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HealthNotes
volume 29(2)
“ Will A-Rod’s Titanium Necklace Get Him into the Hall of Fame?” Professor Alan Herman reports that there is no scientific evidence that the $200 million in sales of titanium necklaces actually provide any benefits in athletic performance for athletes or the average person.
“Who Provides Free Medical Advice 24 Hours A Day?” Professor Alan Herman reminds health consumers that pharmacists are invaluable and free resources for health information and medical advice regarding prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs and diseases and disorders.
“Prescriptions To Death” Fallon Garner discloses that the availability of prescription drugs in the home and in ‘pharm’ parties is the second most prevalent form of drug abuse in America.
HealthNotes
volume 29(1)
“What Does Baby Food & Hangovers Have In Common?” Professor Philip A. Belcastro recounts the scores of popular health products, foods and drugs cited for violations of FDA laws.
“Making Life Decisions About Birth Control?” Professor Lesley Rennis provides insight into making sound health decisions regarding birth-control methods.
“Yasmin & Yaz: Suspect of a Fatal Birth-control Choice” Sharie Hansen examines some of serious health concerns with these two popular birth-control methods.
HealthNotes
volume 28(2)
“FDA ALERT FOR TAMIFLU ®”
Professor Philip A. Belcastro reports on the FDA emergency use authorization and alert of potential dosing errors with Tamiflu®.
“Suicide’s Far-reaching Repercussions For Others”
Professor Danna Ethan examines the signs of suicide and provides valuable resources for both the helping/concerned person and the person contemplating suicide.
"Babybel Withdrawal”
Alexandria Ynoa shares a practical experience in gaining control of cholesterol levels without the use of medication or exclusionary dieting.
HealthNotes
volume 28(1)
“Sperm: Possession is Nine-tenths of Ownership” Professor Philip A. Belcastro examines posthumous sperm retrieval--which is when the wife, sexual partner or a family member orders a physician to milk sperm from a man that is incapacitated (e.g. comatose) or dead. Posthumous sperm retrieval in combination with infertility technologies such as freezing sperm and in-vitro fertilization; can result in a man fathering a child 100 years after his death.
“Bite-away Home; Unwanted Pets” Professor Sara Salam provides direction on how to detect and eradicate bedbugs in your home.
“Tired of Being Tired?” Professor Lesley L. Rennis reports that half of the country's young adults ‘wake up feeling unrefreshed’ and the percentage of young adults suffering from significant daytime sleepiness is comparable to that of shift workers. Professor Rennis offers three steps to avoid dragging through the entire day feeling like the ‘morning after’.
HealthNotes
volume 27(2)
“Grandfather Died Because He Stopped Taking His Medication” Professor Charles O. Daramola reports that by taking the time to insure you or your loved ones are taking their medication in the prescribed manor will add to their longevity and quality of life.
“Did I Just Have A Panic Attack?” Professor Danna Ethan provides insight on how to detect and seek help for panic attacks and panic disorder.
“Going To The Dogs; It May Be Healthier” Marit Milien reflects on the scientific evidence that dog owners and their families tend to be healthier than the general population. (You will also get to know ‘Bumper”)
HealthNotes
volume 27(1)
“Has the FDA Placed Males at Greater Risk of HPV
Related Cancers?” Professor Philip A. Belcastro
examines the FDA policy to exclude men from being
vaccinated from this nation’s most prevalent STD.
“Prescribing Prayer: Intercessory Prayer” Dr. Danna
Ethan examines research that suggests a link between
prayer and physical healing.
“Checking Your Physician’s: Malpractice Credentials
& License” Sharie Hansen provides several resources
and criteria for verifying physicians licensing
creditability as well as their malpractice histories.
HealthNotes
volume 26(3)
"Looks To Die For: Dr. 911.” Professor Philip
A. Belcastro reports on the risks and adverse outcomes of elective
cosmetic surgery including breast augmentation, lipoplasty
and injectable soft tissue fillers.
“Are Circumcised Males Less Likely To Contract HIV?” Dr.
Danna Ethan exams recent studies conducted in Africa that suggest
circumcised males are less likely to contract HIV.
“Prescribing Medicines Based On Skin Color.” Dr.
Rachel Torres profiles the first FDA approved race-based drug
BiDil to treat heart failure in African-Americans.
HealthNotes: volume
26(2)
"We Found Your Husband." Sonam Singh
describes her arranged marriage at the age of 17 here in America.
"What Young Men Should Know About Curing Prostate
Cancer." Professor
Sarah Salm details the current advances in detecting and curing
prostate cancer.
"Why Are Not All Health Professionals Promoting
Vegetarian Diets?" Professor Gloria McNamara examines
the benefits and nutritional inadequacies of the various levels
of vegetarian
diets.
"Only Death & Taxes are A Certainty: Wrong,…Just
Taxes." Professor Philip A. Belcastro presents
cases in which end of life directives (living wills) may be
ignored
resulting in the patient unwittingly being placed on life support
or being denied life support. HealthNotes: volume 26(1)
"NYC Bans Trans Fat." Juan Leal describes
the controversy over trans fat in restaurant prepared foods.
"New Birth-control Implant: Is It Safe?" Professor
Philip A. Belcastro reports on the benefits and health risks
of the recently FDA approved long-term implant IMPLANON®.
"Just Exactly What Is In Your Stash?" Professor
Philip A. Belcastro exposes the scores of adulterants and substitute
chemicals in illegally purchased street bought drugs.
"Over-the-Counter Morning After Pill." Professor
Gloria McNamara reviews how the Plan B –Contraceptive
Pill terminates a pregnancy, side effects and recommendations
for its use.
"Got Milk vs. Milk’s Gotta Go." Jenni
Shepherd reviews the controversy regarding the consumption
of whole milk products as a source of dietary calcium.
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