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December 11, 2022

The truth about 6 holiday health myths

With the winter holidays gearing up, a duo of doctors is crying “Bah, humbug!” over some seasonal health myths. From poisonous poinsettias to heady heat loss, […]
December 11, 2022

THIS AFTERNOON I was on the Stephen Ambrose “History Happy Hour” talking about my new WWII book

My and Mike Yorkey’s epic book about my father’s WWII exploits (he was the youngest and one of the most decorated front-line officers in WWII) and […]
December 10, 2022

Saturday Book Report – TOMORROW catch me on the Stephen Ambrose History Happy Hour

My and Mike Yorkey’s epic book about my father’s WWII exploits (he was the youngest and one of the most decorated front-line officers in WWII) and […]
December 9, 2022

Many pregnant women don’t know that a whooping cough vaccine prevents the disease in their newborns

Reuters reported that the FDA recommends the use of a whooping cough vaccine during the third trimester of pregnancy.
December 8, 2022

Thursday Ask Dr. Walt – What works for weight-loss?

Dear Dr. Walt, in your last two video blog Q&As, you’ve said why you do not recommend weight-loss supplements. So, what do you recommend? — Advice […]
December 7, 2022

Can you be too old to improve your nutrition?

The Washington Post reported on a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine that showed “that people can gain sizable health benefits at ANY age.
December 6, 2022

Tuesday Patient Stories – Kissimmee Tales Chapter 10B – Our Town

For the next few months, I’m excerpting chapters from the first of two books about my early years in family medicine in Kissimmee, Florida – The […]
December 5, 2022

Is morning or afternoon exercise best?

Eat This, Not That reports, “Exercise can offer many benefits” at least “for people aged 50 and older.”
June 27, 2008

Half of Obese Kids Have Metabolic Syndrome

WebMD is reporting findings by University of Miami researchers showing that by age 12 to 14, half of obese children have metabolic syndrome, a group of […]
June 27, 2008

New Technologies May Ease Pain for Migraine Sufferers

Fox News is reporting on studies presented Friday at the American Headache Society’s annual meeting in Boston suggesting that new technologies may lead to promising treatments […]
June 27, 2008

Podcast

[display_podcast] Dr Walt on “Central Florida’s Morning News with Jim Turner” Newstalk 580 WDBO   Orlando Listen Live every Wednesday morning at 8:45 at www.wdbo.com
June 30, 2008

U.S. program targets obesity in tween girls

Reuters Health is reporting a new program developed by the U.S. government that is tackling the obesity epidemic by helping “tween” girls and their parents make […]
June 30, 2008

Walking Barefoot Has Its Dangers

HealthDay News has a great reminder for parents about their children going barefoot. My Take?
June 30, 2008

Trans Fat Labeling Gets Tricky

HealthDay News has an informative review on Trans Fat labeling. The bottom line? Trans fat is always unhealthy, since no amount of the artery-clogging artificial fat […]
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