There has been much gnashing of teeth and wringing of hands in the US the last few weeks about trans athletes in sport. There are ballot…

Regular readers of this column will know that I am dubious about the efficacy of dietary supplements. This skepticism is driven more by a…

Earlier this year the cycling world got very excited about 5-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar accidentally posting his power data…

I’m really not sure what Randy Polansky’s position on pediatric vaccinations is, but I decided to take him up on the invitation to do my…

My search for new excuses as to why I run so slowly continues this week with a look at seasonal allergies.

President Trump recently signed an Executive Order (EO) linking vaccines to autism. He further moved to split the measles/mumps/rubella…

Earlier this month a congressional committee led by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) held Tony Fauci, former head of NIAID, in contempt of congress…

It has been hot in much of North America and Europe this summer. Here in Colorado, the last couple of weeks have also seen the rare…

Before we get into it, let’s escort the elephant out of the room: I don’t particularly dislike radishes. I merely posit that they are more…

Although there is no purity law for bread, like the German Reinheitsgebot for beer, the basic recipe essentially includes just flour…

The MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement, among others has in recent years been promoting raw milk. Not surprisingly, one of the main…

Although the heat in Colorado has not hit the headlines so far this summer, we have been experiencing an extended period of hot, dry…

Osteoporosis is characterized by loss of bone mass over time. It is measured by bone mineral density (BMD), usually using a technique…

Since the COVID pandemic there has been a constant murmuring about the use of ivermectin to treat a range of ailments from COVID-19 to…

Disclaimer: Note that I am not a doctor. Please consider talking to your doctor about your knee pain before taking any supplements…

Social media users are all about likes and engagement. Some even think they can make money at it, despite the fact that very few make more…

FDA recently gave marketing authorization to flavoured vaping products (mango and blueberry flavours), despite concerns that they will…

HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has repeatedly encouraged parents to do their own research when it comes to vaccines and children’s…

I like a nice juicy steak as much as the next guy. I am a sworn omnivore! But will I (and you) be forced to change? I can count on the…

Secretary of Defense (aka Secretary of War) Pete Hegseth announced last week that the influenza vaccine would no longer be compulsory for…

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There are a lot of rattlesnakes in Colorado, especially in the parks that my dog frequents on a regular basis. So when we took her to the…

The greenback cutthroat trout is native to the South Platte River watershed in northern Colorado and Wyoming. Despite being thought to be…

Over the last decade or so dermal fillers have joined Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) as a replacement for surgical cosmetic procedures. Dermal…

Television is awash in advertisements from telehealth companies selling GLP-1 agonist drugs like Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound…

Not long ago, conspiracy theories like the Loch Ness Monster were just a bit of light entertainment for most of us. Only a small minority…

Forever chemicals have emerged as a significant health concern in recent years. These compounds, more technically known as per- and…

I am not a medical doctor, nor do I play one on TV. But the sound I heard coming out of a 4-year old last week was undeniable, even from…

Tehran wants ceasefire but terms ‘not good enough yet’, US president claims, as both sides launch new waves of strikes

Last month, in reaction to several high-profile fatal crashes, outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy passed the country’s strictest law on e-bike use. The law, which reclassifies e-bikes as vehicles, amounts to an effective ban on e-bikes. Starting in July, all e-bike riders in the state will be required to have a licence and registration, and most will also need an insurance policy. Riders aged 14 and under will be banned from using e-bikes altogether. The new law highlights growing tension between pedestrians, motorists, lawmakers and cyclists. It also misses the mark on the root causes of the e-bike “crisis” in the Garden State.

Certain politicians will surely be looking at the recent period of cold and snow in the Northeast and Midwest as another reason to ignore…

There has been much discussion over the last few years about GMOs (genetically modified organisms). The preponderance of negative views are…

FDA recently rejected an application for Moderna’s mRNA-based influenza vaccine. Not surprisingly, Statnews reports that the decision to…

Dietary supplements are GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe). But a perusal of the aisles at your local pharmacy/drug store will reveal a…