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How Readers Would Treat 42,000 Addicts W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | June 20, 2016
I would like to thank those who took the time to respond. And, of course, my thanks to the Geek Squad for saving the day

Has Anyone Felt Your Testicles Lately? W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | June 6, 2016
Treatment of testicular cancer depends on whether it’s an early or late diagnosis

Seaweed could potentially help fight food allergies American Chemical Society | June 1, 2016
Compounds from commercial red algae alleviated food allergy symptoms in mice.

How To Cure 42,000 Addicts Quickly W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | May 30, 2016
I’m sure this column will be criticized by do-gooders that it’s a mortal sin to to deny methadone to addicts

Investigating how ‘chemo brain’ develops in cancer patients American Chemical Society | May 25, 2016
The mental fog some chemotherapy patients develop could be related to dopamine and serotonin.

Monitoring sun exposure with a portable paper sensor American Chemical Society | May 25, 2016
A new device can help people monitor safe levels of sun exposure, depending on their skin tone and amount of sunscreen applied.

Measuring the airborne toxicants urban bicyclists inhale American Chemical Society | May 25, 2016
Researchers measured urban bicyclists' exposure to pollutants while riding along different types of routes.

Guarding Against a Devastating Telephone Call W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | May 23, 2016
Morris says the most hazardous years of life for children are between sixteen and seventeen. Not because of suicide, cancer or other accidents

Research into the causes of preeclampsia could get a boost from a new 3-D model of the placenta.

Ensuring artisanal Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is the real deal American Chemical Society | May 18, 2016
A new method for detecting authentic Parmigiano Reggiano could safeguard both cheesemakers and buyers.

The Perils of Being a Patient W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | May 16, 2016
If it’s only partially broken, think twice before fixing it.

Searching for signs of disease in spit American Chemical Society | May 4, 2016
Diagnosing diseases could get simpler using patients' unique spit "signatures."


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The art — and science — behind treasured Japanese porcelain American Chemical Society | May 4, 2016
Scientists have come up with a simple way to produce the high-quality red color in prized Japanese porcelain.

Reading History Could Save a Child’s Life W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | May 2, 2016
The worst mistake for parents to make is the fatal misdiagnosis of flu. The early stages of meningitis can be very similar

An impressive array of brainpower

Using glucose monitors to detect other diseases American Chemical Society | April 20, 2016
Scientists are repurposing glucose monitors to detect other conditions in a practical, low-cost way.

A better understanding of bananas could help prevent blindness American Chemical Society | April 20, 2016
Learning how to make bananas more nutritious could help reduce cases of blindness.

Toward a resistance-proof antiviral that can treat many diseases American Chemical Society | April 20, 2016
Blocking the step when viruses infect a cell could be a new strategy for fighting a wide range of diseases.


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STD: The Horizontal Mambo Has Hidden Hazards W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | April 11, 2016
Some seniors have also forgotten the golden rule to prevent STD

Toward diagnosing diseases such as cancer in their earliest stages American Chemical Society | April 6, 2016
A new test could someday help doctors catch diseases at their earliest stages.

How bioceramics could help fight gum disease American Chemical Society | April 6, 2016
Scientists investigate a new approach to treating severe gum disease.

Using glucose monitors to detect other diseases American Chemical Society | March 30, 2016
Scientists are repurposing glucose monitors to detect other conditions in a practical, low-cost way.

Nicotine vaccine delays the drug’s effects in mice American Chemical Society | March 30, 2016
Scientists are working toward a vaccine to help smokers kick the habit for good.

Mind-altering drugs could treat mental disorders American Chemical Society | March 30, 2016
"Psychedelic Medicines"

Medical Care Main Cause of Death W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | March 28, 2016
“Pillitis” is killing people.

Colonoscopy: What Will Trudeau and Obama Do? W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | March 21, 2016
If you live in North America where colonoscopy is available, it’s prudent to have it don

Child Hunger: How a Pharmaceutical Company Will End It W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | March 14, 2016
Inadequate nutrition is a medical time-bomb

Toward a better hair-growing treatment for baldness American Chemical Society | March 9, 2016
Researchers have created a new hair loss treatment in the lab that someday could help hair grow back even better than before.

For Shame W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | March 7, 2016
Ms. S has now entered history as being the first judicially authorized assisted death in Canada

What gives Parmesan cheese its unique taste? American Chemical Society | March 2, 2016
Understanding what's in parmesan could help producers ensure good taste.

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