Napoli Shkolnik Represents Putnam County (NY): Opioid Fight

Fast Food, Teens and Depression

September 9, 2019

You Are What You Eat High sodium and low potassium diets may contribute to teenage depression, according to a new study. This finding may impact both patients and providers. Such a diet indicates many processed foods and few fresh fruits and vegetables. Researchers at the University of Alabama-Birmingham found a conclusive link between depression and…Read the article

Alcohol-Fueled Negligence

May 5, 2016

Alcohol is a powerful drug which can severely inhibit a person’s ability to properly and safely function. It almost goes without saying that driving, operating machinery, and performing dangerous operations such as operating a gas grill, lighting fireworks, or even working in the kitchen with sharp cutlery can put you at risk of injury. Some…Read the article

The Dangerous Consequences of Pesticide Exposure

February 12, 2016

Pesticides are in our food, in our homes, and in our offices. They are used to increase food production, in landscaping and gardening, and can never be avoided 100% of the time. While many are harmless to humans or are no longer present by the time they reach our plate or clothing (such as their…Read the article