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Video games do improve the cognitive brain function in adults over 50.
Exposure to nature can accelerate a patient's healing and recovery process.
It is appropriate to prescribe cholesterol-reducing medicines for children.
The Massachusetts universal healthcare model should be implemented nationwide. or some version of it...but the idea of taxing a person for not having health care is ridiculous
Medical providers should not have the right to refuse medical care they find morally objectionable.
"Third-hand smoke" is a viable concern.
Fibromyalgia is a legitimate medical condition.
A mother should stop breastfeeding her child sometime between 6 months to 1 year.
Hospital nurses should not be allowed strike.
Face transplants will not become routine.
Obesity should not be classified as a disability.
Television ads do contribute to childhood obesity.
People should use the Internet for self-diagnosis.
There are persuasive non-religious reasons for male circumcision. i am no expert...however i would say for hygene reasons and quite frankly for appearence also
Flu shots should be recommended for people 65 and older. recommended yes...mandatory no
Stress is contagious. i am very stressed and i KNOW that it affects those around me
Vitamin C can help prevent the common cold. i am not a doctor....but i did stay at a holiday inn express....seriously i do not know but it would seem that this is true historically
Scientists should try to slow the effects of aging. if aging can be slowed...why not/ it would seem that by slowing the aging process we would also be able to improve the health of people as they age
Health insurance policies should be legally required to cover behavioral treatments for Autism. the policy should be written with the understanding that autism is present
It is ethical for doctors to prescribe placebos to unwitting patients. some patients do not need actual drug treatments and placebos could be used. of course only a doctor would make the choice and obviously monitor the patient
Life is fundamentally precious because of its potential. and it supposedly is better than death
Obesity is not socially contagious. i don't think so but obviously far to normal in our society
Detoxification diets are beneficial. i am no expert but i would think that by getting toxins out of the body, you would be making yourself better
The right to death should not be limited to those with terminal illness, chronic pain, or other specific circumstances. death and the how and when you choose it should be entirely up to you. none of us chose when we would came into this world but we sure as hell should be able to choose when we leave it. especially true for those who are terminally ill. i have been there,
Cuba's healthcare system is not effective. is anything system in Cuba effective?
The benefits of skin tanning (via UV light) do outweigh the risks. as with everything else, moderation would seem to be the best approach
Pregnant women should not avoid peanuts. peanuts....oh i thought you said avoid penis!!
Online pharmaceutical purchases should not require in-person pre-screening exams.
Flu shots should not be mandatory for children over 6 months old. not mandatory but certainly encouraged and provided for their use
Elective cesarean deliveries should not be available in the absence of medical complications. unless the patient is willing to pay the cost difference between natuaral and c-section
Acupuncture is effective at treating back pain. it seems so from what i have learned and can you really argue with something that's been in use for 1000's of years?
Humans do not have souls. unless of course they got on the soul train in the 60's
There should not be a "fat tax" on foods deemed unhealthy.
Dietary supplements should not require FDA approval.
The use of Bisphenol A in plastic bottles does pose a risk to human health.
Congress should change the eligibility guidelines for Medicaid.
Alzheimer's disease is not preventable. treatable and perhaps managable yes...but not preventable in my opinion
Life is fundamentally precious.
Masturbation is healthy. and we should all practice being healthy!!
Parents should administer over-the-counter cold and cough medicines to children under the age of six. as directed by MD