House Calls Archives
House Calls Archives
America’s Natural Doctor and acclaimed health expert, Dr. Mark Stengler, keeps you up to date on the latest breakthroughs from the world of natural and conventional medicine – and the current events that could affect your health – through his daily e-letter, House Calls. It’s absolutely FREE and is delivered right to your inbox each day. To start receiving House Calls, just enter your e-mail address in the space provided in the right-hand column and click "Sign Me Up!"
15655
May 2013 | Show More | Hide
- Drinking increases liver risk | May 17, 2013 | Show Preview | HideEven a moderate drinking habit can damage the liver, especially in women. And a drinking habit combined with obesity can triple the risk of liver disease.
- Cocoa nutrients protect the brain | May 17, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe nutrients found in cocoa can protect brain cells from the damage linked to dementia, according to new research.
- Exercise can help dementia patients | May 16, 2013 | Show Preview | HideA little exercise can slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and improve physical function.
- Mediterranean diet can protect your brain | May 16, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe same Mediterranean diet that's great for your heart is also terrific for the brain, slashing your dementia risk by nearly a fifth, according to new research.
- Soda in diabetes link | May 14, 2013 | Show Preview | HideSoda has been linked to diabetes yet again, with each daily can you drink increasing your risk by more than a fifth.
- Common bone drug stops bone from growing | May 14, 2013 | Show Preview | HideA common drug given to women suffering from osteoporosis can block new bone from forming, according to the latest research.
- Stay healthy with the sunshine vitamin | May 12, 2013 | Show Preview | HideVitamin D is a known immune booster, and new research shows why: It activates at least 160 genetic pathways involved in fighting disease.
- Selenium can stop prostate cancer cold | May 10, 2013 | Show Preview | HideSelenium not only protects against prostate cancer, it can also slash your risk of the most aggressive and potentially deadliest tumors of all.
- Walking can be healthier than running | May 9, 2013 | Show Preview | HideA regular walking habit can slash your risk of diabetes and heart disease as well as -- or better than -- running.
- Mercury can cause diabetes | May 7, 2013 | Show Preview | HideExposure to the toxic metal mercury can increase your risk of diabetes by as much as two-thirds, according to new research.
- U.S. meat loaded with drug-resistant germs | May 5, 2013 | Show Preview | HideNew data shows that up to 87 percent of U.S. meat samples contain bacteria -- and up to half contain drug-resistant strains.
- Pavement chemical in cancer link | May 3, 2013 | Show Preview | HideA chemical found in the coal tar used to seal driveways and other surfaces can increase your cancer risk by 38 times.
- How Big Pharma hides the truth on drug side effects | May 3, 2013 | Show Preview | HideBig Pharma salesmen rarely discuss side effects with doctors and almost never mention serious risks, despite being required by law to do so.
- Seniors with a faster heartbeat die sooner | May 2, 2013 | Show Preview | HideNew study finds that seniors with a faster heartbeat in the "healthy zone" die an average four to five years earlier.
- Western diet linked to unhealthy aging | May 2, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe common ‘Western diet' leads to unhealthy aging, including an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease.
April 2013 | Show More | Hide
- Aging bones don't need fluoride | Apr 30, 2013 | Show Preview | HideFluoride is supposedly good for your bones, but it's just not true. New research confirms that supplements of this toxic metal won't improve thinning bone in seniors.
- Positive thinking leads to healthy aging | Apr 30, 2013 | Show Preview | HideSeniors who have a positive attitude about aging age better, new research confirms.
- The bacterial secret to weight loss | Apr 28, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe weight loss that follows stomach surgery may not be caused by the smaller stomach, but by the change in gut bacteria that takes place afterwards.
- New link between heart risk and dementia | Apr 26, 2013 | Show Preview | HidePeople with risk factors for heart problems also face serious dementia risk. Take care of one, and you'll ease the other.
- Testosterone can ease MS in men | Apr 26, 2013 | Show Preview | HideTestosterone can ease disability and cognitive problems in men with multiple sclerosis.
- Meet the real 'killer stress' | Apr 25, 2013 | Show Preview | HideStress can be bad -- and stress that lingers can be even worse, leading to the chronic inflammation that can increase your disease risk.
- Mood problems increase death risk in heart patients | Apr 25, 2013 | Show Preview | HideCommon mood disorders such as depression and anxiety can increase the risk of death in heart patients.
- Allergy drops work as well as shots | Apr 23, 2013 | Show Preview | HideAllergy drops placed under the tongue work about as well as shots. But a similar natural approach can work just as well.
- Herpes can lead to dementia | Apr 23, 2013 | Show Preview | HideCommon infections including herpes simplex 1 and 2 can increase your risk of dementia. Here's how you can turn that risk around.
- Fish oil adds 2.2 years to your life | Apr 21, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil can add 2.2 years to your life and slash your risk of serious heart problems, according to new research.
- Simple ways to ease fibro pain | Apr 19, 2013 | Show Preview | HideA little bit of exercise can go a long way for fibromyalgia patients, with a gradual workout program leading to improvements over nine months.
- Half of joint surgery patients see no improvement | Apr 19, 2013 | Show Preview | HideNearly half the patients who get joint surgery see little to no improvement -- but natural cures can often do what those operations can't.
- The hidden sources of salt in your diet | Apr 18, 2013 | Show Preview | HideMany people get double the limit of sodium or more -- in part because excess salt is hidden in many common foods.
- Low magnesium raises heart risk | Apr 18, 2013 | Show Preview | HideLow levels of magnesium can raise your risk of heart disease and dying of heart disease.
- Radiation for breast cancer linked to heart disease | Apr 16, 2013 | Show Preview | HideWomen who get radiation for breast cancer face an increased risk of heart disease in the years and even decades after.
- Mammograms boost stress in women | Apr 16, 2013 | Show Preview | HideWomen who have ‘false alarms' as a result of mammograms can face as much stress and other problems as actual cancer patients.
- CDC warns of deadly new hospital bug | Apr 14, 2013 | Show Preview | HideA new superbug called CRE is tearing through hospitals. It can resist even powerful last-resort antibiotics, and it kills half of all who become infected.
