By Dr. Gifford Jones Saturday, June 18, 2011
How would you react if your doctor said, “Remove your pants and bend over”? Then picked up a ruler and measured the distance from the middle of the anus to the base of the scrotum, the anal-genital distance (AGD). You might decide this doctor is wacky, and quickly find another physician.
Dr. Shanna Swan, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Rochester, New York, reports an unusual finding in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. Swan and her colleagues discovered that pregnant rats, exposed to phthalates, commonly used chemicals suspected of having adverse effects on hormones, produced infertile offspring.
By Dr. Gifford Jones Saturday, April 23, 2011
Feeling deprived? No roll in the hay recently? If so, don’t despair, tonight may be the night. However, the Journal of The American Medical Association reports that a session of steamy “amour” can be a dangerous pastime. But could it help The Toronto Maple Leafs to win The Stanley Cup?
Dr. Issa Dahabreh, researcher at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, studied 6,000 people in their 50s and 60s who were sexually inactive and had suffered heart problems. She asked, “What were you doing two hours before the cardiac event?” She discovered that some had gotten lucky and were involved in sexual intercourse after considerable abstinence. But they also suffered a 2.7 fold increase in the risk of sudden heart attack.
Rothbart Centre for Pain Care Fills Gap In Access to TreatmentBy Online Wednesday, March 30, 2011
TORONTO, Ontario – March 30, 2011 CORRECTED VERSION – The Rothbart Centre for Pain Care today announced the official opening of its x-ray room and subsequent completion of its 17,000 square foot facility ─ a much needed treatment centre for Torontonians living with chronic pain. Note: Photography is available.
Chronic pain is a disease characterized by pain lasting well beyond the time of normal healing (longer than 6 months) and effective treatments do exist. Unfortunately, Toronto and surrounding city centres have witnessed a decrease in available pain services and a resultant increase in wait times. Budget restraints within the hospital setting, and a failure to meet treatment regulations within the private sector, have been among the driving forces behind the closure of pain clinics. Furthermore, fewer and fewer clinics have staff specialized in the area of interventional pain management. Simply put, treatments do exist, yet are difficult to access.
How to Decrease A Big GutBy Dr. Gifford Jones Saturday, February 12, 2011
“How did this happen?” you wonder when you look in the mirror. Your stomach used to be flat. The conclusion is obvious. You’ve developed a large gut, like millions of other North Americans. It’s called “killer fat” and it increases by four times your risk of heart disease. But here are ways to reverse this dangerous problem.
Sex While Sleeping?By Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, August 22, 2010
“Do you know what I dreamed about last night?” is a remark often heard over breakfast. The dream may be a remembrance of a past trip, or a vision of a long-departed friend. But have you ever dreamed about sex? If you have, you may be smiling while enjoying your morning coffee, but it’s highly unlikely that your dream will be discussed around the table. So how often does “The Sleeping Beauty Syndrome” occur? And is it possible to experience the Real McCoy while sleeping and not be aware it’s happened?
Circumcision : Does This Brutal Procedure Cause ED?
By Dr. Gifford Jones Sunday, April 4, 2010
Why did my loving parents do this to me many years ago? I’m sure their doctor told them it was the hygienic thing to do. But I’m equally sure I must have been screaming like hell while it was being done. Today, millions of circumcisions are still performed. But it’s time to stop this shocking brutality and the complications associated with it.
Off-With-Your- Panties-Videos At Age Six?By Dr. Gifford Jones Monday, March 2, 2009
“Do you know where your children are this evening?” It’s a question we often hear these days about parents who fail to keep an eye on their children’s whereabouts. But suppose you’re a diligent parent and they’re in your own home. How safe are they when watching television?
Do The Toronto Maple Leafs Need More Sex?By Dr. Gifford Jones Monday, January 28, 2008
What’s wrong with the Toronto Maple leafs? They haven’t won a Stanley Cup since 1967. This year, again, they’re floundering and may once again miss the playoffs.
