Psalms

February 3, 2012

Occasional marijuana use may not damage lungs

The Washington Post “The Checkup” blog reports, “Smoking marijuana doesn’t appear to do the kind of damage to people’s lungs as smoking tobacco does,” according to […]
February 3, 2012

Red meat consumption linked to an increased risk of stroke

Reuters reports that, according to a study published online in Stroke, red meat consumption may be linked to an increased risk of stroke.
February 2, 2012

Hormone produced by exercise helps control obesity, blood sugar levels

The San Francisco Chronicle reports a study in Nature showing that irisin, “a hormone naturally found in muscle cells … rises during exercise, converting white fat into […]
February 2, 2012

Study: “No justification” for transferring three or more embryos in IVF

The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports, “A recent study  … concluded that doctors can consider transferring two embryos in some women but that there […]
February 1, 2012

Risk of cardiac arrest for marathon participants is very, very small

The Wall Street Journal reports that new research suggests that the risk of cardiac arrest for those participating in marathons may be very small.
February 1, 2012

Are Neti pots dangerous for your health?

Neti pot users had a scare after recent news about two deaths from amebic brain infection in people using a neti pot. But this does NOT mean […]
January 31, 2012

Exercise may benefit people susceptible to Alzheimer’s

Bloomberg News reports, “People who are genetically susceptible to developing Alzheimer’s disease may be able to reduce their risk with exercise,” according to a study published […]
January 31, 2012

Nicotine patches may help counteract mild memory loss in seniors

The Washington Post asks, “Research has indicated that smokers may have a lower incidence of Alzheimer’s disease. Might nicotine patches offer memory benefits, too?”
June 28, 2021

I call out to the Lord and he answers me from his holy mountain

Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. … I […]
June 29, 2021

In your distress you called and I rescued you.

Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me. I cried out to him with my mouth; […]
June 29, 2021

I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy

Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. … I was overcome by distress and sorrow. Then […]
June 30, 2021

He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens

Your procession, God, has come into view, the procession of my God and King into the sanctuary. … Sing to God, sing in praise of his […]
July 1, 2021

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters

Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised […]
July 3, 2021

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us

For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own […]