My old dad had a lot of back trouble, and when it “went”, he’d take to his bed lying on an old door under the mattress to keep his back in line. It took about six weeks to get better. And no wonder. It was exactly the wrong thing to do. We didn’t know then… Read More: Dr Miriam Stoppard: Book direct with a physio to sort… »
(Reuters) – An Indianapolis food company has voluntarily recalled fresh cut melon produced at its facility after reports of nearly 100 illnesses tied to Salmonella contamination. Caito Foods LLC, a unit of SpartanNash Co., suspended production and distribution of pre-cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe and mixed fruit containing one of those melons, the U.S. Food… Read More: Caito Foods recalls fresh cut melon over Salmonella outbreak »
On July 4, 1934, a 30-year-old New York-based writer and publicist named Marty Mann got staggeringly drunk at a party and fell from a balcony. She nearly died, fracturing her leg and breaking her jaw, and spent the next six months in traction. In the hospital, with her jaw wired shut, she begged friends to… Read More: How Alcoholics Anonymous lied to the American people »
By LEILA ALI-AKBARIAN MD, MPH As news of Tom Brokaw’s cancer diagnosis spreads, so does his revelation that his cancer treatments cost nearly $ 10,000 per day. In spite of this devastating diagnosis, Mr. Brokaw is not taking his financial privilege for granted. He is using his voice to bring attention to the millions of… Read More: Financial Toxicity is Hurting my Cancer Patients »