http://mdpnn.dot2dothealthcareblog.com Physician Parody News Wed, 12 Sep 2007 04:41:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en OK... no recent posts... because we're in the midst of an upgrade to handle videopodcasting... and a hard drive crash hasn't helped in the meantime. But stay tuned not only for video, but for more audio. Just because I haven't been able to execute a podcast with the upgrade slowed, ... http://mdpnn.dot2dothealthcareblog.com/2007/09/12/technical-difficulties/ Two coffee reports this week claim coffee can lower the risk of colon cancer, but can also give you hypertension. A long list of coffee effects from Alzheimer's Disease, to all sorts of Cancers, to even Pregnancy abound. Hard to make sense of all of it? Perhaps, but it's easy ... http://mdpnn.dot2dothealthcareblog.com/2007/08/29/coffee-and-your-health-who-really-knows-a-coffee-commentary/ Who needs a pharmacy? Go to your local grocery store and stock up on spices that can affect your health. In his inimitable style, Dr. Dunaway gives you the medical information, and then makes fun of it in this MDPNN podcast. http://mdpnn.dot2dothealthcareblog.com/2007/08/29/spice-up-your-weight-loss-libido-memory-and-mood-at-your-local-grocery-store/ HEY, Have another twinkie! After all, it's not your fault you're fat... now that we can blame it all on a virus. Let's see, starve a fever, feed a cold. Yep, that's the ticket. Let's cram another ringding down the throat of a demanding Adenovirus-36. Stop sneezing and listen in as Dr. ... http://mdpnn.dot2dothealthcareblog.com/2007/08/29/a-virus-made-me-fat/ What do you think of when you think of breast implants? A volleyball game worthy of The Man Show? Think again. How about a two to three fold increase in suicide and significant increases in drug and alcohol abuse. Even IV drug abuse... "HEY, CAREFUL where you stick that needle!!!!!" ... http://mdpnn.dot2dothealthcareblog.com/2007/08/29/breast-implants-may-kill-you/ Say it ain's so Diet Coke! You mean Diet Dr. Pepper isn't the slimmer picker-upper? Diet Pepsi... the choice of a hefty generation? A recent study demonstrates that more than one soft drink, even a diet drink can have serious health changing consequences. Join Dr. Dunaway as he gives you ... http://mdpnn.dot2dothealthcareblog.com/2007/08/29/soft-drinks-make-you-fat-even-diet-drinks-make-you-fat/ After reading this "hot news" on CNN.com, the inspiration for MDPNN was conceived, allowing laptops not only the opportunity to raise testicular temperatures high enough to cook sperm into oblivion, but to give you a chuckle. Join Dr. Dunaway for his first designed MDPNN podcast including music tracks! http://mdpnn.dot2dothealthcareblog.com/2007/08/29/your-laptop-may-lower-your-sperm-count/ Advertisers recently had the temerity to proclaim a "500% cure" for acne... with a money back "guarantee" to assure you it's a sure bet! OK... so what's a 500% cure? I think most people would be ecstatic with a 100% cure. When you hear claims that don't even make sense, ... http://mdpnn.dot2dothealthcareblog.com/2007/08/29/acne-cure-guarantees-a-500-cure-what-the-heck-is-a-500-acne-cure/ Direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical marketing efforts involve asking your doctor questions to see if whatever drug they're pushing on TV or radio might be "right" for you. Dr. Tray rants in response to the classic question that pharmaceuticals would have you ask... "Ask your doctor if you're healthy enough for sexual activity." ... http://mdpnn.dot2dothealthcareblog.com/2007/08/29/how-would-your-doctor-know-if-youre-healthy-enough-for-sexual-activity/ Hey! What do you do with all the healthcare news that's not really fit to print? Well... we've decided to put them into podcasts. My experiment with podcasting has been such a hit with listeners I'm pleased to announce the official launching of MDPNN, MD Podcasting News Network. A place where you ... http://mdpnn.dot2dothealthcareblog.com/2007/08/28/hello-world/