- Dementia isn't always dementia | Apr 12, 2013 | Show Preview | HideA third of all seniors supposedly die with dementia -- but in many cases, it's not dementia at all. Get the truth here.
- The polyphenol that can turn back time | Apr 12, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe ‘red wine' antioxidant resveratrol can fight aging, a Harvard study confirms. But red wine isn't the best way to get it. It's not even a good way to get it.
- Why you eat too much when you watch TV | Apr 11, 2013 | Show Preview | HideEating while distracted leads to overeating -- and not just while you're distracted. It can also lead to eating more later.
- Sandwiches can kill you | Apr 11, 2013 | Show Preview | HidePeople who eat the most processed meats such as lunchmeat have a higher risk of death from all causes, especially cancer and heart problems.
- Sugar-sweetened drinks kill 25,000 Americans a year | Apr 9, 2013 | Show Preview | HideSugary drinks such as soda are taking a deadly toll, killing at least 25,000 Americans every year, according to new research out of Harvard.
- How green tea fights dementia | Apr 9, 2013 | Show Preview | HideA compound in green tea can fight dementia by breaking up and even preventing the brain plaques linked to the condition.
- Missing teeth & bleeding gums linked to heart risk | Apr 7, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe oral bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease also cause heart disease -- so poor dental health can lead to serious heart problems.
- Sleep loss adds two pounds over five nights | Apr 5, 2013 | Show Preview | HideJust five nights of missed sleep can add two pounds to your waistline, according to a new study.
- Insomnia triples heart failure risk | Apr 5, 2013 | Show Preview | HideInsomnia can strain your heart -- which is why the nightly loss of sleep can triple your risk of heart failure, according to one new study.
- Milk can increase breast risk | Apr 4, 2013 | Show Preview | HideWomen with breast cancer who eat the most high-fat dairy have a higher risk of dying of the disease.
- Diabetes meds linked to inflammation of the pancreas | Apr 4, 2013 | Show Preview | HideCommon diabetes drugs can increase the risk of acute pancreatitis and precancerous changes in the pancreas.
- Why you need LDL cholesterol | Apr 2, 2013 | Show Preview | HideYou've heard LDL cholesterol is bad. But it's not as bad as you've been lead to believe. In fact, you need it -- so don't bring your levels down too far.
- Statins linked to kidney damage | Apr 2, 2013 | Show Preview | HideCommon statin drugs can increase your risk of acute kidney damage by more than a third, according to a new warning.
March 2013 | Show More | Hide
- Sitting can slow your metabolism | Mar 31, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe sedentary lifestyle of office workers and couch potatoes can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease and more.
- Self-help works for major depression | Mar 29, 2013 | Show Preview | HideBasic steps such as reading self-help books can ease depression even in ‘major' cases.
- Volunteer work can improve heart health | Mar 29, 2013 | Show Preview | HideRegular volunteer work can help boost the heart and lower your risk of cardiovascular problems.
- BPA disrupts brain development | Mar 28, 2013 | Show Preview | HideBPA, a chemical used in plastics, can damage brains during a critical phase of development.
- Chemicals found in organic foods | Mar 28, 2013 | Show Preview | HideEven switching to a diet of all organic foods can expose you to high levels of hormone-like chemicals such as BPA and phthalates.
- Painkillers lead to deadly addiction | Mar 26, 2013 | Show Preview | HidePrescription meds such as the opioid painkillers commonly given to seniors kill more Americans than illegal drugs.
- Omega-3 fatty acids can protect skin from UV rays | Mar 26, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil can protect the skin from the damage caused by the UV rays of the sun.
- Mediterranean diet can slash heart & stroke risk | Mar 24, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe common-sense Mediterranean diet can cut the risk of stroke by nearly half and reduce the risk of all major cardiovascular events by a third.
- Stomach acid drugs commonly misused | Mar 22, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe PPI meds given for heartburn are supposed to be short-term drugs -- but most docs prescribe them for years, against guidelines.
- Fast food and diabetes grow together | Mar 22, 2013 | Show Preview | HidePeople now get more than 10 percent of their calories from fast food. And new numbers show nearly 30 million Americans are diabetic.
- Flu shot offered almost no protection | Mar 21, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe flu shot had just a 9 percent effectiveness rate in seniors this year, according to the CDC.
- Driving with the cold is worse than drinking | Mar 21, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe common cold can impair your driving and slow your reaction times to the same extent as four beers.
- The right diet for the right amount of sleep | Mar 19, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe best way to sleep well is to eat well. And the best way to eat to get the sleep you need is to make sure you get a variety of healthy foods.
- Lack of sleep leads to DNA damage | Mar 19, 2013 | Show Preview | HidePoor sleep can damage you on a genetic level -- and the DNA dangers can start to appear in as little as five nights.
- The ancient cure for stress and anxiety | Mar 16, 2013 | Show Preview | HideAshwagandha, an ancient herbal remedy, can ease stress, anxiety and more, according to new research.
- High-glycemic foods increase diabetes risk | Mar 15, 2013 | Show Preview | HideFoods high on the glycemic index -- especially sugars -- can dramatically increase the risk of diabetes, according to new research.
- Mediterranean diet keeps diabetes under control | Mar 15, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe Mediterranean diet can help diabetics lose weight, control blood sugar and improve cholesterol, according to new research.
- No-stick chemical can damage joints | Mar 14, 2013 | Show Preview | HideA common chemical used in no-stick cookware can damage joints and increase the risk of osteoarthritis in women.
- Is the common cold in your genes? | Mar 14, 2013 | Show Preview | HideCatch colds often? The reason might be in your DNA. Find the cause -- and how to fix it -- here.
- Acupuncture eases seasonal allergies | Mar 12, 2013 | Show Preview | HideAcupuncture can ease the symptoms of seasonal allergies and decrease your need for medication.
- Cortisone shots hurt tennis elbow recovery | Mar 12, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe most common treatment for tennis elbow doesn't work. Steroid shots actually make relapse more likely.
- Common drugs lead to falls in seniors | Mar 10, 2013 | Show Preview | HideSome of the drugs most commonly given to seniors, including sleeping pills and antidepressants, can increase the risk of falls.
