On the Pulse with Dr. John Briffa

 

HRT Does More Harm Than Good

Jun 14, 2009, 11:00 pm

The turning point for HRT came around 2002, on the publication of a study that identified the risks of HRT.

Sunlight Benefits Psoriasis Sufferers

Jun 5, 2009, 12:00 am

This study demonstrates that sun exposure really does have the capacity to improve psoriasis.

Coconut Oil Found Beneficial

Jun 1, 2009, 7:00 pm

Fat is not inherently fattening. Moreover, there is no evidence that saturated fat causes heart disease.

The Nonsense of Food Labeling

May 27, 2009, 8:00 pm

I’ve always thought that the health claims made by food manufacturers are largely meaningless.

Curtailed Sleep Leads to Increased Food Intake

May 20, 2009, 7:00 pm

Research has found an association between curtailed sleep and an increased risk of overweight and obesity.

Whistle-Blower Accuses FDA of Corruption

May 13, 2009, 4:00 pm

The British Medical Journal had recently published a news story concerning “whistle-blowing” in the United States.

Staying Upright During Childbirth Found Helpful

May 5, 2009, 9:00 pm

A review of 21 studies found that being upright during labor appeared to reduce the duration of the first stage of labor by about an hour.

Can Diabetes Be Cured?

Apr 29, 2009, 10:00 pm

A recent edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association contains a commentary entitled “Can Diabetes Be Cured?”

Vitamin C Helps Prevent Gout

Apr 12, 2009, 12:00 pm

Gout is a condition caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the body.

Carbohydrates Linked With Infertility in Women

Apr 12, 2009, 11:00 am

High levels of blood sugar-disruptive carbohydrates in the diet might be bad news for female fertility.

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