On the Pulse with Dr. John Briffa

 

Mobile Phones Brain Tumor Risk

Sep 25, 2008, 9:00 pm

Long-term mobile phone use is indeed associated with an increased risk of brain tumors.

Taking a Flu Shot?

Sep 19, 2008, 9:00 pm

Apparent flu shot mortality benefit in the elderly is probably not due to the vaccine but, but to a “healthy user effect.”

Postoperative Use of Arnica

Sep 14, 2008, 6:00 am

Arnica montana, perhaps one of the best-known homeopathic remedies, is generally recommended when there has been some trauma to the body.

Can MSG Cause Obesity?

Sep 6, 2008, 1:00 pm

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a food ingredient that is used to enhance flavor and palatability. Studies have shown it can cause obesity.

Low-Carb Diets Better Than Low-Fat

Sep 1, 2008, 7:00 am

Low-carb diets outshine low-fat diets.

Zinc Lozenges for Common Colds

Aug 23, 2008, 9:00 pm

It is sometimes recommended that the individual suck zinc lozenges to hasten healing from the common cold.

Vitamin C: A Promising Anti-Cancer Agent

Aug 15, 2008, 2:00 pm

The idea that vitamin C might have potential in cancer treatment has been around for decades.

Garlic Can Reduce Blood Pressure

Aug 11, 2008, 3:00 pm

One way garlic improves health is its ability to reduce blood pressure.

Cholesterol Drugs Linked With Cancer Risk

Aug 1, 2008, 8:00 pm

The group taking Vytorin were found to be at statistically, significantly increased risk of dying from cancer compared to the group taking the placebo.

Low-Carb Diet Outperforms Low-Fat Diet

Jul 28, 2008, 1:00 pm

A study was published that pitted a low-fat diet against a low-carb diet for two years.

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