NEW YORK - Drinking several liters of cola-containing soft drinks per day can cause a chronic depletion of potassium in the body, leading to muscle weakness and even paralysis, according to Greek doctors.
The swine flu virus has infected the immigration debate, with talk show comments like "fajita flu" and "illegal aliens are the carriers" drawing vehement protests from Hispanic advocates. The volatile immigration issue had cooled off on talk shows and in the blogosphere as the presidential election and economic crisis unfolded.
ATLANTA - Traces of a chemical used in rocket fuel were found in samples of powdered baby formula, and could exceed what’s considered a safe dose for adults if mixed with water also contaminated with the ingredient, a government study has found.The study by scientists at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked for the chemical, perchlorate, in different brands of powdered baby formula. It was published last month, but the Environmental Working Group — a...
Health Talk- Hour 1- February 6, 2010
On this hour of the Weekend Edition of Health Talk, Dr. Hoffman gets you up to date with the latest health and medical news - like how new legislation could soon make it difficult or impossible to buy vitamins or supplements. Plus, Dr. Hoffman helps deco
Health Talk- Hour 2- February 6, 2010
Dr. Hoffman brings you the latest information (and disinformation) on vitamin D, plus hear about the US military's plans to use Omega 3 fatty acids and fish oil to help treat psychological problems in soldiers returning from war. Plus calls on herpes tre
Health Talk with Dr.Ronald Hoffman-February 5,2010
An encore presentation of Health Talk features Dr. Scott Sicherer, allergy, immunology and pediatrics specialist discussing his book 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dairy-Free Eating' and the difference between intolerance and allergies.
Health Talk with Dr.Ronald Hoffman-February 4,2010
Can hibiscus tea reduce your blood pressure? Is salt a big enough danger to be banned in restaurants? Dr. Hoffman answers these questions plus calls on supplements to help you in the gym, severe osteopenia and magnesium stearate side effects
Health Talk with Dr.Ronald Hoffman-February 3,2010
Fish Oil has officially been named the most popular dietary supplement! Beneficial for your heart, has anti-cancer effect and so much more. Now a new study claims it shows promise in preventing schizophrenia. Plus: Herbal remedies, heart drugs a dangerous
With Valentines’ Day around the corner, I thought it might be apropos to offer a run-down of the biochemical changes that occur when we’re in love. Or, stated otherwise, what’s the formula for Love Potion Number Nine?
This last weekend, the potential to do some real serious damage to the arteries was there: it was lousy weather, there were FOUR NFL playoff games, the season premiere of "24" and the Golden Globes!
The swine flu virus has infected the immigration debate, with talk show comments like "fajita flu" and "illegal aliens are the carriers" drawing vehement protests from Hispanic advocates. The volatile immigration issue had cooled off on talk shows and in the blogosphere as the presidential election and economic crisis unfolded.
The next time you’re trapped in traffic, fuming that your fellow drivers and their fetid vehicles are about to give you a heart attack, here’s another good reason to pull over: You might be right.
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With Valentines’ Day around the corner, I thought it might be apropos to offer a run-down of the biochemical changes that occur when we’re in love. Or, stated otherwise, what’s the formula for Love Potion Number Nine?
We recently broadcasted from the American Museum of Natural History on 77th Street and Central Park West. The new exhibit Traveling the Silk Road: Ancient Pathway to the Modern World is a dazzling a trip through ancient times. ...
Here is some updated info and current status on the Toyota recall.
The recall back in October is was for aprox 4 million vehicles due to “pedal entrapment” where the floor mat was getting stuck under the pedal assembly. The fix for this was to send the Toyota techs to class and show them how to ...
