Health News

Hillary’s Pneumonia – And Other Health Issues

Conspiracy theories about about Hillary Clinton and her pneumonia. We do need to know the health of our potential presidents – but this doctor is satisfied she would be fit to serve. History of presidents who died in office.

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Alcohol, Exercise, and Cancer

Decrease the risk of cancer by walking – especially if you drink. Moderate drinking increases the risk of cancer. Walking 20 minutes a day decreases it.

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Obesity Rates Decline In Four States – Sort Of

The news that obesity rates declined for the first time is more of a statistical fluke than real cause to celebrate. There is nothing new that has decreased rates

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How Do You Choose A Hospital?

How do you choose a hospital? Sometimes having a choice is not a good thing. This is where the marketplace makes little sense.

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Athletes and Bad Medicine

Cupping is just the latest quackery in amateur and professional athletics. Don’t believe everything you see at the Olympics.

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Cupping: The Secret of Olympians

Cupping is the rage at the Olympics, as seen on Michael Phelps. The secret is where they place the cups.

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Zika killing Mosquitos Approved by FDA

The FDA approved genetically modified mosquitos to be used in a field trial in FL. What were the results?

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Libertarian Party and Healthcare

The Libertarian Party Healthcare plan is nothing short of removing all government intervention from healthcare. Proving again that libertarian is another word for someone who doesn’t want to pay for anything.

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Dangerous Drugs: Heartburn Drugs

Proton pump inhibitors are one of the most commonly prescribed drugs but have severe side effects. They have been associated with dementia, fractures, chronic renal failure…

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