Health and Medicine
The Best Time to Have an Operation
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | October 16, 2011
Remember, this is not an ideal world, so I doubt that night-time care will ever be as good as daytime
Canada moves to update Chinese medicine rules
By News on the Net | October 16, 2011
Sales of medicines are regulated at the federal level, but health care is governed by the provinces.
Think Twice About Hernia Surgery
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | October 9, 2011
So we’ve all heard the phrase, “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it”. Now we can add another equally sound surgical dictum, “If it’s only partially broken, there may be no need to fix it”.
There’s More to Boston than Baked Beans
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | September 25, 2011
Aging and Sarcopenia
Pound for pound, natural remedies are safer than prescription drugs.
“Super-spaghetti” with heart-healthy label now possible
By Guest Column Vito Verardo, Ph.D. | September 14, 2011
Researchers developed a barley flour, that contains the most nutritious part of the grain and used it to make pasta.
Think You Know Everything About Arthritis?
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | September 11, 2011
Let’s look at the best way to evaluate problems by using some irrefutable scientific facts.
Act Like Animals To Save Your Kidneys
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | September 4, 2011
Over-the-counter drugs and effects on kidneys.
MRSA Infections: Razor Blades on the Floor
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | August 30, 2011
Health Clubs: You don’t need to be an infectious disease specialist to know there’s potential infection everywhere
“Mindless eating” and “The Intelligence Trap”.
Surgery for Swinging-Door Heart Valves
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | August 14, 2011
Mitral Valve Prolapse
When In Doubt, Cut it Out
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | August 7, 2011
How can you tell the difference between a benign mole and one that can kill you?
None of us can choose our parents, but we can choose our lifestyle to decrease the risk of hypertension.
First Oral Treatment for Metastatic Prostate Cancer That Inhibits Androgen Production at All Three Sources
Population studies associate sugar with cardiovascular disease.
Communication with patients helps patients more than most medicines.
Health Canada Approves BENLYSTA(TM)
By Guest Column | July 12, 2011
The First New Treatment for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Almost 50 Years
Predicting ailments before they strike
Our week-kneed politicians who have no idea how to curb drug addiction should visit Singapore. It would be tax dollars well spent.
A report from the University of California shows I’m not committing a mortal, dietary sin. In fact, potatoes can even help weight loss.
Not Just Another Alternative Cure?
By Guest Column Michael Vallins | June 22, 2011
Hemp oil, Phoenixtears.ca
Measurements can make a huge difference in fertility and other medical matters.
Pray In Jerusalem, Play In Tel Aviv
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | June 15, 2011
This small booming nation provides a variety of experiences for all tastes
Proven Performance with More than 500,000 Successful Implants Worldwide
Oasis CholestPrevent, Vita Health Cholesterol and Cholesterol Essentials that lower blood cholesterol. Polycasonal.
I’d predict that Dr. Rochkind’s innovative work is headed for a Nobel Prize in medicine
Simple ways to Get Cracking® and improve your heart health
By News on the Net | June 1, 2011
A guide to heart-healthy nutrition for Canadians 60+
Don’t blame the stomach. It’s the brain that’s the problem.
Why was Dr. Judd so damn sure soap was the be-all-and-end-all to dental plaque? Maybe there’s a genius among my readers who has the answer.
Surgery Minus Complications
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones | May 15, 2011
Placebo therapy: Sham surgery