Monthly Archives: September 2010

It is the time of the year again when many of us get the sniffles, wondering when there will be a cure for the common cold at last. Of course, not everybody will fall sick. Some people seem to remain […] Read more »

The mayor of New York City, Michael R. Bloomberg, has asked the Department of Agriculture (USDA) for permission to add sodas and other sugary soft drinks to the list of items that cannot be purchased with food stamps. The USDA […] Read more »

People eat too much and exercise too little – at least that is the most popular, most often heard explanation for the ever-growing obesity epidemic. There are also those who say the problem is more complicated. Some have suggested that […] Read more »

A recent report by the PBS News Hour about benefit claims and safety issues of herbal supplements has caused a bit of a stir. I can tell, because I have received numerous e-mails with requests for advice and clarification. Herbal […] Read more »