- Any drinking habit can be deadly | Mar 8, 2013 | Show Preview | HidePeople who drink have a higher risk of cancer -- and that includes so-called moderate drinkers.
- Kidney tumors don't always need treatment | Mar 8, 2013 | Show Preview | HideSometimes, the best cancer treatment is no treatment at all -- and that's often true for small kidney tumors in seniors.
- The right amount of exercise | Mar 7, 2013 | Show Preview | HidePart of getting exercise is getting the right amount -- and sometimes, that means starting out light and working your way up.
- Slashes your prostate risk by getting movement | Mar 7, 2013 | Show Preview | HideActive men are less likely to have prostate tumors and less likely to have more aggressive cancers when they do get tumors.
- ‘Diet' sodas cause diabetes | Mar 5, 2013 | Show Preview | HideDiet soda isn't better than regular -- it's actually worse, as new research finds it can actually increase the risk of diabetes.
- Fried foods lead to stroke | Mar 5, 2013 | Show Preview | HideA diet rich in Southern-style foods can increase your risk of stroke -- while a Mediterranean-style diet can lower it.
- Prostate treatment side effects can linger | Mar 3, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe side effects of prostate surgery such as sex problems can linger for years or even last the rest of your life, according to new research.
- Alcohol disrupts sleep cycles | Mar 1, 2013 | Show Preview | HideA drink before bed might help you fall asleep -- but it won't give you the quality sleep you need and could cause sleep disturbances.
- Gatorade change won't make it better | Mar 1, 2013 | Show Preview | HideGatorade's decision to remove a controversial ingredient doesn't make it any better -- because it's still loaded with sugar.
February 2013 | Show More | Hide
- Snoring can hurt your heart (and your spouse's ears) | Feb 28, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe risks of snoring go beyond an annoyed spouse: New research finds snorers have a higher risk of thicker arteries.
- Married people more likely to survive heart attack | Feb 28, 2013 | Show Preview | HideYour spouse can save your life, even if you don't realize it: Married people are more likely to survive a heart attack.
- Women who take multivitamins have better moods, lower stress | Feb 26, 2013 | Show Preview | HideMultivitamins can help improve the mood, beat stress, fight fatigue and more, according to new research.
- D levels sink to new lows | Feb 26, 2013 | Show Preview | HideVitamin D levels continue to plunge, with more people battling insufficiencies and even deficiencies than ever before, according to a new study.
- Common foods are often fakes | Feb 24, 2013 | Show Preview | HideA new report finds at least 800 new examples of food fraud in the past year alone. Here's how to spot the real thing in the supermarket.
- SSRI drugs may slow the heart | Feb 22, 2013 | Show Preview | HideHere's one more risk that comes from common SSRI drugs: They can slow the heart, according to new research.
- Omega-3s boost intelligence | Feb 22, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil can actually make young children smarter, according to new research.
- Exercise can slash dementia risk | Feb 21, 2013 | Show Preview | HidePeople who exercise in middle age are more than a third less likely to get dementia, Alzheimer's, cancer, or be obese later in life.
- Vitamin D & calcium work when bone drugs fail | Feb 21, 2013 | Show Preview | HideVitamin D and calcium can cut the risk of hip fracture in women without the risks of bone drugs.
- Melamine in dishes seeps into food | Feb 19, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe melamine used in common dishes and bowls can leech into food, potentially putting you at risk of serious kidney problems.
- Aspirin triples AMD risk | Feb 19, 2013 | Show Preview | HideRegular aspirin use -- including the daily aspirin given to millions of seniors -- can triple the risk of a dangerous form of severe vision loss.
- Diet and exercise can reverse diabetes | Feb 17, 2013 | Show Preview | HideYou can turn your diabetes around and even cure yourself -- and all you have to do is change your diet and get more exercise.
- Losing fat while losing weight | Feb 15, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe toughest part of weight loss often isn't losing the weight itself -- it's losing fat with it.
- Lose weight without moving an inch | Feb 15, 2013 | Show Preview | HideOne easy way to lose weight is to simply stand up more, since three hours of standing can burn 144 calories.
- Good bacteria promotes a "youthful stomach" | Feb 14, 2013 | Show Preview | HideOccasional gas, indigestion, cramps, aches and more are all signs that your gut is out of balance -- and a probiotic is the best way to help promote that balance.
- Massive mercury load found in seafood | Feb 14, 2013 | Show Preview | HideMassive amounts of mercury are turning up in seafood, with high levels found in 84 percent of all fish during recent tests.
- Abe Lincoln's homeopathic leanings | Feb 12, 2013 | Show Preview | HideAbraham Lincoln surrounded himself with homeopaths -- and as an attorney, he did something to help advance the field himself.
- Common BPA substitute is just as bad | Feb 12, 2013 | Show Preview | HideBPS, a common substitute for BPA, may be just as bad, according to new research.
- New risks linked to migraine with aura | Feb 10, 2013 | Show Preview | HideWomen who suffer from migraine with aura have a much higher risk of serious heart problems.
- Exercise can defeat aging | Feb 8, 2013 | Show Preview | HideEndurance training isn't just healthy -- it can also help reduce the damage to your DNA that comes from aging.
- Heart patients protected by vitamin D | Feb 8, 2013 | Show Preview | HideVitamin D is essential to the heart -- and in one new study, heart patients with high levels of the sunshine vitamin were more likely to survive surgery.
- Sugar linked to obesity -- again | Feb 7, 2013 | Show Preview | HideA new look at dozens of studies finds that adding sugar to the diet leads to weight gain... and removing it leads to weight loss.
- Surgery offers weight loss with a catch | Feb 7, 2013 | Show Preview | HideAn extreme new option for weight loss involves surgically installing a valve in the belly to remove food after it's been eaten.
- CPR can work without mouth-to-mouth | Feb 5, 2013 | Show Preview | HideSome people won't learn CPR because they're afraid to perform mouth-to-mouth -- but you can save lives with just chest compressions.
- Sleep apnea hardens arteries | Feb 5, 2013 | Show Preview | HidePatients with sleep apnea have such stiff arteries that they look like the arteries of diabetics, according to a new study.
