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 [...]
This week’s health headlines
August 23, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Even a little exercise can extend life span Study: end-of-life discussions improve mood in cancer patients US sets new record for life expectancy, but still lags behind many countries Study shows lost people really do walk in circles The doctor will IM you now: online counseling helps depressed patients CDC to college students: Curb swine [...]
This Week’s Health Headlines
August 10, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Popular sports creams do little to help the pain Flu drugs not useful in children according to British study Slippery bathrooms cause many injuries in kids TV viewing linked to high blood pressure in children More depressed Americans opting for drugs over counseling You may think better on sunny days
This Week’s Health Headlines
August 2, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Tanning beds proven to cause cancer Blue dye used in M&M’s may treat spinal cord injuries Morning sickness tied to higher child IQ Good relationship with caregiver may slow Alzheimer’s disease Is “Organic” food healthier than conventional food? CDC publishes recommendations for who should receive swine flu vaccine
This Week’s Health Headlines
July 19, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
CDC downplays swine flu fears DASH diet combats mental decline Bottle-feeding moms may be overfeeding their kids Boys with unusual names end up in jail more often
This Week’s Health Headlines
June 14, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
WHO declares first pandemic in 41 years
Children under 4 are safest in rear-facing car seat
Colon cancer rates increasing worldwide; blame obesity
Low thyroid linked to longer life- just like the elephant?
Health Headlines
May 24, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
One-third of Americans do not use sunscreen Vitamin D may help preserve mental agility Cholesterol drug lowers amputation risk in diabetics Large study confirms that physical fitness leads to longer life US sets aside $1 billion for H1N1 flu vaccine CDC to swimmers: Don’t pee in the pool!
Health Headlines
May 19, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
WHO eyes flu transmission rates, new vaccine Judge rules teen must undergo chemotherapy Acupuncture may ease chronic back pain New tool can help predict Alzheimer’s risk Study: Ginger capsules ease nausea
