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How the left has succeeded in redefining not just “marriage,” but the rest of Americans’ core values, from “equality” to “justice” to “freedom”

People with severe allergies could benefit from the development of a new allergy shot with fewer side effects.

Diamonds — a tooth’s best friend? American Chemical Society | October 21, 2015
A new root canal filler containing nanodiamonds could help prevent re-infections.

Mother, Please Don’t Fall W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | October 19, 2015
The worry is that A Fib causes blood to swirl around longer in the chambers of the heart. This increases the risk of a blood clot forming and travelling to the brain

What metabolism could reveal about aging and mortality American Chemical Society | October 14, 2015
Examining worm metabolism has yielded new insights into why some live longer than others.

Martin Luther King Had a Great Dream: What’s Mine on My 40th? W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | October 5, 2015
I believe one of my most important messages is that high doses of vitamin C and lysine can prevent and reverse atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries).

Does Your Doctor Always Know Best? W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | September 28, 2015
Be cautious about long-term therapy such as the treatment of hypertension. Rather than submit yourself to a lifetime of prescription drugs, ask how lifestyle changes such as losing weight and exercise can be helpful.

People with severe allergies could benefit from the development of a new allergy shot with fewer side effects.

Wrong Site, Wrong Procedure, Wrong Patient Surgery W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | September 21, 2015

New approach to mammograms could improve reliability American Chemical Society | September 16, 2015
A new mammography technique detects microcalcifications in both normal mice and those with dense mammary tissue

In Europe, Nobody Chides “We Know Where You’re Going” W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | September 14, 2015
UTI Drops will ease the frustration of doctors who have patients returning for recurring urinary infections.

Scientists are re-designing pharmaceuticals and other contaminants to keep them out of our drinking water.

The compound that gives chili peppers their kick causes cell membranes to come apart.

Blueberry extract could help fight gum disease and reduce antibiotic use American Chemical Society | September 2, 2015
Fighting gum disease could get easier with a treatment under development that's based on wild blueberry extract.

Silk bio-ink could help advance tissue engineering with 3-D printers American Chemical Society | September 2, 2015
Scientists have developed a silk-based, 3-D printer ink for use in biomedical implants or tissue engineering.

Cutting Back On Drugs Cured a Retired Minister W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | September 1, 2015
Remember, as you age it’s even more vital to ask questions about drugs

Wine Versus Beer Drinkers- Who’s Healthier? Jack Dini | August 25, 2015
If you are a drinker and you can stick to the recommended levels, wine is better, but both wine and beer have good health aspects.

Colonoscopy; If It’s Good for the Queen and President, it’s Good For You W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | August 17, 2015
Colon cancer usually starts in the inner lining of the intestine. A polyp, a fleshy growth, slowly develops, often remaining non-cancerous for years

Nicotine-eating bacteria could one day help smokers kick the habit American Chemical Society | August 12, 2015
To help people stop smoking, scientists are turning to a nicotine-eating bacteria.

Sarcopenia: A Needless Path to a Wheelchair W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | August 4, 2015
Women are at greater risk than men as they start out in life with one-third less muscle mass than men

Figuring out how to make tastier wines using fewer pesticides American Chemical Society | July 30, 2015
Designing hardy but wine-friendly grapes could help reduce pesticide use.

Toward a safe antiobesity drug that could block fat absorption American Chemical Society | July 30, 2015
To help fight obesity, scientists are working on drugs that could trap ingested fat before the body absorbs it.

An all-natural sunscreen derived from algae American Chemical Society | July 30, 2015
Substances from algae and fish mucus that protect against ultraviolet rays are the basis for a potential new kind of sunscreen.

So You Know How to Detect Poison Mushrooms? W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | July 27, 2015
Mushrooms of the Amanita genus include over 600 types which cause most of the mushroom deaths


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Scientists coaxed the development of this muscle cell from an adult stem cell.

E-cigarettes may be as addictive as traditional ones American Chemical Society | July 22, 2015
Studying the kind of nicotine in e-cigs could help scientists and regulators understand the devices' potential health risks.

Do I Need Cataract Surgery? W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | July 20, 2015
There’s no sure way to prevent cataracts. But decreasing exposure to sunlight by wearing sunglasses, eating fruits and vegetables is believed helpful

Readers’ Reaction to Self-Inflicted Disease W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | July 20, 2015
Improving lifestyle is really not that complicated. It all boils down to common sense. Unfortunately, in 2015, common sense has become an uncommon commodity.

Constant glucose monitoring and frequent insulin injections could someday be replaced with an "artificial pancreas" for people with Type 1 diabetes.

In addition to sunblock, swimsuits and towels, hitting the beach could require hand sanitizer.

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