- Ginseng can help beat erectile dysfunction | Feb 3, 2013 | Show Preview | HideGinseng, an herbal remedy used in Asia for centuries, is shown to help improve erectile dysfunction in a new study.
- Diet soda in new depression link | Feb 1, 2013 | Show Preview | HidePeople who drink soft drinks have a higher risk of depression -- and people who drink diet sodas have the highest risk of all.
- Fructose leads to overeating | Feb 1, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe fructose found in sugar and high-fructose corn syrup can trick the brain into thinking it hasn't been fed at all -- leading to overeating and obesity.
January 2013 | Show More | Hide
- CT scans: More radiation than you realize | Jan 31, 2013 | Show Preview | HideCT scans deliver more than 100 times the radiation of an X-ray -- but many people don't realize the test delivers any radiation at all.
- Kids with low vitamin D have higher autism risk | Jan 31, 2013 | Show Preview | HideChildren with low levels of sun exposure and low levels of vitamin D have a higher risk of autism, according to new research.
- Fight AMD with these antioxidants | Jan 29, 2013 | Show Preview | HideAge-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness -- but key antioxidants can help save your vision.
- How mom's cure for flu really works | Jan 29, 2013 | Show Preview | HideChicken soup is a time-tested cure for flu -- and new research shows how it can actually help fight the infection that causes the disease.
- Kids who got mumps shot got sick anyway | Jan 25, 2013 | Show Preview | HideDuring the 2009 mumps outbreak, children who were vaccinated were actually more likely to get sick than those who were not.
- Infant vaccines tied to hospitalization and death | Jan 25, 2013 | Show Preview | HideBabies that get the most vaccines actually have a higher risk of hospitalization and death, according to new research.
- Junk food fats kill sperm | Jan 24, 2013 | Show Preview | HideSaturated fats -- the unhealthiest of the fats found in meat and junk food -- can cause sperm counts to plunge by 41 percent.
- The real reason women gain weight -- and how to fight back | Jan 24, 2013 | Show Preview | HideFor many women, 'muffin top' isn't caused by what they eat. It's caused by a drop in estrogen after menopause.
- The real power of sleep meds isn't what you think it is | Jan 22, 2013 | Show Preview | HideSleep drugs can help put you to sleep -- but new research says it's not the drug doing most of the work. It's the placebo effect.
- New warning over Ambien | Jan 22, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe active ingredient in Ambien and other popular sleep drugs can leave people too impaired to drive even after a full night's sleep, according to a new warning.
- Aspirin is not a ‘wonder drug' | Jan 20, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThere's a new push to put nearly everyone onto aspirin -- but it's an approach that comes with huge risks and not many benefits for most people.
- Why you don't need antibiotics for bronchitis | Jan 18, 2013 | Show Preview | HideDocs routinely give antibiotics to patients with bronchitis -- but most cases are viral, which is why a new study shows these drugs just don't work for the disease.
- Vitamin D slashes risk of respiratory infections | Jan 18, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe sunshine vitamin can help prevent respiratory infections, and reduce the need for meds when it does strike.
- Low D linked to low energy | Jan 17, 2013 | Show Preview | HideLow levels of vitamin D can lead to low levels of energy -- especially in people already suffering from sleep disorders.
- How sleep can ease your pain | Jan 17, 2013 | Show Preview | HidePeople who sleep less feel more pain -- so the ultimate pain-fighting "drug" may simply be an extra hour or two in bed each night.
- How stress can kill you | Jan 15, 2013 | Show Preview | HideStress can be as bad for you as one of the worst habits of all: New research finds it can increase your heart risk to the same extent as smoking.
- Smoking can cause sudden cardiac death | Jan 15, 2013 | Show Preview | HideWomen who smoke face up to triple the risk of sudden cardiac death of nonsmokers.
- The world is getting fatter and sicker -- and living longer, too | Jan 13, 2013 | Show Preview | HidePeople are fatter and sicker than ever around the world -- but amazingly, they're living longer. They're just not living better.
- Bioengineered salmon comes closer to your table | Jan 11, 2013 | Show Preview | HideIn a sneaky last-minute move, the feds cleared the way for the approval of a bioengineered fish despite huge potential risks.
- Curcumin matches exercise for heart health | Jan 11, 2013 | Show Preview | HideCurcumin, a compound found in the spice turmeric, was shown to help improve a major measure of heart health to the same extent as exercise.
- New push to sell flu shots | Jan 10, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe CDC claims this is a bad year for flu, so everyone should get vaccinated. But if this is a bad year for flu, the shot is the last thing you need.
- Mercury in vaccines making a comeback | Jan 10, 2013 | Show Preview | HideDocs are pushing to allow a mercury-based compound in vaccines years after asking for a ban on that same toxic ingredient.
- Why you don't need antibiotics for bronchitis | Jan 8, 2013 | Show Preview | HideDocs routinely give antibiotics to patients with bronchitis -- but most cases are viral, which is why a new study shows these drugs just don't work for the disease.
- Vitamin D slashes risk of respiratory infections | Jan 8, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe sunshine vitamin can help prevent respiratory infections, and reduce the need for meds when it does strike.
- Benzo drugs linked to pneumonia | Jan 6, 2013 | Show Preview | HideCommonly used meds, including widely used sleep and anxiety drugs, can increase the risk of pneumonia and death by pneumonia.
- Sofas found contaminated with dangerous chemicals | Jan 4, 2013 | Show Preview | HideToxic chemicals -- including chemicals being banned or phased out -- have been found in up to 85 percent of all sofas.
- New rules boost radiation levels for food | Jan 4, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe feds will allow chicken to exposed to 50 percent more radiation to kill germs in food -- here's why that's just crazy.
- Common chemical cold cause memory loss | Jan 3, 2013 | Show Preview | HideA class of chemicals commonly used in pesticides and jet fuel could be causing memory problems, including memory loss and slow reactions times.
- Chlorine in water linked to food allergies | Jan 3, 2013 | Show Preview | HideNew research shows that chlorine in the water -- from both pesticides and water chlorination -- could be responsible for some of the rise in food allergies.
