Author Archives: Dr. Denninghoff
Bacterial Protection from Allergies
If infants encounter a wide range of bacteria they are less at risk of developing allergic disease later in life. This is the conclusion of research from the University of Copenhagen, which suggests completely new factors in many modern lifestyle … Continue reading
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Lettuce Recalled after ‘Listeria’ Found
By BILL TOMSON - Wall Street Journal, Oct 14, 2011 WASHINGTON—A Salinas, Calif., farm is recalling bagged salads after a sample of lettuce tested positive for listeria, according to the producer. River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC said it was … Continue reading
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Do You Know about Medical Codes?
By ANNA WILDE MATHEWS - Wall Street Journal, Sept 13, 2011 Today, hospitals and doctors use a system of about 18,000 codes to describe medical services in bills they send to insurers. Apparently, that doesn’t allow for quite enough nuance. Search … Continue reading
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Keep Your Hearing by Playing an Instrument
By ANN LUKITS - Wall Street Journal, Oct 4, 2011 In a study of people 18 to 91 years old, those who played an instrument since 16 were better at tasks involving auditory processing than non-musicians. A lifetime of … Continue reading
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Japan Officials Failed to Hand Out Radiation Pills in Quake’s Aftermath
Japan Officials Failed to Hand Out Radiation Pills in Quake’s Aftermath – an odd bit of trivia that might not be so trivial! Dr. Denninghoff’s notes: There are 2 reactors within 30 miles of Columbia (Callaway and University … Continue reading
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The Next Nightmare may Lurk in the Medicine Cabinet!
Think that foreign cheese caused your recent nightmare? Maybe it was something else: The Next Nightmare may Lurk in the Medicine Cabinet! Dr. Denninghoff’s notes: This excellent article highlights a common and long known problem (medication side effects), … Continue reading
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A Hormone May Treat Autism, Social Disorders
Hormones aren’t just for teenagers anymore! A Hormone May Treat Autism, Social Disorders Dr. Denninghoff’s notes: A hormone produced by men and women (oxytocin) may be able to treat various “social interaction disorders” including autism and schizophrenia. … Continue reading
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Healthy Diet May Cut Risk of Birth Defects
Expecting parents should read this article, and let us know what you think! Healthy Diet May Cut Risk of Birth Defects Dr. Denninghoff’s Notes This study underlines the importance of a women’s diet in the year before pregnancy. … Continue reading
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Our Front in the Fight on Fat
Trying to help keep your children healthy? We found this cool article we thought you might enjoy called, “Our Front in the Fight on Fat”. – Dr. Denninghoff’s notes: – “A strong community effort in Portland, Maine is reducing childhood … Continue reading
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When “Use Only as Recommended” Isn’t Easy
We recommend this article entitled “When ‘Use Only as Recommended’ Isn’t Easy” – Dr. Denninghoff’s notes: – “This article highlights that medication labels and prescribtion instructions can be confusing or worse misleading. Even though consumers receive up to 3 drug … Continue reading
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