General Science
September 20, 2019
“Vaping” Is Unknowingly Unsafe
Recent deaths from lung failure related to using vaporized nicotine or marijuana are of great concern. Do not use "vaping" products.
October 27, 2018
79,000 Influenza Deaths in 2017. Opioids Close Behind
Influenza killed almost 80,000 people in the US last year, more than opioid overdoses, more than breast cancer, more than car accidents. The flu vaccine works and is benign. Get your flu shot with us before Thanksgiving!
June 4, 2018
AIMOVIG for Severe Migraines
AIMOVIG is a new monoclonal antibody preventive treatment for chronic and severe episodic migraine that appears to be effective and safe. This is the first new news in a long time in this field.
April 29, 2018
Sweets Are for Treats and Other Nutrition Tips
Many recent articles on nutrition and dieting in various publications echoed what I have advised for several decades. I recap 10 of the major takeaways.
April 29, 2018
In Our 50’s We Become Our Parents
Various conditions that are heavily genetically driven, including high cholesterol, blood pressure, and adult diabetes, typically show up in force after age 50. By 55 we often realize we have biologically become our parents, the bad and the good.
January 14, 2018
Who Knew? Cleaning Stainless Coffee Carafes
Frustrated by the apparently simple problem of cleaning the oily residue – that adversely affects coffee flavor – from a stainless steel coffee carafe, I was determined to find an answer. As it turns out, the answer is really simple!
December 28, 2014
Eat or Be Eaten, Dominance, Sex: Animal Life
Watching large animals in the wild led me to reflect on the human condition
April 29, 2013
The Sea (Salt) Around Us
How much salt should I eat? Why does salt matter? What foods contain the most salt? Can I do anything to reduce my salt intake while still having tasty food?
March 17, 2013
The Forces of Darkness Are Still Strong: Fluoride
An Op-Ed Commentary in the Lincoln Journal on March 7 reminded me that the forces of darkness and ignorance are alive and strong even in our communities. The writer proposed to remove fluoridation from our water despite almost seven decades of clearly beneficial results. I had to respond.
June 26, 2011
A Technology Minute
Technology: you can't live without it, but it can drive you crazy and sop up your time. What do you make of a "technology minute?"
November 9, 2008
Clear Liquid Diet
What to do when your GI tract is in trouble.