Your Brain on Potato Chips

Or, more accurately, a rat's brain on potato chips.  Last week, PLoS One published a very interesting paper by Dr. Tobias Hoch and colle...

Gonorrhea

US CDC has issued an MMWR describing the growing threat of multidrug-resistant gonorrhea and what public health agencies and partners can do...

Salt Sugar Fat

I'd just like to put in a quick word for a book that will be released tomorrow, titled  Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us , ...

ANTICOAGULANTS USE INCREASE PROSTATE CANCER SURVIVAL

Anticoagulant use may be a predictor of overall survival in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) receiving docet...

CRITICAL ROLE OF TIME TO REPERFUSION AFTER STROKE

Watson, the IBM supercomputer that grabbed headlines after beating human contestants on  Jeopardy! , has commercial applications in healthca...

Food Reward Friday

This week, Food Reward Friday is going to be a little bit different.  I've received a few e-mails from people who would like to see me w...

Make your own non-toxic all-purpose cleaner!

Making your own non-toxic cleaning products is easy and inexpensive. All you need for an all-purpose cleaner is: 1 and 2/3 cup baking soda 1...

New video game helps kids get ready for disasters

Are you a disaster hero? You can become one with a new game from the American College of Emergency Physicians. Disaster Hero is an online g...

Country Style Bedrooms 2013 Decorating Ideas

Country Bedroom Style: A Cozy and Welcoming Trend Country bedroom style has a timeless appeal that can be adapted to almost any home. Her...