Mexican Beef Warning: Testing Positive for Drugs
Is Mexican beef safe to eat? The NFL is warning its players about beef from Mexico and food from China.
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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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