Well I’m a little old to do the “Trick or Treat” runs these days, but nevertheless I still love chocolate! And who can resist those adorable, bite-sized chocolates that are in abundance at this time of year? I know I can’t – one of the reasons I just don’t keep…
Trick Or Treat? Keep Your Pet Safe This Halloween!
Halloween is upon us again! At this time of year, many of us love to immerse ourselves into the festivities of the holidays – and involving pets is becoming more and more popular. If this sounds like you, then read on for some tips to help protect your pet’s health…
Taste Buds #14
If you’re a busy professional who loves finding new recipes that are not only tasty and relatively simple, but also offer even a vaguely healthy, nutritious twist, you might enjoy these taste buds. g j And yes, you guessed right – more pumpkins, folks! And I dare you to resist those Halloween Pumpkin…
Choosing A Doctor
Do You Need To Choose A New Doctor? Maybe you are moving to a different region, or perhaps there is another reason for changing physicians – some changes in health insurance plans can leave you needing to find a new doctor, for instance. Or maybe you just don’t feel that…
Breast Cancer In Men
It’s natural to focus on women when we think of breast cancer. But we shouldn’t forget that men can develop this condition too. A recent study published in the Journal of Oncology compared trends in breast cancer in 2,665 men and 459,846 women over the last 40 years. Some of the…
New Bill Aims To Unite Disabled Veterans With Shelter Dogs
The House of Representatives last week passed a bill introduced by NY Congressman Michael Grimm, himself a Marine veteran, that will help both dogs and servicemembers. The legislation establishes a pilot program in VA medical centers whereby veterans with PTSD will receive instruction in the handling and training of shelter…
Taste Buds #13
If you’re a busy professional who loves finding new recipes that are not only tasty and relatively simple, but also offer even a vaguely healthy, nutritious twist, you might enjoy these taste buds! Continuing with the fall pumpkin theme (hold onto your hats, it could be a long theme!), here are this week’s…
Editorial Pet Peeves
Science editors and writers (any editors and writers, for that matter) all have their own pet peeves when it comes to the written word. When I’m reading something for my own interest or education, I’m relatively forgiving about how it is written – provided the content, spelling and construction are…
Take Your Vitamins?
In a world where we’re frequently being advised to take our vitamin supplements, a recent scientific study has produced results that are interesting and confusing at the same time, at least for women with breast cancer. It suggests that some vitamin supplements may be detrimental to women who have survived…
Milk Of Amnesia
Have You Heard Of Propofol? Propofol is one of the most widely used anesthetic agents worldwide, in the medical and veterinary fields. Up until a few years ago, however, it wasn’t exactly a household name. Now it’s a drug name that most people recognize, sadly as a result of the tragedy surrounding…