The idea of regulating sugar was proposed recently by several researchers from the University of California who cited studies suggesting that sugar was “associated with” (not the same as “has caused”) a rise in conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. As a practitioner, I share their frustration about the obesity epidemic, but regulating sugar Read more
Diabetes
I’m on the Amtrak Northeast regional train headed from NYC to DC on a recent Friday afternoon. The amplified metallic voice of the conductor is booming, but instead of the usual “Next station stop: New Carrollton, Maryland,” I hear in a plaintive tone: “Is there a doctor on the train?” followed by a request for Read more
