Did Percocet Kill Prince?
Speculation that Prince may have died from Percocet again raises awareness that we have a major epidemic of narcotic deaths in the United States. More people die from narcotics than die in car accidents.
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Diabetes Rising, Insulin Prices Increasing
Diabetes is increasing. Insulin costs have tripled. Obesity as a source of diabetes is increasing. Yet, weight loss surgery is decreasing. 422M have diabetes.
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2.7% Live a Healthy Lifestyle? What Can You Do?
Only 1% of Americans who qualify for weight loss surgery get it. Body fat percentage is one of the most important factors for health.
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Difficult Patients
Do “disruptive” patients get worse care? A new study from the British Medical Journal Tends to show this. It points to the need for better relationship between patients and physicians.
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Narcotics: Too Often Prescribed for Chronic Pain
The CDC recommendations for narcotic (opioid) use are out. We have a public health crisis with increasing prescriptions for opioid medications without good evidence they help chronic pain. Vicodin, Percocet, and Oxycontin are as addictive as heroin.
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Zika – the New STD
As Zika makes its way to the United States, transmission both as an STD and mosquitos will make it a challenge. Finding a vaccine becomes a high priority.
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Why I Get My Healthcare in Alaska Not Boston
Would you choose to have your healthcare at Mass General (top hospital) or in Alaska? Here is why I chose Alaska – and always will.
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Did Chiropractors Kill Model Katie May?
It appears chiropractic killed another person for a treatment that is unproven except in its harm. We know that chiropractic manipulation is dangerous.
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Football: Unsafe At Any Speed
There were more deaths from high school football in 2015 than airbag deaths. It is time to change the sport, not only at the high school level but at the NFL level.
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