Bacteria: the good, the bad, and the ugly -

Bacteria are everywhere, including your entire body. The bacteria in our body weighs as much as our brain–3 lbs! Bacteria can be harmful, but some species of bacteria are needed to keep us healthy. The bacteria on our skin, in our airways, and in our digestive system are the first line of defense against foreign “invaders” (pathogens) that can cause infection and other problems.

October surprise -

Huffington Post. October 2, 2013. What the government shutdown and Obamacare really all about?

Choosing wisely: tests and treatments cancer patients usually DON’T need -

The ABIM Foundation and Consumer Reports collaborated with specialty medical societies to create lists of “5 Things Physicians and Patients Should Question” as part of a national effort called Choosing Wisely (www.choosingwisely.org). The lists contain evidence-based recommendations made by experts. Here is the list of their recommendations on cancer.