What is the connection between COVID and Blood Type? Is there one? I’ve been reading various reports regarding COVID and blood type. Some studies say there is a link and some don’t. Some scientists are skeptical of any talk about blood types and disease risk, an area that has been explored for years, yet with […]
There has been a lot of praise for Singapore’s Response to COVID-19, especially in the beginning of the pandemic. There has also been a lot of criticism over how the US handled the pandemic, which leads to the question: Why did Singapore’s reponse work well, compared to the US’s response? What did they do differently? […]
Anorexia Unlocked, with JL Keez: Hi guys. On a recent Causes or Cures podcast episode, I was thrilled to feature JL Keez, founder of Anorexia Unlocked, a powerful online program to help people overcome anorexia and eating disorders in general. This is a great and inspiring podcast for anyone struggling with anorexia, or any eating […]
Disclaimer: After a large randomized controlled trial, the FDA revoked the EUA authorization for hydroxychloroquine and no longer recommends its use for COVID-19. Other early treatment drugs continue to be tested in large randomized controlled trials. Please keep that in mind if you listen to the podcast. While doctors can prescribe drugs off-label, a […]
Prior to the current pandemic, the news cycle was dominated by the opioid epidemic, a beast that has taken the lives of many people from all walks of life. Recently, the Sackler family’s Purdue Pharma, the maker of Oxycontin, plead guilty to federal criminal charges related to the marketing and selling of opioids. Universities, like […]
What is the scientific evidence for The Shroud of Turin, as it currently stands? To help me determine this, I’m excited to say that I interviewed Barrie Schwortz on a recent Causes or Cures podcast. Who is Barrie? Barrie was the Official Documenting Photographer for the Shroud of Turin Research Project (STURP), the team that […]
What does medicating normal mean? Does it happen? Should we refrain from medicating emotions and feelings that are perfectly normal given the circumstances? These and related topics will be discussed in this Causes or Cures podcast episode. In this episode , I chat with Wendy Ractcliffe and Angela Peacock about the documentary film, Medicating Normal. […]
Do medical miracles give you hope or do you think they are all hoaxes? Or perhaps explained by a scientific process we just don’t understand yet? I, probably like a lot of you, have prayed for a medical miracle. When I was little, and my hemophiliac dog Curly was on his death bed, his […]
On one of my more recent Causes or Cures podcast episodes, Dr. John McDonough explains the metaphor of Medicare for All. Medicare for All is a highly controversial and emotional topic. For some, it’s the most important voters’ issue. It’s also incredibly hard to define. For instance, does it equate to universal access to […]
Cell phones and pregnancy? That’s a thing? Well sort-of, but not really. The below post is with a doctor/researcher who studied the effects of cell phone radiation on mice. Do you have to worry? Probably not, but this is an interesting topic to explore. Do animal results translate to similar results in humans? […]
In Episode 41 of my health podcast, Causes or Cures, I chat with national expert Dr. Jaclyn Schildkraut about mass shooters and how to respond to mass shootings. Though the pandemic has affected school openings, a lot of kids and college students are returning to their classrooms this Fall, including my nieces and nephews. […]
What is the relationship between Obesity and COVID-19? Does one fuel the other and vice versa? You know, the pandemic has bred a lot of memes. Some of the memes were about how folks were gaining the “COVID-19”, meaning 19 pounds while on lockdown or in quarantine. Folks were gaining weight! When I first […]
Hi everyone! Dr. Erin here. I wanted to let you know that I have a new podcast posted on The Hygiene Hypothesis and its link to the microbiome, a leaky gut and chronic inflammatory diseases. That’s a lot…so let’s break it down. First, what is the Hygiene Hypothesis? It’s a proposed explanation that states that […]