Blog: Archelle on Health

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Georgiou's Top 10 Chats

06/08/2010

What do people ask a TV doctor? Since my blogs topics have been a little heavy lately...I thought I'd lighten it up a little by sharing the ten funniest or most interesting questions I've received over the last two years.

Wisdom or Innocence? Life Through The Eyes A Seven Year Old

05/21/2010

If words take on the meaning we assign to them, then what is the meaning of "holiday" and "family."

Why Did They DO That? Unraveling the Actions of the FDA

05/13/2010

On Wednesday, the FDA suddenly decided to impose their regulatory authority on personalized genetic test kits after Walgreens and Pathway Genomics announced they'd be selling them in local pharmacies. But, what triggered this response from the FDA?

Need Therapy? Have An Oreo.

During a recent family dinner, we stumbled on the topic of Oreos. We each took turns giving a detailed description of how we eat these blissful, crème-filled chocolate biscuit sandwich cookies. In 20-30 minutes, the discussion gave us more insight into each other than I imagine we'd get from 6 months of family therapy.

Make A Toast To Love in 2010

12/24/2009

It's the holiday season. Love is in the air and sex is in the news. During the last several weeks, I've talked about studies showing that 40% of teenagers have sex before their parents talk to them about the birds and the bees.

New View On Healthcare: Left Offensive Tackle

12/07/2009

The Blind Side taught me a few things about football, like the value of the left offensive tackle. I also learned a few things about myself when Sandra Bullock, playing Leigh Anne Tuohy, abruptly turned off the football game during Thanksgiving dinner and then scolded her husband for eating the string beans with his fingers. I saw myself on the screen. Leigh Anne's "don't get in my way" attitude hit close to home and her bling felt a bit familiar.

Evidence Based Guidelines vs Evidence-Based Judgment

12/01/2009

I am trying to figure out why I am still upset (frustrated, angry, concerned) about the new mammmography guidelines issued 2 weeks ago.

Read the Guidelines NOT the Headlines

11/22/2009

"Whew!" This was my first thought when I saw the front page of USA Today on Tuesday that said, "Report: Mammograms May Not Be Needed Until Age 50."

"This Is It"

11/08/2009

I've been mesmerized by Michael Jackson since I was a kid, have secretly tried to replicate his dance moves, and have even done a Fox segment on his medical oddities. I was teary as I watched the funeral and rushed out to buy the Rolling Stones Magazine Special Commemorative Edition. So, you may not be surprised that I saw "This Is It" on its opening weekend since it offered a final chance for a front row seat to his concert.