Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 09, 2005
A recent study out of the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine reports that very large amounts of a caramel food coloring can suppress the immune system.
You would think that scientists would use this information to warn people about the dangers of eating processed foods that have artificial colours. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 08, 2005
Just ran across an article on Yahoo News that provides some sad statistics on junk food in our schools.
The U.S. General Accountability Office reported yesterday that 9 out of 10 U.S. schools offer junk food like candy bars and soda to students that directly compete against school lunches. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 07, 2005
If someone you know still doesn't have enough motivation to quit smoking, you may want to let him or her know that the link between smoking and blindness is about as strong as the link between smoking and lung cancer. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 07, 2005
To me, there are few health conditions that are more sad than depression, particularly depression among children and teenagers.
A recent study out of the University of Sweden indicates that depression among children and teenagers is strongly linked to the following psychosocial factors:
1. Being shamed and humiliated.
2. Being obese.
3. Having separated parents or unemployed parents Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 05, 2005
Researchers at Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia recently discovered that extra-virgin olive oil contains a compound called oleocanthal, which has the same pain-inhibiting effects in your body as ibuprofen. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 05, 2005
Just read your blog about understanding blood pressure, and I have a question. There seems to be a lot of information out there about people with high blood pressure, but what about too low - how low is too low, and what does it mean? Information about low blood pressure seems to be pretty scarce, and I think it would be a good thing for you to comment on. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 05, 2005
With tomorrow being the first day of school for many children around the world, I just wanted to remind all of you parents out there to have your children develop the habit of wearing their backpacks evenly over both shoulders.
This habit will help to prevent the development of a spinal curve from the uneven distribution of weight caused by slinging a backpack over just one shoulder. Young children in particular are susceptible to developing permanent curves because their growing spines are quite malleable. Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 05, 2005
The purpose of this article is to outline 13 ways that you can decrease your risk of developing any type of cancer. The following 13 ways to prevent cancer are presented in no particular order:
1. If you are going to be sexually active, be in a mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who is not infected by human papilloma virus (HPV) Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 03, 2005
The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) in Oakland, California filed a lawsuit on August 31, 2005 against manufacturers and retailers of soft vinyl lunch boxes that can potentially expose children to dangerous levels of lead.
The amount of lead found in soft vinyl lunch boxes is not enough to cause acute lead poisoning, but is enough to contribute to health problems now and in the future, the most common of which are: Read more
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 31, 2005
Over the years, I've noticed that a growing number of people are reporting "dry eyes" during my initial evaluations. The most common complaints are burning, stinging, and scratching sensations. People who wear contacts often report that their eyes feel unusually uncomfortable.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it's highly advisable that you address the root causes of dry eyes, as chronic dry eyes can actually leave small abrasions on the surface of your eyes.
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