THE Lord’s Prayer – 1

“Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give […]