Adam’s Journal Flu seems to be everywhere these days, and this year’s flu season seems like it’s going to be worse than usual. Why is that? Dr. Scofield Prescribes As of this writing, I’m preparing to go on rounds at the Oklahoma City VA Hospital tomorrow. I already know that much of my morning will […]
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Bodywork: Babies and the Hepatitis B Vaccine
Adam’s Journal Earlier this month, an advisory panel to the Centers for Disease Control voted to stop recommending hepatitis B shots at birth for most newborns. My understanding is that hepatitis B is usually transmitted sexually or through intravenous drug use. So, why would babies need to be vaccinated against this virus? Dr. Scofield Prescribes […]
Bodywork: Is genome sequencing a holiday bargain?
Adam’s Journal Here’s a question from a reader: I got a half-price holiday special offer for complete genome sequencing. It said the test would identify up to 15,000 early warning signs and potential health risks for $280. Do these kinds of tests provide useful information? Chris Lee Dr. Scofield Prescribes The cost of decoding our […]
Red flags for melatonin and heart failure?
Adam’s Journal I’ve seen several recent news reports linking melatonin to heart failure. That sounds alarming. Do people using this sleep aid need to reconsider? Dr. Scofield Prescribes Melatonin is probably the most popular sleep aid in the US. A survey from the Sleep Foundation in 2022 found that more than a quarter of American […]
Bodywork: Should we skip breakfast on Thanksgiving?
Adam’s Journal Thanksgiving, that day of monumental consumption, is almost upon us. I read that on Thursday, the average American will consume 4,500 calories. Wow. This is one of those times when I’d actually like to be an underperformer. If I’m looking to curb the total amount of food I consume on Thursday, should I […]
Bodywork: Reconsidering the risks of hormone replacement therapy
Adam’s Journal I saw that the Food and Drug Administration is removing safety warnings for hormone replacement therapy creams, pills and patches. Why the about-face? And what does this mean for menopausal and perimenopausal women? Dr. Scofield Prescribes The so-called black box warning has appeared on hormone replacement products since 2003, when large government-run clinical […]
