Last Saturday while my 19-year-old son and I were lifting weights (a great way to spend time with your kid), I listened to a program by infectious diseases specialist Daniel Griffin, MD. Dr. Griffin starts… Read More »The Destruction of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
Many of us who work in science and medicine are reluctant to get involved in the political aspects of our professions. When politicians, media personalities and influencers talk about science and medicine too often science… Read More »Measles & Politics
Measles Outbreak and Religion This year 2 kids have died of measles. A 6-year-old and an 8-year-old who were previously healthy. They died of a vaccine preventable illness – the first in many years. The… Read More »Health Matters in 2025: Measles Outbreak and Religion
Vitamin A is being touted by social media influencers, cable news personalities, politicians, and companies that sell supplements as a treatment for measles. Some have even suggested it be used as an alternative to vaccination… Read More »The Art and Science of Medicine: Vitamin A for Measles
Staying in the Game: Protection Against Measles. Do I need a measles vaccine? Should I take vitamin A? Being infected with the measles virus can lead to serious long-term consequences and even fatalities. Two unvaccinated… Read More »Staying in the Game: Protection Against Measles
Measles, Not “Just a Rash” Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that occurs worldwide. Measles has been rare in the United States for several decades. Measles has occurred in brief limited outbreaks over the… Read More »Infectious Diseases Update: Measles, Not “Just a Rash”
In this series titled “Training 4 Life: 9 Adaptations,” I have introduced the ideas of resistance training and long-duration endurance training. In this article, I will delve into enhancing “aerobic capacity” and “anaerobic capacity.” “Aerobic”… Read More »Training 4 Life: 9 Adaptations: Enhancing Aerobic Capacity for Performance in Life
Different protein sources offer varying balances of amino acids. Some provide a composition of essential amino acids that aligns more closely with our needs compared to others. Each food source has one amino acid that… Read More »How Well Each Food Supplies Us with Essential Protein Building Blocks
A year ago, on my birthday, I launched the Health Matters website and blog. My goal has been to provide insights on fitness, nutrition, medical information, and a variety of other topics. I hope you… Read More »Health Matters Today And Tomorrow
The amount of muscle we possess and its functionality are crucial elements that influence our overall health and quality of life. In the previous article of this series, I discussed long-duration endurance exercise. This article… Read More »Training 4 Life : 9 Adaptations : Resistance Training for Muscle Mass, Function, AND Quality of Life
