Adam’s Journal Former President Biden has been diagnosed with a form of prostate cancer that has been described as “aggressive.” Obviously, that’s not good news for him and his family, but what does it mean in terms of prognosis and treatment options? Dr. Scofield Prescribes Former President Biden’s cancer is aggressive. Pathologists who examined his […]
Bodywork
Bodywork: You might want to leave that dropped food on the ground
Adam’s Journal My wife recently picked up one of my all-time favorite brownies for me, but on the way home, she dropped it on the sidewalk. She couldn’t bear to throw it out, so she scooped it up and left the eat-or-toss decision to me. So, what say you? (He asks, wiping tiny, brown crumbs […]
Bodywork: The benefits of weight-loss drugs beyond weight loss
Adam’s Journal Here’s a question from an Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation coworker: I’ve seen articles claiming semaglutides like Ozempic and Wegovy can reduce the risk for a rash of conditions, including dementia and alcohol use disorder. Is it the medicine having this impact, or is it the resulting weight loss? Dr. Scofield Prescribes The class […]
Bodywork: The link between smells and memory
Adam’s Journal There are certain smells that conjure a specific time or place for me. That scent that comes with an electrical storm takes me to the New Hampshire lake where I used to spend summers as a child. The aroma of maple-scented coffee brings me a picture of my wife as she makes her […]
Bodywork: Latex allergies, healthcare workers and tropical fruits
Adam’s Journal It seems that pretty much every time I go to the doctor’s, someone – or some form – asks me if I’m allergic to latex. Happily, I’m not. But it always strikes me as sort of strange that some people would have an allergy to rubber. Is this common? Dr. Scofield Prescribes Natural […]
Bodywork: Does the shingles vaccine reduce dementia risk?
Adam’s Journal I got the shingles vaccine a few years ago to – you guessed it – protect me from shingles. Now I hear it might also have beneficial effects when it comes to preventing Alzheimer’s. I am, of course, quite happy about this news, but it seems weird. Dr. Scofield Prescribes It does seem […]
