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Record gains: for gaming companies and US waistlines
As I read about the record-breaking sales at EA, Entertainment Arts, the accompanying photo said it all. Young males, sitting. And that’s also what struck me during a recent campus visit to my Alma Mater. As my son and I … Continue reading ››
Dr., Full disclosure please.
Last week the below article was the subject of one of my tweets regarding lack of ethics and disclosure on part of FDA staff. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203436904577153160177537828.html?mod=WSJ_article_forsub “FDA advisers, in a recent vote, said the benefits of four popular Bayer AG birth-control … Continue reading ››
I’d rather lose twinkies than Kodak
As an adult I realize that there is little nutritional value in the iconic snack so its possible demise isn’t as big a loss as say Kodak, although I say this as someone whose never had a fried Twinkie, even … Continue reading ››
Posted in Family, lifestyle
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Tagged aging, family, health, parents
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‘Diabesity’ sums it up accurately
A study was published in journal Health Affairs recently and received coverage in the NY Times, http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/09/economic-toll-of-diabetes-begins-early/?ref=health The study discussed the lower earnings, graduation rates, and employment prospects for diabetics compared to their non-diabetic counterparts. “They had lower rates of … Continue reading ››
Posted in lifestyle
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Tagged diabetes, health
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New Year’s resolution: Make waves or at least ripples
Recently, I was in my local megamall and as I ascended the second floor was met with the gaze of what appeared to be a poster of naked teenage girl in the store windows of Aerie. It was a side … Continue reading ››
Posted in education, Family, lifestyle, Parent
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Tagged family, media
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A vaccine to treat drugs, Twinkies and chocolate addictions?
So VCs spent millions on developing vaccines for people that can’t exercise control and wound up with huge losses? http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/04/health/04vaccine.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&ref=health Even the lead research chemist in this field admits that a vaccine that cures a cocaine addict, does not prevent … Continue reading ››
Seeking taxpayer support when a diagnosis lacks credibility
Today’s WSJ detailed the obstacles and costs to school districts in educating disabled children, particularly when those children can’t make it into school; http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904103404576558730329067142.html?KEYWORDS=cHRONIC+FATIGUE+SYNDROME. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or CFS, is gaining attention as diagnosis of this mystery disease climbs. At … Continue reading ››
Job-crushing health care bill? You betcha
“Job crushing health care bill” how many times have we heard that phrase this year? Almost as often as ‘flash floods’. Upon closer examination beyond the political sound bite, I am finding out how true that really is, particularly for … Continue reading ››
Posted in health, jobs
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Tagged health, health care, jobs
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Best prescription is a healthy dose of doubt
I had a post nasal drip all spring that had me constantly clearing my throat. I finally consulted an ENT since this extended way past the usual allergy season. The physician advised that there was no longer a usual allergy … Continue reading ››
Posted in Family, health
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Tagged allergy, health, prescriptions
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First Zynga then an IPO for pot?
As Seinfeld’s George Costanza might say: “It’s a company about ‘nothing’, Yes NOTHING.” Groupon, Linkedin, Twitter, to name a few, have yet to make a profit but their hyped up value is based on “potential”- the potential to know, and … Continue reading ››
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