by Dr Joe | Apr 20, 2010 | Politics, Sleep
It is fair to say that many government decisions are not particularly good. There may be an obvious reason for this emerging. Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is “unapologetic” about his staff working long hours and there being a high turnover rate of staff.... 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 | Apr 13, 2010 | Pharmaceuticals, The Practice of Medicine
The links between doctors and the pharmaceutical industry are coming more and more under the spotlight. To be upfront, I have over the years been given various pens, coffee mugs, and have been to sponsored dinners. Over the past few years I have deliberately stopped... by Dr Joe | Apr 9, 2010 | General Health, Pharmaceuticals, The Practice of Medicine
Humanity has a breadth and depth to it. We are not all the same. It is interesting then how some differences are accepted and others are not. It is particularly interesting how some differences are increasingly been made into diseases. The medicalization of human... by Dr Joe | Apr 6, 2010 | Medical Tests, Mens Health
Prostate testing remains controversial. In one camp we have those who are pushing for more testing so that more cancers can be detected. This group feels that prostate cancer is under diagnosed and under treated. In the opposing camp are those who feel prostate...
