12/17/2009 - Garry F. Gordon MD,DO,MD(H)
Chemicals in Newborns
Tests Find More Than 200 Chemicals in Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Study commissioned by environmental group finds high levels of chemicals in U.S. minority infants By Sara Goodman (more)


11/25/2008 - By Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.
Are You Plastic-Positive?
Plastic has become a staple in our society. It’s cheap to produce, lightweight, durable and even recyclable. Like many modern conveniences, it has become so much a part of our lives that removing plastic from our homes would be a difficult undertaking. Plastic is used to make our water bottles and our baby’s bottles, it lines metal food cans, fast food containers and microwavable food packaging. Our shower curtains are made out of plastic, our blow-up mattresses are made out of plastic, and now, due to the ubiquitous and pervasive nature of this chemical, our bodies contain plastic. (more)


7/15/2008 - Coast Magazine
A Healthy Dose of Sunshine
In the midst of this beautiful summer, make sure to take a small break from the daily grind to do a little sun worshipping- for your health! The UVB rays from the sun are bursting with protective vitamin D, an important nutrient for your bones, your heart, your immune system and your happiness. So get outside and D-light in the healthful benefits of the sun! (more)


3/30/2008 - FOX NEWS
Cell phones could be more dangerous than cigarettes
A study by an award-winning cancer expert shows that cell phone use could kill more people than smoking, it is reported (more)


1/16/2008 - By South Coast Medical Center for New Medicine
Make a Healthy Lifestyle a Must in the New Year!
Do you know what to do to prevent you and your family from developing diabetes?  Liliana Partida, our certified nutritionist, has designed a 2-part class that will give you the tools you need to start making changes toward a healthier lifestyle and away from diabetes and its potentially deadly complications. (more)