The latest issue of Technology Review contains several fascinating articles (as usual), but one in particular struck me as directly relevant: researchers are developing better ways to visually image pain and how we modulate suffering. …
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Happy Birthday to Me
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of "the whole child," I wanted to share with you reflections of the year past and some exciting developments for the year to come. …
Second-Hand Death
Today, U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona issued a comprehensive report, The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke, which concludes (drum-roll please): "There is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke." …
The Medical Home
A recent AP piece caught my eye: "Medical home concept catching on in U.S." The medical home idea is one I've spoken about quite a bit as a paradigm for pediatric primary care, as many of its tenets parallel and complement those of integrative pediatrics. …
Breast or Bust?
Today's NY Times Science Times front page blares "Breast-Feed or Else." Does the science support the ultimatum? …
At What Price?
Ready or not, Wal-Mart's going organic. What are the long-term implications of this decision? …
WHA Keynote Address: HRH The Prince of Wales lauds IM
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales addressed the 59th World Health Assembly today, championing the cause of integrative medicine. …
Top 5 Environmental Threats
When asked recently what I believed were the top 5 environmental threats to children's health, I immediately thought of a few obvious candidates. Upon more careful deliberation, here's what I decided. …
“I’m Just A Bill”
As the Schoolhouse Rock song goes, the NJ bill to ban thimerosal in vaccines (A1324/S618) is moving along, finally out of committee today. …
Supplement Safety: ABC WNT feature
"Be careful what you wish for." I should have seen it coming, but, hey, that's what I get for playing in the sandbox with the big boys. …