Posted 11/12/2009
Secondhand Smoke Harms Your Pet
Would you stop smoking to save your dog’s health?
By James Hubbard, MD, MPH
Would you quit smoking for your pet’s health? New survey findings suggest that 28% of adult pet owners would try. The study is from the Henry Ford Health System Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and appears in Tobacco Control. Read More >>
Posted 10/29/2009
The FDA and Tobacco: Questions About the Landmark Regulation Bill
Do we start punishing smokers?
By James Hubbard, MD, MPH
The law giving regulatory authority over tobacco to the FDA is supposed to be a blow to the tobacco industry and its advertising efforts. No more flavored tobacco or “light cigarette” claims. Will it work? Read More >>
Posted 10/22/2009
Does Alcohol Increase or Decrease Your Risk of Cancer?
Study findings are confusing
By James Hubbard, MD, MPH
Well, here we go. Many recent studies, including one I referenced recently, have lauded drinking alcohol for its heart and stroke benefits. Now comes a large British study advising caution: any alcohol at all may increase the risk of cancer. Read More >>
Posted 03/30/2009
Are You Benefiting from the Power of Beans?
The beauty is in the balance
By Elaine Magee, RD, MPH
Beans offer an amazing package of nutrients—every piece is
important—but the beauty is in the balance. Beans are high in protein
and bursting with beneficial phytochemicals. You get good-quality
carbohydrates that interact with lots of fiber to be digested slowly.
Beans have been shown to result in relatively small increases in blood
glucose levels following meals—in people with and without diabetes. Read More >>