- Vitamin D can keep Alzheimer's away | Jan 1, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThere's no drug that can cure dementia, but emerging evidence shows that a vitamin can keep it away -- specifically vitamin D.
- Fish oil can boost your brainpower | Jan 1, 2013 | Show Preview | HideThe omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil can give your brain a boost, improving overall cognitive health as well as memory.
December 2012 | Show More | Hide
- Stomach surgeries don't ‘cure' diabetes | Dec 30, 2012 | Show Preview | HideNew research shows that the stomach surgeries that can supposedly cure diabetes actually fail more than half the time.
- Vitamin B12 can help prevent cognitive decline | Dec 28, 2012 | Show Preview | HideB vitamins are known to power the brain and boost cognition – and new research shows that high levels of B12 can prevent cognitive decline.
- Treat heart failure naturally with CoQ10 | Dec 28, 2012 | Show Preview | HidePatients with heart failure can get all-natural support from coenzyme Q10, with new research showing it can increase the flow of blood.
- Antibiotics can cause urinary tract infections to return | Dec 27, 2012 | Show Preview | HideMen given longer antibiotic treatments have a higher risk of recurrence - making natural prevention more important than ever.
- Carotenoids can help you avoid breast cancer | Dec 27, 2012 | Show Preview | HideNew research shows that women who eat the most vegetables rich in carotenoids have a 20 percent lower risk of breast cancer.
- Losing weight without losing muscle | Dec 25, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSeniors have a special challenge when dieting: Losing weight without losing muscle. New research shows whey proteins and amino acids can help.
- Half of all doctors have at least one sign of fatigue | Dec 25, 2012 | Show Preview | HideDoctors are more worn out than ever -- and that means they could be more prone to making a medical mistake. Find out how to avoid it here.
- Tamiflu plagued by missing data | Dec 23, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe maker of Tamiflu has refused to release key data on the drug despite a growing call from major researchers and medical journals.
- Small weights at work could ease pain | Dec 21, 2012 | Show Preview | HideNeck and shoulder pain is common in office work. But working out with a small weight right at your desk could help beat that pain.
- Losing your job -- and your health | Dec 21, 2012 | Show Preview | HidePeople who lose their jobs have a higher risk of heart attack -- and the more times you lose your job, the higher that risk could be.
- Younger kids more likely to get ADHD diagnosis | Dec 20, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe youngest kids in class are more likely to be given drugs for ADHD than the oldest, a sign they don't actually have the condition in the first place.
- High-fructose corn syrup in new diabetes link | Dec 20, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe cheap sweetener high-fructose corn syrup used in nearly everything is linked to diabetes yet again.
- Chest radiation could cause breast cancer | Dec 18, 2012 | Show Preview | HideRadiation from CT scans to the chest can increase the risk of breast cancer, especially in women.
- Mammograms shown to do more harm | Dec 18, 2012 | Show Preview | HideMore than 1.3 million American women have been hurt by unnecessary breast cancer treatments because of mammograms.
- 100 million American diabetics | Dec 16, 2012 | Show Preview | HideFrightening new numbers show more Americans are diabetic than ever before -- and up to 100 million of us could have the disease soon.
- Glucosamine and chondroitin can fight inflammation | Dec 14, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSome of the most commonly used supplements today, including glucosamine, chondroitin and fish oil, can fight inflammation.
- Soda can worsen osteoarthritis in men | Dec 14, 2012 | Show Preview | HideMen with osteoarthritis who drink soda can suffer a dramatic worsening of the condition compared to men who don't.
- Soft drinks linked to prostate cancer | Dec 13, 2012 | Show Preview | HideMen who drink a can of soda a day have a 40 percent higher risk of the deadliest type of prostate tumors.
- Colon cancer powered by high-carb diet | Dec 13, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSugar and other carbs can actually feed some tumors. And if you've already had some forms of cancer, carbs can increase the odds of a recurrence.
- The CoQ10 you don't know | Dec 11, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThere's something most people don't know about coenzyme Q10 -- even people who take it daily. But you'll know it when you read this.
- How vitamin D fights cancer | Dec 11, 2012 | Show Preview | HideVitamin D can protect against cancer -- and new research shows it can actually control the protein that allows tumors to grow.
- Big conflicts in studies behind key bone drug | Dec 9, 2012 | Show Preview | HideStudies showed a bone growth drug was safe. Turns out it might not be -- and the scientists behind those studies were paid by the company behind the drug.
- Smoking bans save lives | Dec 7, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSmokers hate smoking bans -- but new research shows how those rules cut the risk of heart attack and stroke and save lives.
- Women who smoke die young | Dec 7, 2012 | Show Preview | HideWe know smokers live shorter lives. Now, new research puts a number on it: Women who smoke die 10 years earlier than those who don't
- The brain-saving benefits of exercise | Dec 6, 2012 | Show Preview | HideExercise can help prevent the brain shrink linked to diseases such as dementia.
- How moving your body can save your brain | Dec 6, 2012 | Show Preview | HideModerate levels of physical activities can keep away one of the most frightening diseases of old age: dementia.
- Disease-causing germs found in hospital food | Dec 4, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA disease-causing superbug that kills hospitalized seniors is turning up where you'd least expect it: in hospital food.
- ‘Fecal transplant' cures superbug infection | Dec 4, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe C. diff bug kills 14,000 people a year -- but a strange new treatment could change that forever. It's called a fecal transplant, and it's exactly what it sounds like.
- Why weight loss doesn't always help diabetics | Dec 2, 2012 | Show Preview | HideWeight loss doesn't always help diabetics -- because many diabetics simply don't lose enough weight.
November 2012 | Show More | Hide
- Antidepressants can lead to miscarriage | Nov 30, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSome of the most common drugs given to women of childbearing age can increase the risk of serious complications, including miscarriage.
- Kids who sleep better behave better | Nov 30, 2012 | Show Preview | HideGetting kids to behave better could be as easy as getting them to sleep 27 minutes longer each day, according to a new study.
- Steroids for back pain in fracture link | Nov 29, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSteroids commonly given to back pain patients can increase the risk of a fracture, according to the latest research.
- Cure back pain without drugs or surgery | Nov 29, 2012 | Show Preview | HideYou don't need drugs or surgery to beat back pain. Try these safe all-natural treatments instead.
