by Dr Joe | Oct 1, 2010 | ADHD, General Health, Pharmaceuticals
When too many of us take too many drugs, there are consequences. These are both economic and human. The solution is to use drugs judiciously and not as a replacement for being responsible for what we put in our mouths. Human inventions are not intrinsically good or... by Dr Joe | Aug 3, 2010 | Obesity, Pharmaceuticals
Every so often you suddenly see things, which taken together are another part of the jigsaw. So it was that within the space of 24 hours I read about a grill in Arizona called the Heart Attack Grill, which claims to serve the worlds unhealthiest food and about calls... by Dr Joe | Apr 16, 2010 | Movement, Obesity
It is always amazing how little things can make a big difference. You would think that with all the talk about problems with obesity and people being too sedentary, that all levels of government would be taking steps to encourage people to exercise. At very least you... by Dr Joe | Mar 31, 2010 | Cancer, Health & Wellness, Heart Disease, Immunity, Medical Tests, Obesity
Over the last 30 years we have seen the rise of preventative health. Some recent studies shine a spotlight on this and raise good questions. A US study questions the cost effectiveness of certain health programs. In Germany it has been suggested that many... by Dr Joe | Mar 23, 2010 | Obesity, Pharmaceuticals
The weight loss drug Sibutramine, better known as Reductil had its license suspended by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The agency recommended that the drug should neither be prescribed by doctors nor dispensed by pharmacists. The reason for this was that a trial...
