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- 2/6/2019 Newsletter—An Ounce of Prevention February 5, 2019
To my Patients and Friends,
Here are some of the recent medical news highlights… enjoy!
Measles 2.0Unfortunately, measles is making a comeback. A public health emergency has recently been declared in response to a measles outbreak in Clark County, Washington—a region considered to be an anti-vaccine (anti-vax) hotspot. ... Continue Reading
- 1/22/2019 Newsletter—Fun For All Ages January 22, 2019
To my Patients and Friends,Here are the latest health news highlights… enjoy!
Flu shots for healthy pregnancies
According to a study by CDC investigators recently published in the journal Birth Defects Research, adverse birth outcomes are more common in infants born to ... Continue Reading
- The Age of Anxiety January 11, 2019
Higher Anxiety? Our ‘age of anxiety’ began four centuries ago
It can come on suddenly and intensely, causing shaking, confusion and difficulty breathing for no apparent reason…trigger an irrational avoidance of elevators or public transportation…or become ... Continue Reading
- Going with the Grain January 11, 2019
Going with the Grain
They may be the culinary trendsetters of the 21st century, but the ancient wonders of the grain world have remain unchanged for the last several hundred years. From chia to kamut, sorghum ... Continue Reading
- Why Today’s Health News Often Becomes Tomorrow’s Retractions January 11, 2019
Handle with Care: Why Today’s Health News Often Becomes Tomorrow’s Retractions
We’ve all seen it played out hundreds of times, as a drug, food or habit is trumpeted as the way to lower the risk of ... Continue Reading
- 1/11/2019 Newsletter—Hearts and Minds January 8, 2019
To my Patients and Friends,
The holidays have passed, and I’m back on track. So here are the latest health news highlights… enjoy!
Another benefit of the flu vaccine
Flu season has arrived, and it’s not too late to get the shot. And it’s not just about preventing the unpleasant symptoms caused by the influenza viruses… the ... Continue Reading
- 12/5/2018 Newsletter-New ticks, lipsticks and disease upticks December 6, 2018
To my Patients,
Here are the latest health highlights… enjoy!
What lurks beneath the surface
In a recent study published in the journal Human Reproduction, it was found that early life exposure to certain chemicals commonly found in cosmetics and other household products was linked to early puberty in girls. These chemicals—called Continue Reading
- Over-the-Counter Supplements: An Evidence-Based Review December 3, 2018
Join Dr. Larry Leibowitz of Matrix Personalized Medicine for an informative community event on the facts about OTC supplements and herbs. Please join us.
This free public event is proudly sponsored by Walter Stewart’s Market.
Continue Reading - 11/20/18 Newsletter – A Thanksgiving Cornucopia November 20, 2018
To my Patients and Friends,
Here are the latest health highlights… enjoy!
Concussion recovery
A recent Canadian study published in JAMA Pediatrics has revealed that recovery time after a concussion can depend on age or gender. In young children, symptoms generally improve significantly within two weeks, ... Continue Reading
- 10/26/18 Newsletter – Sun, Scents and a Side of Succotash November 2, 2018
To my Patients and Friends,
Here are the latest health-related news highlights… enjoy!
Organic food vs. cancer
A new study from the University of Paris involving almost 69,000 volunteers has revealed that organic food consumption is associated with decreased risk of lymphoma and postmenopausal breast cancer, as recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Thus far, ... Continue Reading