by Max Hammonds, MD – The most potent killer of humans for a long time has been infectious disease – viruses, bacteria, and parasites. These invaders from the outside world…
Making a Choice is a Choice
by Max Hammonds, MD “Mavis, what are you going to order?” June sat drumming her fingers on the table. “Oh, June,” Mavis shook her head at the menu. “I don’t…
Should We Be Afraid of Infectious Diseases?
by Max Hammonds, MD Ebola is only the latest infectious disease to make its appearance in the news. Previously there was SARS, MERS, swine flu, and bird flu. All of…
Traveling Health
by Max Hammonds, MD Doctor Bob folded up his stethoscope and put it in his pocket. “Is there anything else I should know, Ken?” He stood at the counter, entering…
Saturated Fat – Is it Now Safe to Eat?
by Max Hammonds, MD Two paramedics stopped for lunch at noon. Matt watched Carl order a large steak sandwich and slather fatty dressing on his salad when it came. “I…
Don’t Be Afraid of Your Food
by Max Hammonds, MD “I’m afraid my food was grown in poor soil and doesn’t have the right nutrition.” “What if my food has been contaminated by pesticides?” “Will I…
New Research, Old Conclusion
by Max Hammonds, MD Cancer is one of the scariest words in the dictionary. No one wants to hear that word – ever, whether referring to themselves or a family…
Not Everything that Irritates is Gluten
by Max Hammonds, MD The latest “fad” is to eliminate gluten from the diet – everything “gluten” is bad. Note the labels on tomatoes and bottled water: “Gluten Free” as…
How Much Colon Cancer Can We Prevent?
by Max Hammonds, MD A recent report revealed that colon cancer rates have decreased 30% in people over 50 years old. Interestingly, this good news came in March – Colorectal…