Can Sugar Hurt You?

By Philip M. O'Halloran, MD | April 24, 2012

Ted was a 45-year-old man in good health. He ran daily and lifted weights several times a week. He ate a balanced diet, even the veggies many of us forget. He limited chocolate and other desserts. Yet in the past few years, he said, “a spare tire has been slowly ‘inflating’ in my gut. Abdominal…

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Allergic to Mild Winters?

By Philip M. O'Halloran, MD | April 5, 2012

One of the mildest Michigan winters in many years is about to enter the history books. That was bad news for skiers and builders of snowmen, but most everybody else relished the warmth. What’s not to love? Well, funny you should ask. Due to the unseasonably warm temperatures and the lack of rain (which helps…

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