Hospitals are like freeways. They are dangerous places but very useful when you need them. Both places are not safe to hang out unless you need to be there. Sometimes the risk just can’t be avoided. What can you do to reduce your chance of a bad outcome while hospitalized? Listen now!
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Don’t get me wrong, I am in favor of universal healthcare. But right now it is a sinking ship and all we are doing is rearranging the furniture. Listen today for why I believe doctors need to take the lead here.
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Mothers certainly have the potential to greatly influence their kids’ eating patterns. But today, we look at a study that can be interpreted many different ways. I am not sure why the authors chose to slam mom on this one…
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Heartburn can be a sign of serious medical issues, like heart attack, torn aorta or bleeding ulcer. But assuming those diagnosis have been ruled out, can we really call heartburn a disease? Or is it just the result of bad behavior? Listen now for my opinion (as a fellow sufferer).
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Is Acetaminophen or Tylenol safe for kids, especially when you have to use it repeated for days during a cold that may last more than a week. Listen now for the latest research and my opinion on the study.
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Women certainly see the doctor more often than men. But men die sooner. Why are some researchers saying that men are the weaker sex? Listen now!
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San Fransisco City Counsel makes a move that can only happy in California. I love the sentiment behind not allowing marketing to our kids. But I’m torn over perpetuating the “Nanny State” we already live in. The decision has since been vetoed, but makes for interesting consideration.
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The diabetes drug Metformin or Glucophage has been shown to reduce cancer rates by as much as 30%. Great news considering how cheap this drug is. But let’s not put everyone on it quite yet. Listen now.
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Checklists can save lives without adding cost! Pilots and other professionals who manage complex systems know this. If hospitals use safety checks more, lives would be saved.
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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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