For many people I know, pizza is a reasonable option for a quick, easy meal on a Friday night at the end of a long week. Especially on traditional “meatless” Fridays during Lent, coming up again [...]
For many people I know, pizza is a reasonable option for a quick, easy meal on a Friday night at the end of a long week. Especially on traditional “meatless” Fridays during Lent, coming up again [...]
Lately, the New York Times has been as biased and off base about the science of supplements as they are about many other important topics. But even a stopped clock is right twice a day. And it [...]
You hear a lot about the importance of calcium for bone health. And it’s true we need a lot of calcium every day. But I’ve warned before that you should always get your calcium from [...]
February is a cold, dark month in most parts of the United States. And if you live north of Atlanta, GA, the sun isn’t strong enough at this time of year to activate vitamin D on your skin. But [...]
This past March, the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ran a heated editorial warning about the looming collapse of the entire medical research system. And I say…bring [...]
Last month, Dr. Graham A. Colditz made headlines in an online medical journal with a big, new announcement that breast cancer prevention must begin in childhood. Of course, this finding is true. [...]
Earlier this month, I reminded you of the problems associated with the influenza vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) even admitted that this year’s vaccine is a complete failure. They [...]
I respect and admire all those who protect animals and protest animal cruelty. I also support and have volunteered my time with Physicians for Social Responsibility in Bethesda, MD. This [...]
A lot of people think you can’t overdose on marijuana. But that statement defies logic. Of course, you can overdose on marijuana, as with any drug or herb. Just ask all the overworked ER nurses [...]
I realize some Daily Dispatch readers don’t like my writing about marijuana. (Hopefully, you’re still reading.) But facts are stubborn things. And as more facts about the dangers of marijuana [...]