Parenting

October 16, 2023

Ask Dr. Walt 23 – The Ugly Truth about Dietary Supplements in America

Millions of people in the United States consume dietary supplements hoping to maintain or improve their health; however, almost no one knows of the significant concerns […]

October 13, 2023

Apple a Day 007 – Disturbing overlaps between Long COVID and Alzheimer’s disease

Hi, everyone. I’m family physician, Dr. Walt Larimore, with an Apple a Day. The findings from multiple studies were made public at an Alzheimer’s Association International Conference […]

October 11, 2023

Question: Is vitamin-enhanced water healthy?

One of the readers of Today’s Christian Living, a bi-monthly magazine for which I write a “Ask Dr. Walt” column, asked, “Is vitamin-enhanced water healthy?”

October 9, 2023

Ask Dr. Walt 22 – The Impact of Spiritual Health on General Health

More and more studies are revealing a remarkable connection between a person’s spiritual health and their physical, emotional, and relational health. Today we’ll be talking to […]

October 6, 2023

Apple a Day 006 – Heart disease from eating meat?

Hi, everyone. I’m family physician, Dr. Walt Larimore, with an Apple a Day. New research reveals that eating processed or red meats can increase your risk of […]

October 4, 2023

Question: Which cooking oils are good and which are bad?

One of the readers of Today’s Christian Living, a bi-monthly magazine for which I write a “Ask Dr. Walt” column, asked, Which cooking oils are good and […]

October 2, 2023

Monthly Family Update – October 2023

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter: Wonderful trips to Wyoming and Stockholm, Sweden More honors for my Father: LSU Museum exhibit, OCS Hall of […]

September 29, 2023

Apple a Day 005 – Alarming news on eating habits—our diets may be more deadly than smoking

Hi, everyone. I’m family physician, Dr. Walt Larimore, with an Apple a Day. A recent study published Lancet analyzed the diets of people in 195 countries. […]

May 2, 2009

More on the Risks of Not Vaccinating Your Children

A past blog, that has been very popular, was on the topic of the Risks of Not Vaccinating Your Children (Friday, 6 February 2009). In response to […]

May 4, 2009

Updated FAQ’s about the Swine Flu Virus – including a question about face masks

Like you, I can’t read the paper or turn on a television or radio without hearing about the H1NI influenza. As I’ve done radio interviews for […]

May 8, 2009

Bedtime routines improve kids’ sleep (as well as Mom’s mental health and the child’s school scores )

According to a just-released study, following a consistent bedtime routine improves infants’ and toddlers’ sleep patterns as well as their bedtime behaviors. Better yet, carrying out […]

May 11, 2009

The Truth About Infant Formula

Are you as confused about all the advertisements about infant formula as most of my patients? If so, here’s some evidence-based, trustworthy information that will help […]

May 13, 2009

Who is Right about Condoms? The Pope or the President?

It is being reported that in President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2010 Proposed Budget, the president recommends that Congress eliminate funding for abstinence education and instead pour […]

May 15, 2009

Christian Medical Association Statement on Homosexuality

The Christian Medical Association is the nation’s largest organization of faith-based doctors, and serves as a Christian voice on today’s most important bioethical issues. CMA responds to […]