About Me
- Bio
For more than 20 years, I have been a freelance health/medical writer, and have authored, coauthored, and ghostwritten more than 40 books, all published by major houses. Although I started my career covering medical symposia in the area of conventional medicine, today I lean more toward complementary/alternative medicine and gerontology.
History
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Words Surgeons Should Never Say: Did We Forget Anything?
The words patients never want their surgeon to utter while they are under anesthesia are “Did we forget anything?” That “anything” could be sponges, blades, retractors, needles, and other surgical imp
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Mild Cognitive Impairment Due to Alzheimer’s in New Criteria
It is difficult to know where to draw the line when deciding if someone has mild cognitive impairment (MCI), very mild Alzheimer’s disease, or mild Alzheimer’s dementia.
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For Successful Weight Loss Don't Separate Church and Weight
If you want to experience successful weight loss, attend a weight loss group in church.
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Bumbleride Strollers and Carter's Baby Clothes Recalled
Two products for infants have been recalled by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission: Bumbleride Indie & Indie Twin Strollers and baby clothes made by HW Carter’s & Sons, Carter’s Watch the Wear B
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Super Bowl Snacks Good For Your Heart
Along with the Super Bowl itself and the commercials, the next best thing about Super Bowl Sunday are the snacks.
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Secret of Resveratrol, Red Wine Health Benefits Spilled
Chances are you’ve heard that resveratrol and red wine offer lots of health benefits, from helping your heart to promoting anti-aging.
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STDs Have Doubled and Tripled Among Older Adults
Traditionally, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have been associated with younger adults, but the results of a new study suggest it’s time healthcare providers focus more attention on sexually act
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Anesthesia Before Age 3 Increases ADHD Risk
Although it is sometimes necessary to expose children to procedures that require anesthesia at a young age, parents should take note.
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Scratching an Itch Feels Good, But Why and Where
Scientists have already discovered why scratching an itch feels good, but does that pleasurable feeling apply to an itch anywhere on the body?
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Acid Reflux Treatment Increases Fracture Risk in Postmenopausal Women
Postmenopausal women who take proton pump inhibitors (e.g., cimetidine [Tagamet], omeprazole [Prilosec], others) are at increased risk of experiencing hip fracture, according to a new study published
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