W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones

W. Gifford-Jones, MD is the pen name of Dr. Ken Walker, graduate of Harvard Medical School. Diana Gifford-Jones is his daughter, a graduate of Harvard Kennedy School. Their latest book, “No Nonsense Health” is available at: Docgiff.com Sign-up at DocGiff to receive our weekly e-newsletter. For comments, contact-us@docgiff.com. Follow our new Instagram accounts, @docgiff and @diana_gifford_jones .

Most Recent Articles by W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones:

Dying in Pain Is the Number One Fear February 27, 2011
Quality of Death Index
Vitamin K2 Essential For Good Bones and Hearts February 20, 2011
Preferred Nutrition’s vitamin K2 supplement contains 100 micrograms of vitamin K2 and is available in most health food stores
How to Decrease A Big Gut February 13, 2011
Eight tips to reverse this dangerous problem
Eye Damage From Laser Pointers February 6, 2011
Good sense should be able to stop laser eye tragedies
Soap to Brush Your Teeth? Are You Kidding? January 30, 2011
No doubt all hell from the dental profession will descend on me.
‘Baby Time Mini-Microscope’ for Infertile Couples January 23, 2011
Saliva Ovulation Test, 98 percent accurate
“I told My Son ‘Don’t Let Them Do It!’” January 16, 2011
Airport radiation danger
How Smart Are You Starting 2011? January 9, 2011
True or False questions
Will Your Child Die Before You? January 2, 2011
Obesity in children
New Warning About Bone-Strengthening Drugs December 27, 2010
Fewer drugs would be needed to treat osteoporosis if North Americans improved their lifestyle.
Good News For Moderate Drinkers This Holiday Season December 19, 2010
I can’t resist passing along a good news story, especially at Christmas for those who enjoy a relaxing drink with friends or a tension-relieving cocktail before dinner.
Boy Frogs To Girl Frogs; But What About Us? December 12, 2010
Is there any way to change men’s behaviour and make them more civilized?
I Should Have Locked Up the Shotgun December 5, 2010
Low Intensive Laser Therapy (LILT)
How Safe is Double-Dipping? November 28, 2010
Double-dipping is like saying to yourself, “Do I want to kiss everyone at this party?”
“Please Throw Away Those Old Shoes!” November 22, 2010
If you can no longer get into bed due to the pile of old World War II newspapers, it’s time to either get help or seek a divorce.
New Japanese Sponge Treats Acne and Damaged Skin November 14, 2010
Today, there’s much more to be grateful for than Japan’s cars and electronics.
Shock Therapy to Treat Fractured Bones November 7, 2010
A report in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery states that shock therapy is as effective as open reduction surgery for certain fractures
Cholesterol Drugs and Antidepressants in Drinking Water? October 18, 2010
There’s no 100 percent safe-guard against contaminated water
Brain Concussion; Like having Your Bell Rung October 11, 2010
Concussion is like sugar and salt. Few people are aware of the amount they’re receiving, and all three can be lethal.
Why Would Princess Diana Want to Cut Herself? September 5, 2010
Self-mutilation is not a new disorder.
How Dirty Electricity Affects Your Health September 2, 2010
I never realized how modern electrical gizmos generated so much dirty electricity
Vitamin C and Alzheimer’s Disease August 29, 2010
Since atherosclerosis is a possible culprit in causing Alzheimer’s Disease it’s important to remember some past history about vitamin C.
Sex While Sleeping? August 22, 2010
is it possible to experience the Real McCoy while sleeping and not be aware it’s happened?
Vitamin C and Alzheimer’s Disease August 16, 2010
This research should win another Nobel Prize
Laws of Physics Cause Esophageal Cancer August 14, 2010
This common problem, heartburn, can be the forerunner of serious disease.
A Cholesterol-Lowering Drug For Healthy people? August 10, 2010
Breakthrough or medical madness?
Fight Aging and Diabetes With a “Cup Of o’Joe” August 2, 2010
Can coffee decrease the risk of Type 2 diabetes or slow down aging?
Can The Pinocchio Syndrome Solve The Niqab Dilemma? July 26, 2010
Can the “Pinocchio Syndrome” and two former U.S presidents help attorneys decide this issue?
Dogs Deserve Not to be treated Like Humans July 12, 2010
Pharmaceutical companies now have drugs to treat obesity in dogs. But surely the marketing of drugs for this purpose is capitalism gone amuck and sheer madness.
Myths About Herpes July 5, 2010
Today, it’s estimated that 50 million North Americans have genital herpes and each year another 500,000 are diagnosed with this infection.