Last month, the FDA added all acetaminophen-containing products to its “watch list.” Indeed, Medical Examiners like me have known for several decades now that acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a leading [...]
Month: June 2013
Chest physicians stick their chests (and necks) out
Lung cancer is still the No. 1 cause of cancer in both men and women. And it’s very hard to treat. In fact, just 16 percent of men and women who get it, live more than five years past their [...]
Red, white & blue lights improve your health
I talk a lot about the importance of getting out into the sunlight. But it’s not just about upping your vitamin D. Sunlight has many other beneficial effects. In fact, new research shows that [...]
High-tech medicine in a natural world
Selenium made headlines years ago for its role in preventing cancer. Especially liver cancer in China, and prostate cancer closer to home. But the truth is, selenium has a more widespread role. [...]
Prohibitionists are at it again
Last month, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended all 50 states in the U.S. adopt stricter drunk driving limits. The NTSB wants the legal limit for blood-alcohol levels [...]