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Dear members, The holidays are over, and we''re now open. Just as promised. (You might have already noticed that we always stick to our promises. :-)) Actually, we promised to be open on January 14, but we''re open now, January 13, as you can see, which is a day earlier. (Well, I hope, the members of the System will forgive us for that. :-)) It''s related to the hysteria raised by the authorities and the mass media around MMM. By joining forces, they''ve managed to nearly give the members of the System a heart attack and have frightened them out of their wits. Poor souls don''t know what to expect. Will we open again or not? :-))

Elderly patients are less likely to die or to be readmitted to to the hospital when they’re treated by a female physician than by a male physician, according to new research .  It’s yet another reason why it’s ridiculous for male doctors to out-earn female docs by an average of $20,000 each year. And it helps counter the narrative that women provide lower-quality care because they bear the burden of domestic responsibilities. 

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants Americans to see addiction as a brain disorder instead of a moral failing. In a new report released today , Murthy writes that, though substance abuse disorders are a public health crisis, many don’t receive the support they need. More people have a substance abuse disorder than have cancer, but only 10 percent receive treatment. And part of the reason people don’t get help is because they’re ashamed of their disease, he says .

No matter how little time you have to spare, you can always make the most of it looking after your health. Health experts have advised that, in 10 seconds, you can prevent a stroke by drinking a glass of orange juice. Research shows that Vitamin C can help reduce damage to the arteries from free radicals (they damage cells), can lower blood pressure, and help control cholesterol. In 10 seconds, you can also avoid Alzheimer’s by eating a handful of sunflower seeds (which are high in Vitamin E). This can help prevent the brain from deteriorating. The brain is so active that it produces many free radicals that damage its cells. Vitamin E can help prevent this. You can also cut out cold sores in 10 seconds by taking an aspirin. It will help relieve the pain, and cut the duration of a cold sore from an average of eight days to five. In 30 seconds, you can prevent colon cancer by eating a few Brazil nuts every day to reduce your risk of colon cancer by up to 60 per cent. Thes...