Tag: Food

The Idiocy of Social Media

So, this lady on Instagram decides that she needs to post on the difference between Fanta Orange Soda in the US vs the Fanta Orange Soda in the UK. Why? No. Truly why? I hope that someone tells her that Snickers isn’t good for us. There are differences between American soda and soda bought in Europe or Mexico. It is mostly about local preferences. American sodas are more sugary for the most part. Who sees Fanta as essential to our nutrition? Anybody? Fanta is a soda, and every nutritionist will tell you that soda is not good for us. This post

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Please Help Puerto Rico

By now, all Americans should know that Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands really got slammed by hurricane Maria. Both of these tropical paradises are in dire need. The problems are many. It is become a fight for survival. They need the basics: food, clothing, shelter. Their infrastructures been devastated. This foundation was started and is supported by the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians. They’re trying to purchase and ship generators to Puerto Rico. I’m sure that you’ve already donated something to someone or to some organization. But please consider donating some money to this just cause. I appreciate it.

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Errington C. Thompson, MD

Dr. Thompson is a surgeon, scholar, full-time sports fan and part-time political activist. He is active in a number of community projects and initiatives. Through medicine, he strives to improve the physical health of all he treats.

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A Letter to America

The Thirteeneth Juror

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