The new antibiotic recently discovered may provide a powerful weapon in our arsenal against bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics. But we need to be careful, because the “friendly fire” of this antibiotic may harm us.
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In a slap to those who believe grains are evil, a new study shows that people who consume whole grains live longer and have less heart disease and diabetes. But is there a magic in whole grains versus white rice – probably not.
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Weight loss is the most common New Year’s Resolution. Here is a simple action plan to get you on your way to eating well and losing weight. With a few modifications to your daily lifestyle, you can achieve weight loss success.
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The Glycemic Index, and what glucose spikes do to our body isn’t exactly what was previously reported. Another bogus diet theory bites the dust, as does its multi-million dollar industry.
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The rise of obesity in the US correlates with the rise of chicken consumption in the US. You think that chicken is healthy for you? Maybe it isn’t.
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This is the time of year when people travel to the third world for sunshine and vacations. Getting sick starts with stomach rumblings, nausea, vomiting, then diarrhea. Here is some simple and practical tips to help you on your trip.
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A list of seven deadly flu myths that keep people from getting vaccinated and will make the flu season more miserable for you and your family and friends. Influenza is one of the ten most common causes of death in the US.
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That physicians were involved in the CIA’s “enhanced interrogation” means that we as physicians must seek those out, remove their license to practice medicine in all states. Physicians must police themselves – and these doctors need to be re-instructed in medical ethics before being allowed to practice again.
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The current flu vaccine is ineffective against the flu that has been showing up as a severe respiratory illness this year. It is still important to get vaccinated, and certain high risk groups should get anti-viral treatment within a day or two of when they develop symptoms. This current type of flu is severe, and has already been responsible for five deaths.
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