- Eating to avoid dementia | Nov 27, 2012 | Show Preview | HideYou can protect your brain from dementia right now -- and all you have to do is commit to a healthy and delicious diet.
- How carbs lead to dementia | Nov 27, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that people who eat the most carbs have four times the risk of mild cognitive impairment, which often leads to dementia.
- Why walkers and joggers are healthier | Nov 25, 2012 | Show Preview | HideYou can get healthier without even breaking a sweat -- and all you have to do is walk a little faster.
- Natural protection from the flu | Nov 23, 2012 | Show Preview | HideFlu shots are being recalled after mystery particles turned up in some batches. Here's a much better way to protect yourself from the virus.
- New problems found in flu shots | Nov 23, 2012 | Show Preview | HideFlu shot is being recalled after mystery particles were found in some batches. Here's why you don't need the shot in the first place.
- How diet can beat depression | Nov 22, 2012 | Show Preview | HideMany cases of depression are really just cases of poor nutrition -- and fixing the diet can also cure the depression.
- New concerns of suicide and antidepressants | Nov 22, 2012 | Show Preview | HideOne new study claims that some SSRI drugs don't increase the risk of suicide in kids -- but the evidence shows why that risk is all too real.
- Why breakfast is important | Nov 20, 2012 | Show Preview | HideBreakfast can do more than give you a burst of energy in the morning. It can also help make sure you don't eat too much at lunch.
- Obese people more likely to be hospitalized | Nov 20, 2012 | Show Preview | HideGaining weight will also help you gain entry in the ER, as the overweight and obese have a much higher risk of hospitalization that people of normal weight.
- How fish oil can stop aging | Nov 18, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil can stop one of the key markers of aging on the cellular level.
- Poor sleep can decrease insulin sensitivity | Nov 16, 2012 | Show Preview | HideLack of sleep can increase insulin sensitivity by a third in fat cells, putting you at risk for diabetes and other serious health problems.
- Sitting can increase diabetes and heart risk | Nov 16, 2012 | Show Preview | HidePeople who sit the most have double the risk of diabetes and heart disease -- and that's true even in people who exercise each day.
- Diet failures can still improve health | Nov 15, 2012 | Show Preview | HideFrustrated when the weight you lose comes right back? Don't take it too hard: The benefits of weight loss can remain even when you regain most of the pounds.
- Botox being pushed for allergy relief | Nov 15, 2012 | Show Preview | HideBotox is being pushed for allergy relief, but there are much better and safer way to rid yourself of the sniffles and sneezes.
- CoQ10 can help you avoid coronary artery disease | Nov 13, 2012 | Show Preview | HideHigh levels of coenzyme Q10 can help slash your risk of coronary artery disease -- and low levels may actually cause it.
- The mineral that can help keep cancer away | Nov 13, 2012 | Show Preview | HideMagnesium can help cut your risk of colon cancer by 11 percent -- but that's not the only reason to take this essential mineral.
- GM cow's milk shows why we don't need that milk at all | Nov 11, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThere's a new push to create a cow that delivers allergy-free milk -- but maybe those allergies are a sign we shouldn't be drinking milk in the first place.
- Prenatal mercury exposure ups ADHD risk | Nov 9, 2012 | Show Preview | HideBabies exposed to mercury during pregnancy have a higher risk of ADHD later on.
- Fish oil can beat depression | Nov 9, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA new study on senior women shows again that the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil can help ease depression.
- Hospital workers fired for not getting flu shots | Nov 8, 2012 | Show Preview | HideDoctors are being forced to get flu shots. But if they don't want to vaccine, you shouldn't want it either.
- 3D mammograms can pack double the radiation | Nov 8, 2012 | Show Preview | HideNew mammograms being pushed by the mainstream may increase accuracy by a little bit -- but they can double the exposure to radiation.
- SSRI meds can increase stroke risk | Nov 6, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSome of the most common meds used to treat depression can increase the risk of stroke by up to 50 percent.
- The delicious nutrient that can cut your stroke risk | Nov 6, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA key nutrient found in tomatoes and watermelons can cut your risk of a stroke by up to 55 percent.
- Cherries proven again to beat gout | Nov 4, 2012 | Show Preview | HideMore cases of gout are being reported than ever before -- but there's one delicious fruit that can slash your own risk.
- Study says Chantix is safe, here’s why it’s wrong | Nov 2, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe antismoking drug Chantix has been linked to depression, violence and even suicide – so don’t trust a new study that claims it’s safe for depressed patients.
- Infant formulas increase leukemia risk | Nov 2, 2012 | Show Preview | HideBaby formulas do not help the immune system develop properly. Now, new research shows one of the most serious risks of that failure: leukemia.
- Multivitamins can help beat cancer | Nov 1, 2012 | Show Preview | HideMultivitamins aren't just good for overall health -- they can also cut your risk of cancer, according to the latest long-term research.
- Fresh produce can make you happy | Nov 1, 2012 | Show Preview | HideCould the elusive secret to happiness be lurking in your own garden? Maybe: People who eat the most fruits and vegetables are also the happiest.
October 2012 | Show More | Hide
- Antioxidants in veggies can cut heart risk | Oct 30, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe more fruits and vegetables you eat, the lower your heart risk, according to the latest research on antioxidant-rich foods.
- Probiotics can help beat the cold | Oct 30, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA probiotic blend can help reduce the severity of the common cold and shorten the duration, according to the latest research.
- Mediterranean diet can keep pounds off for good | Oct 28, 2012 | Show Preview | HideLots of diets make big promises, but the Mediterranean diet can actually keep those promises: A new study shows the diet can lead to lasting weight loss.
- Statins can't cut clot risk | Oct 26, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSome docs claim statins can help prevent blood clots -- but new research proves that's just not true.
- Apples can slash LDL cholesterol | Oct 26, 2012 | Show Preview | HideAn apple a day can keep the statins away, as new research finds the fruit can actually cut levels of LDL cholesterol by up to 40 percent in just 30 days.
