Articles by Dr Simpson

Distracted Doctoring: If You Think Texting & Driving is Bad…

Do you want your surgeon to have their cell phone on in the operating room? You don’t. If you think distracted driving is dangerous – imagine a distracted surgeon. Don’t text and operate.

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Kale is Still Good – Junk Science Takes the Internet

Kale was reported to be a source of thallium toxicity. But it isn’t. Kale is just fine. But the report shows how junk science and alternative medical practitioners can have a dangerous impact on what you think and eat — again.

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Mosquitos: Repellents That Work

Growing up in Alaska I have spent my life avoiding bug bites. So for twenty years I have kept records about what works for me, not only in Alaska but other parts of the world.

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GMO and the Feeding a Hungry World

While Genetic Engineering doesn’t have all the answer, it is also not responsible for many of the problems facing big agriculture. We have to feed a hungry planet. Here are five issues facing the world, and GMO

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Anesthesia pay $500,000 for Defamation of Patient

The anesthesiologist lost a malpractice case because she didn’t develop a relationship with the patient – and represents a major problem in medicine today.

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Six Million People Keep Their Insurance

Keeping Obama-Care is the first step – but far from the only step. Some market-types are correct, here are some solutions for better healthcare for all.

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Amateur Food Activists- Responsible for Trans Fats in Fast Food

The non scientific nature of food activists has led to some major issues in the United States. Following food popularity instead of science, is a dangerous – but increasingly common problem.

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Kidney Stone Risk Increases In the Summer

Kidney stone season is here – higher risk in the summer. Here are five things you can do to decrease your risk of kidney stones.

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Placenta with Capers and Onions

Eating placenta has no benefit- nor is there a reason to think it is a culinary delight. Although with ginger, salt, onions, and garlic…..

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