POV: Science-, Imported-Jolie's pre-emptive mastectomies a courageous call
“You have cancer” may be the most feared thing a doctor can tell a patient.
POV: Science-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.
POV: Science-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.
POV: Science-, Imported-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.
POV: Science-, Imported-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.
POV: Science-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.
POV: Science-Same simple ingredients, much different results
Go back with me to high school chemistry, the easy part.
POV: Science-‘Pure,’ ‘processed’ can be same
What’s pure and white, besides brides, lilies and the driven snow?
POV: Science-Will wine shield you from cancer? Simple answers elusive
‘A jug of wine, a loaf of bread — and thou.”
POV: Science-Cancer treatments run gamut from hocus-pocus or genuine help
I remember a patient who went to Tijuana for treatment.
POV: Science-'Better safe than sorry' goes to extremes with cancer
Nearly one-third of breast cancer diagnoses are wrong and the system has been faulty for decades.
POV: Science-Tour of colon -- even cancer -- finds causes for hope
A month ago, I asked you to pretend to do colonoscopy.
POV: Science-Limits on mortality can help save lives, too
A discussion about the vicissitudes of aging led a friend of mine to say, “There are three stages of life — youth, middle age and, “You’re looking good.”
POV: Science-Understanding colon cancer: a tour of your innards
At 2 a.m., the floor trembled and the walls rattled. It happened every night at the Kahler.
POV: Science-Government in health care? That barn door's been open awhile
Are Medicare, Medicaid and VA care socialized?
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