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Tuesday: Health

Emergency mental health transport remains burden on UP residents

NEWBERRY — Last year, someone called Upper Peninsula support group director Robin Spindlow, threatening suicide. After the person refused help, Spindlow filed paperwork for police to assist with the emergency. The person was taken to the local hospital and held in protective custody by ...

Talk with the Doc

Following is a list of all eleven of our United States Holidays, as designated by our federal government. New Year’s Day, Jan. 1 Martin Luther King’s Birthday, 3rd Monday in January President’s Day, 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day, Last Monday in May Juneteenth National ...

Health matters

I don’t like causing pain. Maybe it’s a psychological thing…..but, regardless, I dislike hurting people. And yet, as a physician, there are some situations where it is unavoidable. (I’m hoping this sentiment is true for most healthcare providers but I’ve read no survey on the topic.) ...

Red dye No. 3 has been banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the dye known as Red 3 from the nation’s food supply in January, setting deadlines for stripping the brightly hued additive from candies and cough syrup, baked goods and frozen treats. The agency said it was taking the action because studies ...

Urology Pearls: The recipe for heavenly hummus

Here is a recipe for Heavenly Hummus. The recipe is taken from my upcoming book, “The Dieting Doctor — A Memoir in Essays and Recipes.” Enjoy! Hummus, a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, is traditionally enjoyed either as a meal or alongside other salads. Street cooks and restaurants ...

Health Matters: The mystery of the foot bone bridge

Being a parent is challenging these days, with our offspring exposed to all manner of dangerous germs and internet dangers. Our children’s health is understandably important and when they have problems, most parents want to resolve the issue. But what if it’s a mystery? The sudden ...