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New Online Resources for Dietary Supplements

Posted on June 19, 2013

Many people take dietary supplements. In “When in Doubt, Check it Out: How to Get Reliable Health Information,” I discussed some websites (Medical News Today, MedlinePlus Health News, and HealthNewsReview.org) that are useful for researching herbal and dietary supplements. Every … Continue reading →

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Healthy Lawns, Healthy Lives: 7 Steps to a Healthier Lawn for You, Your Family, and the Planet

Posted on June 18, 2013

Summer is here, and our yards are full of green! If you are like most yard-owners, you are thinking, ‘Argh, soon enough I’ll need to mow that lawn!’ And if you are like many lawn-owners, you are also thinking, ‘Gotta’ … Continue reading →

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Bariatric Surgery and the $245 Billion Problem

Posted on June 14, 2013

Did you happen to catch the story on WCAX last week about diabetes and bariatric surgery? What you might not know is that the patient interviewed received her bariatric surgery at Fletcher Allen Health Care.  She is only one of … Continue reading →

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Gene Patents Fall! The US Supreme Court Unanimously Decides Genes Cannot Be Patented

Posted on June 13, 2013

Today, the US Supreme Court unanimously decided that our genes are not patentable. The decision invalidates patents on genomic DNA – that is, one company can’t own your genes anymore. Why should we, as physicians and patients, care about this … Continue reading →

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Recipe for Health: Swiss Chard With Cannellini Beans & Caramelized Onions

Posted on June 13, 2013

Swiss chard is a good source of fiber. It is considered a “cruciferous” or “cross bearing” vegetable as it flowers in the shape of a cross. Swiss Chard With Cannellini Beans & Caramelized Onions (Makes Four Servings) 1 pound Swiss … Continue reading →

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