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June 19, 2009

12 Ways to Live Longer

When I wrote my book, 10 Essentials of Highly Healthy People, I included information on how people can make decisions that will affect the quantity and […]

June 19, 2009

Have Expired Medications? Don’t flush them away!

It’s not at all uncommon for people to flush unwanted or expired medications down the sink or toilet. However, more and more health groups say this […]

June 17, 2009

AMA adopts new policy on anti-aging and bioidentical hormones

The American Medical Association (AMA) says there’s no scientific proof to back up the claims of anti-aging or so-called ‘bioidentical’ hormones. And, quite frankly, I have […]

June 17, 2009

Could ADHD medications cause sudden death in children?

A new study, published online in the American Journal of Psychiatry, concluded that indicated that “the stimulants may be associated with sudden death.” If your child […]

June 15, 2009

Choosing Baby’s Changing Table

A changing table can be invaluable in helping parents with frequent diaper changes. But it should be properly constructed to safely support baby’s weight. More Information:

June 15, 2009

New Moms, Protect Your Back. Be careful when bending or lifting.

New moms have enough on their minds without worrying about throwing out their back. So, what can you do to prevent a back injury? More Information:

June 12, 2009

Vitamin supplement dramatically lessens risk of miscarriage and birth defects

Taking a multivitamin before and during early pregnancy has just been shown to be associated with a dramatic 57% reduction in the risk for miscarriage. If […]

June 12, 2009

Lying to your doctor may endanger your health and life

Have you ever told a fib to your physician? Perhaps a little white lie? Have you been less than honest about your social habits? Or, you […]

February 4, 2011

FDA targets manufacturers of tainted supplements

Long time readers of this blog, and those who’ve read my book, Alternative Medicine: The claims, the options, the evidence, how to choose wisely, are aware of […]

February 4, 2011

U.S. spending millions to see if herbs truly work

People have been using herbal supplements for centuries to cure all manner of ills and improve their health. But for all the folk wisdom promoting the […]

February 7, 2011

Obama Pushes to Rescind Conscience Rights For Pro-Life Doctors

A national organization of Christian doctors is strongly concerned about the Obama administration’s effort to rescind conscience protections the Bush administration put in place for medical […]

February 7, 2011

Do Breast-Fed Baby Boys Grow Into Better Students?

Children nursed at least six months outscored peers at age 10, a new study has found. Adding to reports that breast-feeding boosts brain health, this new study […]

February 7, 2011

Does lunch in front of a computer make us eat more?

Many of us eat lunch parked in front of a computer, but that habit might be boosting our appetite for dessert, a small study suggests.

February 9, 2011

Investigator Planned to Make Vast Profit From Autism/MMR Vaccine Scare

Andrew Wakefield, the lead author on the 1998 study that reported a link between the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and a new condition of regressive autism and […]