The AMA and the Basics of Genetic Engineering

AMA Position as June 18, 2012:   When it comes to genetically modified foods, the American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted a “trust but verify” policy: the foods seem safe, but they still need to be checked out.  This  policy was adopted Tuesday at the AMA’s House of Delegates that  states that although there is no proven risk [...]

Summer of 2012 Bad Year for Ticks and Lyme Disease

According to stats, this summer may turn out to be a bad year – perhaps the worst year – for Lyme Disease.  The reasoning is in Northeastern United States there has been increases in the amount of acorns and the white-footed mouse population. Lyme disease comes from a tick that is infected with the spirochete [...]

High heels cause problems from your feet to your neck!

Fashion can also be detrimental to your spinal health. High-heeled shoes are popular with women, and it is doubtless they will always be popular. However, very high-heels that are worn every day force the lower spine into an awkward, unnatural position. High-heels slant the foot forward and bend the toes up, which causes the Achilles [...]

Become an educated patient and learn about options for care

Many patients believe that they do not have control over their healthcare—but they do. It is true that insurance companies often dictate care. It is also true that patients are conditioned to go along with doctors’ recommendations. Therefore, they just do not seek other treatment options. Some doctors are used to patients going along with [...]

Statin drugs can make you feel drained and tired from physical activity

A recent clinical trial published on the online Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that especially women (although many men can be affected) taking Statin drugs such as Zocor are more likely to feel tired and fatigued when doing physical activity. While the results of the clinical trial were based on smaller numbers, it does imply [...]

Uncommon breaks are linked to bone drugs such as Fosomax

The idea of treating osteoporosis with bisphosphonate drugs has been greatly challenged by a new online publication of study in the Archives of Medicine May 21, 2012.)  For years, many doctors have been greatly concerned about the danger of these drugs – Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, and Zometa.  One doctor particular concerned doctor is, Dr. David [...]