Good Day Health

Tuesday, February 25 - Host Doug Stephan and Dr. Ken Kronhaus of Lake Cardiology (352-735-1400) cover a number of topics affecting our health. First up, the severity of this year’s flu, a drastic increase of adults being diagnosed with pneumonia and MRSA, and why getting more rest when you’re sick is beneficial to your immune system, especially when going to work is only spreading your illness around. Then, the conversation shifts to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation as the Secretary of Health and Human Services and where he might start first in investigating harmful food ingredients and additives, the safety of childhood vaccines and anti-depressant drugs, harmful herbicides, and effects of electromagnetic radiation. Additionally, Doug and Dr. Ken discuss that latest information on the Avian Flu, why there is a rise in lung cancer amongst non-smokers, a connection in depression and long-term health issues relating to heart disease, a focus on the rise of gambling addiction, and the differences between wei