Robbie Robertson, the frontman of the classic rock group The Band, died at the age of 80 in Los Angeles on August 9.
His manager of 34 years Jared Levine released a statement to Variety revealing Robertson’s passing came at the end of a long illness. Sources informed TMZ that the musician succumbed to prostate cancer.
Jamie Royal, ‘Robbie’ Robertson is survived by his first wife, Dominique Bourgeois, and their children, as well as his second wife, Janet Zuccarini. Read More...
Jesus asked Peter three times,“Do you love me?” as recorded in John 21:15–17. This occurred when Jesus was having breakfast with His disciples soon after His resurrection. Jesus used this opportunity to encourage and exhort Peter about his upcoming responsibilities and even to prophesy the manner in which Peter will die. By asking Peter, “Do you love me?” three times, Jesus was emphasizing the importance of Peter’s love and unswerving obedience to his Lord as necessary for his future ministry. Read More...
THE QUESTION When the lower body pain of sciatica from a herniated disk persists, epidural steroid injections are a common treatment. Might oral steroids be a less invasive but viable option?
THIS STUDY involved 260 adults (average age, 46) who had pain radiating through their lower back and legs because of a herniated disk. They were randomly assigned to take the steroid prednisone or placebo pills for 15 days.
Prednisone dosage was tapered, from 60 milligrams a day to 40 mg and then 20 mg, with five days at each dosage. Read More...