A new British study suggests that adolescents with joint hypermobility are at a greater risk for developing certain types of musculoskeletal pain later in life, especially if they are obese. Joint hypermobility at age 14, sometimes commonly referred to as “double jointedness”, led to increased musculoskeletal pain four years later in the ankle and foot, […]
The Availability of Sugar and the Impact on Diabetes Rates
A recent Public Library of Science study revealed that increased sugar in a populations food supply was linked to higher diabetes rates independent of rates of obesity. The study looked at sugar availability and medical data from 175 countries over the past ten years. They found that high sugar levels can cause diabetes, irrespective of […]
The Science of the Food Industry, Part 1
You see them every time you walk down the soda aisle in your local grocery store. The big names like Coke and Pepsi sit right at eye level, while their lesser known counterparts like Sam’s Choice, Jolly Good, and Shasta line the bottom rack. While there may be a slew of reasons why Coke and […]
Steven Schwaitzberg: A Universal Translator for Surgeons
Note: This is a guest blog by Bowei “Lulu” Song As a pre-med student majoring in Biochemistry and Psychology at the University of Minnesota, College of Biological Sciences, it is a dream of mine to become a surgeon. My passion for surgery was truly ignited when my mentor, Dr. Silverman, first brought me into the […]
5 Simple Ways to Schedule a Doctor’s Appointment
In the past, we’ve shown you how to prepare your house for surgery and how to keep the surgeon away, but today we want to highlight the simplest ways to schedule a doctor’s visit: 1) Check out the website –It’s always a good idea to check out your doctor’s website before calling to set up […]