Monday, February 13, 2006

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The Crystal Meth Problem

Crystal Meth has become the designer drug of the decade. According to one treatment specialist, the number of meth-related admissions to Maryland treatment centers has more than tripled since 1999.

Mike Gimbel

Director, Substance Abuse Education and Prevention, Sheppard Pratt Health System

 Sheppard Pratt Drug Education

Surprising Results from the Long-term Low Fat Diet Study

A recent study indicated something that we were all hoping for: eating some fat may not be as bad for you as once thought. Researchers in an extensive study found that eating a low-fat "healthy" diet did not significantly reduce the chances of cardiovascular disease or cancer. The wrinkle is that the study did not distinguish between fat types: trans fats; good fats; and bad fats.

Cheryl Anderson

Assistant Scientist, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

 Dr. Cheryl Anderson

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