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May 20, 2024

May 20, 1944 — The first warning order to move up and out from Anzio

Near the end of May, the 30th Infantry was ready. The command team studied every detail of the terrain, noting where the enemy strongpoints were. The […]
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May 19, 2024

Day 4 — Our Great Britain and Ireland Adventure

We’re in the middle of the London portion of our 20-day adventure in Great Britain and Ireland, a trip we’ve always hoped and dreamed we could […]
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May 19, 2024

May 19, 1944 — D-Day for the Anzio breakout set

On May 19, 1944, General Truscott of VI Corps ordered concentrations for the attack, with D-day set for the 21st. [1]
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May 19, 2024

Does God Heal? If so, always or just sometimes? If always, when? Now or later?

In my over 40 years as a physician, I’ve had to counsel many patients who have a deep religious faith who wrestle with the question, “Should […]
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May 18, 2024

Day 3 — Our Great Britain and Ireland Adventure

We’re at the start of the London portion of our 20-day adventure in Great Britain and Ireland, a trip we’ve always hoped and dreamed we could […]
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May 18, 2024

May 18, 1944 — On Anzio the front-line men realize a vast operation is coming

In late May, the front-line men realize that a vast operation is beginning. Night after night practically every cannon on the beachhead blasts the enemy positions. […]
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May 17, 2024

Day 2 — Our Great Britain and Ireland Adventure

We’re at the start of our 20-day adventure in Great Britain and Ireland, a trip we’ve always hoped and dreamed we could make one day. We […]
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May 17, 2024

May 17, 1944 — On Anzio Phil received his first promotion to 1st Lieutenant

Starting May 17, the 30th Infantry Regiment had several award ceremonies in the Pine Grove Corps Reserve Area. At the age of nineteen, Phil was promoted […]
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June 12, 2009

Lying to your doctor may endanger your health and life

Have you ever told a fib to your physician? Perhaps a little white lie? Have you been less than honest about your social habits? Or, you […]
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July 3, 2009

Routine Prostate Cancer Screening May Be More Harmful Than Helpful

Most of my male patients are confused about all the recent information for and against prostate cancer screening using the PSA blood test. What’s the latest […]
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July 10, 2009

Caloric restriction may prevent disease, increase life span, researchers say

At least in rhesus monkeys. As long-time readers of this blog know, I usually don’t comment on animal studies. But, the likelihood of these data applying […]
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July 22, 2009

Hormone therapy for menopause symptoms increases ovarian cancer risk. Should you worry?

I’ve received questions from women who are taking hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms who are wondering about a flurry of news reports this last week like […]
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July 31, 2009

New Study Finds 66 Percent Increased Breast Cancer Risk After Abortion

A new study done on women in Turkey who had abortions has reported a 66 percent increased risk of contracting breast cancer as a result. The […]
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August 3, 2009

Researchers say tanning beds cause cancer and are as risky as tobacco or asbestos

The CBS Evening News reported, on July 28, that, according to a paper published online July 29 in The Lancet Oncology, tanning beds may “pose as […]
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