Category Archives: Supplements

Buyer Beware: Are Supplements Supplemental?

Think about the word… supplement. Salt supplements popcorn. It doesn’t mean that it’s good for you. Yet that simple word has come to be synonymous with good health. We’ve had offers to sell supplements here, but refuse to RIP-OFF our listener. Listen in to find out the truth.

Hidden Dangers of Energy Drinks

Energy drinks are the latest beverage fad. After all, who doesn’t need more energy? But buyer beware, common sense may not protect you due to the way these drinks are packaged and marketed.

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Energy Drinks – Johns Hopkins Researchers Issue Warning

After a summer hiatus, we are back! Johns Hopkins researchers, who have spent decades researching the effects of caffeine, report that the onslaught of caffeinated energy drinks available in stores should carry prominent warning labels noting the dose of caffeine and the potential health risks. Can an energy drink land you in the ER? Yes it can and Dr Jim explains now…

If you know a child or adolescent who has suffered ill affects from caffeine, click HERE to alert Johns Hopkins researchers.

Caffeine Increases Miscarriage Risk – says one study

Dr Jim takes aim at a recent study connecting caffeine intake to miscarriages. Is this true? Dr Jim reveals the true cause of most miscarriages and explains the strengths and weaknesses of this type of investigation.

Dr Jim also answers listener questions regarding bone healing, back pain, and a new acne treatment.  Listen now or download to listen on the road…

Dr Jim Answers Your Questions

This week Dr Jim discusses news articles and answers listeners’ questions. If you have a health related question, call now at 1877-Dr-Keany. In the news this week Dr Jim discusses the recent study showing Zetia had no positive impact on atherosclerotic plaque build up. Also he discusses the study on increase ER waiting times and sheds some light on the cause. Next he tells all about the new drug Libigel, touted as ‘Viagra for women.’

Dr Jim answers listener phone calls on the topics of lung cancer screening for a former smoker, advice on what to do with a ruptured silicone implant, and the topic of live liver donors and liver transplant. Listen now…

Obesity, Nutrition, and Cancer Prevention

I decided on a monologue this week. With this sudden flurry of studies released dealing with cancer risk, we need to get to the bottom of it all. What is really helpful and harmful based on these latest studies? The nightly news won’t tell you, because they don’t even read the study before reporting. Listen now to find out what it all really means…