Devotionals

March 2, 2011

Health officials urging adolescents, adults to get whooping cough booster shot

The Chicago Tribune reports that “whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory infection marked by violent coughing, has made a comeback in Chicago and in other parts of […]
February 28, 2011

Are full-body airport scanners safe?

Air travel has not been the same since September 11, 2001, when 3 commercial airplanes were hijacked and transformed into lethal weapons. Air passengers have since […]
February 28, 2011

Taking small breaks from sitting may help heart and metabolic health

Does lunch in front of a computer make us eat more? Two of my recent blogs warned of sitting too long in front of a computer […]
February 28, 2011

Update on Anastasha’s Family — Exciting news!

Readers of this blog were deeply touched by the journey of family physician, Craig DeLisi, his wife, Tonya, and their children during the prenatal life, birth […]
February 25, 2011

Scalp cooling may help patients undergoing chemotherapy save their hair

One of the more disturbing parts of some chemotherapy regimens, at least for my female patients, is the partial or complete loss of their hair. There’s […]
February 25, 2011

Shingles vaccine dramatically reduces risk of outbreaks

Readers of this blog know of my fondness for immunizations. For my patients, I recommended the shingles vaccine for people 60 years of age or older […]
February 25, 2011

Screen time (TV and computer) may be linked to increased heart risks

In multiple past blogs (see below) I’ve told you of the harms of too much screen time (TV, computer, video games, etc.) for your children. Many […]
February 23, 2011

Spoilage and labeling errors with some omega-3 and -6 supplements

A new report on the quality of omega-3 and -6 fatty acid supplements made from seed oils was recently released by ConsumerLab.com. Only 11 of 17 […]
December 29, 2020

Year-End Benedictions – 1

Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits  before his throne, and […]
December 30, 2020

Year-End Benedictions – 2

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
December 30, 2020

Year-End Benedictions – 3

May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
December 31, 2020

Year-End Benedictions – 4

May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, Selah, that your ways may be known on earth, your […]
December 31, 2020

May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful

May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, Selah, that your ways may be known on earth, your […]
January 1, 2021

The tongue has the power of life and death

… and those who love it will eat its fruit.