by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 18, 2024 | Deaths of Famous People
As one of the most versatile American singers of all time, Aretha Franklin was best known for singing soul music and gospel and popular songs, but with less than two hours notice, she was able to use her powerful mezzo-soprano voice to sing a great opera aria when she...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 10, 2024 | Joints & Bones
More than half of North American adults over 65 years of age suffer from osteoarthritis, and recent studies show that inflammation is involved (Curr Opin Rheumatol, 2023 Mar 1;35(2):128-134). An inflammatory diet can increase joint damage (Adv Nutr, 2020;11:815–833)...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 8, 2024 | Deaths of Famous People
The oldest living winner of the Indianapolis 500 auto race, Parnelli Jones, died at age 90 on June 4, 2024 after suffering for several years with Parkinson’s disease. He was an American professional racing-car driver who later became a racing team owner and a...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 7, 2024 | Other Diseases & Conditions
The American Thoracic Society 2024 International Conference presented very strong evidence that gas stoves burn methane that releases significant amounts of indoor nitrogen dioxide (NO2), which worsens symptoms and reduces lung function tests in people with lung...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 6, 2024 | Deaths of Famous People
Bill Walton was a professional basketball player and television sportscaster who was:one of the best college basketball players ever in spite of suffering uncountable injuries requiring 38 significant surgeries. He was elected to the National Collegiate Basketball...
