Hey there Guys. Today I was chatting with a patient about healthy eating and he asked if vitamin supplements are good for staying healthy. My answer? No. Here in Australia vitamin supplements are quite popular however for most people totally unnecessary. As reported in Australian Doctor: For some people, vitamins are a necessity. For most of us though, they are a waste of … [Read more...] about Are Daily Vitamin Supplements Useful?
Drug Sold As Ecstasy Leads To Deaths In UK
Hey there Guys. While I don't advocate for substance use I do feel it's very important to warn people of potential harm. Reports from the UK is that pills under the name of "Dr Death" have been associated with a number of deaths. While sold as ecstasy or MDMA they are actually a drug PMA. PMA is slow to show its potent effects leading people to take more pills thinking … [Read more...] about Drug Sold As Ecstasy Leads To Deaths In UK
Gay Teen Comes Out In Front Of Whole School
Hey there Guys, I just saw this amazing video and had to share it. On receipt of his "class actor" award Jacob Rudolph chose this time to share his homosexuality to his whole school. This was a huge step for this man. It's heart warming to see the support he got from the rapturous applause at the end of his speech. “Sure I’ve been in a few plays and musicals, but more … [Read more...] about Gay Teen Comes Out In Front Of Whole School
When Should You Consider Bowel Cancer Screening?
Hey there Guys. Today I really wanted to talk about an important issue: Bowel cancer. It's not pleasant to talk about but early intervention saves lives. Have you considered getting a colonoscopy? Research released this month shows in Australia only two thirds of immediate family members of someone diagnosed with bowel cancer were ever screened for colorectal … [Read more...] about When Should You Consider Bowel Cancer Screening?
Why I Believe Rapid HIV Testing Is Vital
Hey there Guys. Today I was struck by two news articles that really resonated with me and why I believe that rapid HIV testing is so important. First was an article from The Detroit News that really broke my heart. A young gay 14 year old teen came out to his mother and confessed that he had been having unprotected sex. She came through the door with her 14-year-old son … [Read more...] about Why I Believe Rapid HIV Testing Is Vital