- Moderate drinking could cause heartbeat problems | Oct 25, 2012 | Show Preview | HideModerate drinking may not be healthy for everyone -- and for some people, it could raise the risk of a dangerous heart rhythm disorder.
- Common pain meds increase risk after heart attack | Oct 25, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSome of the most commonly used painkillers can increase the risk of a heart attack or even death in patients who've already had a heart attack.
- Common drugs can cause bowel disorders | Oct 23, 2012 | Show Preview | HideAntibiotics given to children can increase the risk of lasting stomach disorders, including irritable bowel disease.
- Gut bacteria may play a big role in diabetes | Oct 23, 2012 | Show Preview | HideDiabetes isn’t always caused by what you eat – it could be caused by what’s already in your stomach, including harmful gut bacteria.
- Fatty acid breakthrough for artery health? | Oct 21, 2012 | Show Preview | HidePreliminary research has uncovered a fatty acid that could provide the ultimate support for your arteries.
- Urgent action against genetically modified corn | Oct 19, 2012 | Show Preview | HideNations around the world are taking action against GM corn after a study found a link to cancer -- but the United States is doing nothing.
- Tap water can contain stomach-wrecking bacteria | Oct 19, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA fifth of all stomach illnesses in the nation may be caused by nasty bacteria lurking in your tap water.
- Common drugs linked to dementia | Oct 18, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSome of the drugs seniors use most often, including sleep and anxiety medications, can increase the risk of dementia by up to 60 percent.
- Study finds Gardasil safe -- but don't believe it | Oct 18, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA conflicted new study claims the HPV vaccine Gardasil is safe -- despite thousands of documented adverse events, including deaths, on file with the FDA.
- Alcohol-free wine can help blood sugar | Oct 16, 2012 | Show Preview | HideWine with the alcohol removed can help control blood sugar without any of the risks that come from drinking actual booze.
- Beta-blockers may not work at all | Oct 16, 2012 | Show Preview | HideHeart drugs used by 20 million Americans may not have much of an effect at all, as new research finds no benefit to beta-blockers for many.
- Common drugs can cause car crashes | Oct 14, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe psychotropic drugs given for depression, anxiety and sleep disorders can increase your risk of being in a serious car accident, according to new research.
- Gadgets keep you awake even after you turn them off | Oct 12, 2012 | Show Preview | HideHigh-tech gadgets such as iPads keep millions awake each night -- and some emit a type of blue light that shuts down production of the sleep hormone melatonin.
- Sleeping pills just don't work for many | Oct 12, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe sleeping pills millions of people take each night may not do much for many sleep problems -- and they come with big risks.
- L-carnitine can improve autism behavior | Oct 11, 2012 | Show Preview | HideAutistic kids are often given drugs to improve their behavior, but new research finds there's an amino acid that can also help.
- Plastics chemical is making kids fat | Oct 11, 2012 | Show Preview | HideBPA, a chemical used in plastic food packaging and soda cans, is helping to fuel the child obesity epidemic.
- Alcohol can cancel out wine's heart benefits | Oct 9, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe best way to get the supposed benefits of wine is to skip the alcohol and go right to the polyphenols.
- Asthma inhalers don't always work | Oct 9, 2012 | Show Preview | HideAsthmatics are told to puff on their inhalers every day to prevent attacks -- but new research finds that approach doesn't make a difference for most patients.
- Study that finds fish oil doesn't work is flawed | Oct 7, 2012 | Show Preview | HideDon't believe everything you read -- including the new study that claims fish oil doesn't prevent heart problems. Find out why it's wrong here.
- Acupuncture works for chronic pain | Oct 5, 2012 | Show Preview | HideChronic pain becomes chronic because many treatments don't work -- but acupuncture beats usual care for many forms of pain in a new study.
- Painkillers kill hearing in women | Oct 5, 2012 | Show Preview | HideRegular use of painkillers can increase the risk of hearing loss in women, according to a new study.
- Work stress can kill you | Oct 4, 2012 | Show Preview | HideWork-related stress -- including the kind of stress that comes from a bad boss -- can dramatically increase your risk of heart attack and death.
- Exercise can prevent falls in seniors | Oct 4, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSeniors who do basic strength and balance exercises have a lower risk of falls. Find out what else can cut your risk.
- How secondhand smoke harms memory | Oct 2, 2012 | Show Preview | HideTobacco isn't just bad for the smoker. New research finds that nonsmokers who inhale secondhand smoke perform worse on memory tests.
- GM foods in big-time cancer scare | Oct 2, 2012 | Show Preview | HideGenetically modified corn and the chemicals used on the farms that grow these crops have been linked to massive, deadly tumors in mice.
September 2012 | Show More | Hide
- Green tea can wipe out tumors | Sep 30, 2012 | Show Preview | HideGreen tea drinkers have a lower risk of cancer. Now, a new study shows how green tea sent straight to the cancer can wipe out up to 40 percent of skin tumors.
- Coffee can lower colorectal risk | Sep 28, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds coffee may lower the risk of colorectal cancers... but you have to drink a lot of the stuff to get the benefit.
- Dementia might not be dementia at all | Sep 28, 2012 | Show Preview | HideMany cases of dementia aren't dementia at all -- they're drug side effects or other diseases, and they're often reversible.
- Vitamin B3 can wipe out staph bacteria | Sep 27, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThere’s a simple, safe and all-natural solution for wiping out staph bacteria such as MRSA: vitamin B3.
- Tap water can turn deadly | Sep 27, 2012 | Show Preview | HideU.S. drinking water is often loaded with contaminants – and in Louisiana, two people are dead because of a brain-eating amoeba in their water.
- Blood pressure pills don't lower hypertension risks | Sep 25, 2012 | Show Preview | HideBlood pressure meds given for hypertension don't decrease the risk of heart attack, stroke and an early death, according to a new look at data.
- Statins can cause cataracts | Sep 25, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe statin drugs given for high cholesterol can increase the risk of cataracts and even make you more likely to get them at a younger age.
- Smoking increases risk of deadliest stroke | Sep 23, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSmoking can increase the risk of stroke -- and new research shows the habit can increase the risk of one of the deadliest forms of stroke.
