A few of the topics covered in this issue: medical marijuana in Georgia; Ray Rice, the NFL, and domestic violence; Jameis Winston, the NCAA, and STUDENT CRIMINALS – Oops. Did I just say STUDENT CRIMINALS? I meant student athletes; the Affordable Care Act; a breakthrough pancreatic cancer treatment; amazing (truly amazing) skin graft news… And that’s really just the tip …
PSA of the Week
Proper nutrition is important for all of us, but especially for young children. Many people think it’s difficult to get kids to eat all the good stuff: broccoli, asparagus, spinach, peas, green beans, et cetera. Nothing could be farther from the truth. It’s very, very simple. As you can easily see, all you need is a Kit Kat bar. Works …
I Love Monday
I’m going to come out today. No more hiding in the closet for me: I love human beings. There. I said it. Finally. It’s hard to believe there was a time when I thought it was rude and cold and impersonal for someone to have an answering machine or an answering service. I could imagine them sitting right there choosing …
You have a story to tell. Everyone does.
The Medical Examiner is always looking for the stories of our readers’ adventures with the medical profession. Have you had a tragic experience? A hilarious one? Something in your own cozy home, or halfway around the world? Something you learned a great lesson from that you could help other people with? Send it! If it’s something you’d like to keep …
The 7/11 Issue drops!
To celebrate our 7/11 issue (which happens to be our gala 8th Anniversary issue), drop by any 7-11 worldwide and ask for “the Medical Examiner Special.” Available today only! Some exceptions may apply. Not available in New Jersey. Taxes, fees and dealer prep extra. For best results use by expiration date. Close cover tightly. Keep frozen until ready to use. …
BE FRUITFUL
That, ladies and gentlemen, is our message to you. Summer is peak season for fruit. And fruit is peak performance fuel, chock full o’ vitamins, fiber, and plain old wonderful flavors. Eat some every day. As usual, there’s plenty of fruity and fruit-free reading packed into all 16 pages. Dive in!
Pet Therapy Saturday
Cats & Dogs is sponsored by Boardwalk to Bark Place Kennel & Daycare, Grovetown, GA (706) 556-8127 www.boardwalktobarkplace.com
WANTED: Medicine in the First Person articles
As you know, the Medical Examiner runs, in every issue, a plea for Medicine in the First Person articles. And we then run said articles in nearly every issue, thank you very much. If you’re unfamiliar, these are reader tales of their medical adventures (and misadventures). Some are short. Some are long. Some are hilarious. Some are unbelievably sad and …
Monday falls on a Tuesday this week.
Remember those who don’t have a job and wish they had yours. It’s a privilege to have a job, so enjoy yours to the max.
It’s another fresh new issue!
And it’s a doozie! (Or do you say doozy?) Looking for home-grown natural foods at markets, restaurants and farmstands? Kim Beavers (of WRDW’s “Eating Well with Kim” fame) dishes on all the best spots. And what about local/home-grown versus organic? She’ll fill you in there too. Also in this issue, a quite memorable Medicine in the First Person. We’ll call …