Articles by Dr Simpson

Fireworks: Watch your Kids & Pets

It is hard to tell someone not to be stupid. They think they know better. Is it any wonder that 60% of all fireworks accidents happen to people under the age of 25? Recommendations for a safe holiday.

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Medical News Update

We can wipe out mosquitos at no cost to the environment and save the healthcare system. Every day malaria kills children – the mosquito borne illness.

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Medical News Update

Headlines from medical news stories around the world – updated almost daily. Dr. Simpson reviews medical news and sometimes adds humor.

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Cellphones and Cancer: Making Sense of the Madness

If you are a male rat, exposed to high doses of 3G cell phone radiation, you will get brain cancer. If you don’t get it you will live longer.

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Antibiotics – What Happens When we Run Out?

Superbugs, resistant to our last antibiotics have made it to the United States. Should you be worried? Yes. Are there things you can do? Yes.

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Weight Loss Surgery To Treat Diabetes

The most effective treatment of Type 2 Diabetes is weight loss surgery. Currently 26 million Americans have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

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Silent Heart Attacks: Just As Deadly

Silent heart attacks make up almost half of all heart attacks. The prognosis of them is just as deadly. Three symptoms of a silent heart attack as well as dietary advice to avoid refined carbohydrates.

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The Biggest Loser: Lessons Learned

Weight regain after participating in ‘The Biggest Loser’ TV show is common. But why? What about weight loss surgery? What’s the difference?

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Medical Errors: Do We Really Kill That Many People?

Are medical errors really the third leading cause of death in the United States?

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