Heat Makes Emergencies More Common and Overdose More Deadly
By Mark S. Gold M.D. As New Yorkers prepare for one of the hottest Fourth of July weekends in years—with temperatures of 100°F and heat indices exceeding 110°F—public health officials…
The Slippery Slope From Pre-addiction To Addiction
By Mark S. Gold M.D. Is preaddiction real? If so, what is it? Preaddiction proposes that some addiction-related changes emerge before full substance use disorder develops—and before consequences become severe. Like…
There Are No Positives for Young Adult Cannabis Users
By Mark S. Gold M.D Experts often debate medication risks vs benefits. But, in a risk/benefit analysis for cannabis most people don’t realize that adolescents and young adults obtain no benefits from cannabis use,…
Nutrition Facts: Glossary And Definitions
Written by Wendy C. Fries - Medically Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, RD, LD, MPH Calories. The number of calories listed on a food label tells you how many calories are in one serving. It’s…
Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Green Chile Sauce
Submitted by aaronspool This recipe makes chicken- and cheese-filled corn tortillas baked under a creamy sauce infused with hot peppers. Adjust the amount of chopped chiles to suit your taste! Ingredients…
Myths And Facts About Managing High Cholesterol
Written by Julie Davis Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev, MD Myth #1: All Cholesterol Is Bad Fact: Your body needs some cholesterol to stay healthy, but you can have too much. Your total…
