Columns / POV: Science

Examine smokescreen around marijuana

Let’s pretend your teenage daughter had a pregnancy test kit in her room. She says she got it for a friend. You decide to smoke your first marijuana cigarette.

Medical marijuana, dope laws are continuing potboilers

I was treating the gentleman’s prostate. I included his pelvic nodes in my radiation field. That carried almost no risk of nausea, but he heard I had access to marijuana and figured it was worth a try.

Jolie's pre-emptive mastectomies a courageous call

“You have cancer” may be the most feared thing a doctor can tell a patient.

Scientists sort obesity facts from sales pitches

Twenty international scientists undertook an interesting task. They reviewed the available literature on things that are generally believed about obesity. They attempted to determine what is true and what is not.

Crossed hunger signals to brain a factor in overeating

I’ve just read Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” again. The story formed the basis for the movie “Apocalypse Now.” Disturbing questions are raised about the essence of madness and human nature.

Crossed hunger signals factor in overeating

I’ve just read Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” again. The story formed the basis for the movie “Apocalypse Now.” Disturbing questions are raised about the essence of madness and human nature.

Losing weight: What works, what doesn't

It’s becoming clear why Weight Watchers dominates the marketplace. I’ve been on the program for three weeks and I’m within one pound of reaching my first goal.

Is loss of weight a gain for health? A resounding maybe

Trailer parks cause tornados or, maybe, they just attract them. I’ve heard that discussion. I humbly suggest that there is a connection between violent weather and fragile homes.

Same simple ingredients, much different results

Go back with me to high school chemistry, the easy part.

‘Pure,’ ‘processed’ can be same

What’s pure and white, besides brides, lilies and the driven snow?