This Week’s Health Headlines

Think it’s swine flu? Don’t go for the rapid test Antidepressants during pregnancy linked to heart defects in baby Study: No evidence to support routine PSA testing for prostate cancer Fear of back pain may increase your risk for back pain Poor math skills may worsen diabetes control Low vitamin D may be deadly for [...]

This Week’s Health Headlines

First H1N1 vaccine in US will be a nasal spray: CDC Deadly mosquito-borne illness heading to US Unhealthy habits could cost men 10 years of life Steroid injection may help restore vision when eye veins are blocked Daily dose of aspirin may cut colon cancer risk Scientists discover cure for color blindness

This Week’s Health Headlines

Eating meat in middle age may help preserve later abilities Even a little smoking increases breast cancer risk Docs stressed out when patient unable to communicate wishes Sleep specialist says sharing a bed is ‘bad for your health’ New test can determine if you really need antibiotics Health reform will prompt need for many more [...]

House Calls Episode Two

“House Calls” airs Sunday night at 10pm on AM 560 WIND and streams live at 560wind.com. In addition to the latest health headlines, I will address the topic of H1N1 flu. My guest is Donald Thompson, MD, Senior Medical and Public Health Program Director in the Center for Infrastructure Protection at the George Mason University [...]

Chicago Tribune article on "End-of-Life Conversations"

Today’s article by Barbara Brotman in the Chicago Tribune gives an excellent representation of what advance care planning conversations might look like at the end-of-life. Of course, advance care planning can occur at any stage of illness, and does not always have to address things like Do-Not-Resuscitate orders or refusing other invasive measures. It could simply cover what you value when it comes to your health care, and who you want for your Power of Attorney.

This Week’s Health Headlines

People with skinny thighs die sooner, study finds Scientists discover why broccoli is good for your heart Late night snacking is worse than you think Reduction in residents’ work hours linked to more patient complications Researchers discover three new genes linked to Alzheimer’s Antioxidants best when obtained from food, not pills

House Calls Episode One

House Calls Radio debuts this Sunday evening Sept 6th at 10pm on AM 560 WIND. In addition to the latest health headlines, we will discuss the topic of advance care planning. My guest is Dr. Martha Twaddle, director of the Midwest Hospice and Palliative Care Center. Show #1 Action Steps 1) Choose the person you [...]