- How mammograms can cause cancer | Sep 21, 2012 | Show Preview | HideUnsurprising research confirms that mammograms, which use radiation, can increase the risk of breast cancer -- especially in women prone to the disease.
- Cosmetic chemical linked to diabetes risk | Sep 21, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA common class of chemicals used in cosmetics and around the home can increase the risk of diabetes in women.
- Organics are worth the extra money -- here's why | Sep 20, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSome claim a new study finds organic foods are no better than conventional. But that's not quite the whole story. Get the truth about the new study here.
- Coconut oil can kill the germs that cause tooth decay | Sep 20, 2012 | Show Preview | HideForget fluoride. Coconut oil can kill the oral bacteria that cause tooth decay.
- When that annoying urge to go isn't your prostate | Sep 18, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIt's a mainstream misconception that all urinary symptoms in men are related to the prostate. But that's not always the case. Find out the real secret to supporting urinary health.
- Stomach surgery is wrong for weight loss | Sep 18, 2012 | Show Preview | HideStudies show obese people can avoid diabetes through stomach surgery. But there are better and safer ways to lose weight and avoid disease.
- Natural ways to beat stress | Sep 16, 2012 | Show Preview | HideNew studies show how stress and anxiety can actually be deadly. Learn the easy ways to beat stress and live longer instead.
- New genetically modified fruit could be dangerous | Sep 14, 2012 | Show Preview | HideNew apples won't turn brown when you cut them open. But that little convenience could come with some big risks.
- More than half of all seafood is mislabeled | Sep 14, 2012 | Show Preview | HideFish such as salmon are often deliberately mislabeled in the supermarket to make you pay top dollar for less healthy and even dangerous seafood.
- The natural way to help keep blood sugar in check | Sep 13, 2012 | Show Preview | HideAn antioxidant found in grapes can help diabetics keep blood sugar levels in check. Here’s the best way to get it.
- Fight depression -- and win -- with creatine | Sep 13, 2012 | Show Preview | HideAn amino acid used by bodybuilders can do more than help build muscle, as researchers find that creatine can beat depression.
- Why you need more vitamin C | Sep 11, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe recommended daily intake of vitamin C is set way too low, and researchers are now leading a push to have it increased. Find out how more C can help you.
- New numbers show gluten allergies are badly under-diagnosed | Sep 11, 2012 | Show Preview | HideClose to 2 million Americans have celiac disease, but most don't know it -- and tens of millions more have undiagnosed gluten sensitivities. Are you one of them?
- New risks linked to common chemicals | Sep 9, 2012 | Show Preview | HideChemicals such as BPA and triclosan are everywhere -- but they're both dangerous, and new research identifies even more risks.
- Some cancers can actually feed off chemotherapy | Sep 7, 2012 | Show Preview | HideDocs have long known that cancers can ultimately resist chemotherapy. Now, new research shows chemo can actually make some cancers stronger.
- Vegetables with the power to beat cancer | Sep 7, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA compound in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli can help destroy cancer.
- Pradaxa quickly climbs the list of dangerous drugs | Sep 6, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe blood thinner Pradaxa is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous drugs on the market, and is now at the center of a growing number of lawsuits.
- Big Pharma racks up big fines | Sep 6, 2012 | Show Preview | HidePfizer has agreed to pay out $60 million to settle charges it bribed overseas doctors to use its drugs.
- Generic Actos could put millions at risk | Sep 4, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe FDA has signed off on a generic version of the diabetes drug Actos despite research linking it to a higher risk of bladder cancer.
- Walnuts can boost sperm quality | Sep 4, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIt's the nutty way to boost fertility: Men given walnuts for 12 weeks had better sperm quality than men told to avoid all nuts.
- Consumer Reports takes another cheap shot at vitamins | Sep 2, 2012 | Show Preview | HideVitamins and other natural supplements have an unparalleled safety record -- but that hasn't stopped the mainstream media from taking potshots at them.
August 2012 | Show More | Hide
- Spice used in Indian food can prevent diabetes | Aug 31, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA compound found in a spice used in Indian food can protect the beta cells of the pancreas and keep diabetes away -- even in pre-diabetics.
- Shift work can harm the heart | Aug 31, 2012 | Show Preview | HideWorking the night and other irregular shifts can increase the risk of serious heart problems.
- Apples can cut cholesterol levels | Aug 30, 2012 | Show Preview | HideWant to lower your cholesterol? Don't try drugs -- try plain old apples. A new study shows how this fruit can help lower LDL and even raise HDL levels.
- Green tea can lower blood pressure | Aug 30, 2012 | Show Preview | HideLower your blood pressure with every sip of healthy green tea.
- Natural joint support | Aug 28, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA breakthrough form of collagen is shown to double the benefits of glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support.
- Vitamin D can help ward off death | Aug 28, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSeniors with low levels of vitamin D have a higher risk of frailty and an early death, according to new research.
- Light exercise can improve stroke & heart attack recovery | Aug 26, 2012 | Show Preview | HideExercise is important for everyone -- but new studies show how even light exercise and stretching can be essential to stroke and heart attack survivors.
- Prostate surgery can lead to sexual dysfunction but not life saving | Aug 24, 2012 | Show Preview | HideMen with prostate cancer who don't get surgery have nearly the same survival rate as those who do -- with none of the risks of surgery, according to a new study.
- Obesity linked to erection and urinary problems | Aug 24, 2012 | Show Preview | HideObese men have triple the risk of ejaculation problems and double the risk of erection problems as thin men, as well as a higher risk of urinary problems.
- Fake butter ingredient linked to Alzheimer's damage | Aug 23, 2012 | Show Preview | HideAn ingredient used to make the fake butter flavor in popcorn and baked goods has been linked to the type of brain damage seen in dementia patients.
- Study proves that fluoride lowers IQ levels | Aug 23, 2012 | Show Preview | HideHarvard researchers have confirmed that water fluoridation can harm intelligence and low IQ levels.
- Fingers pointed at breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure | Aug 21, 2012 | Show Preview | HideOne of the Komen foundation's key claims about mammograms has been exposed as a wild exaggeration. The real numbers show screenings save few lives.
- Magnesium helps control insulin and cut cancer risk | Aug 21, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe mineral magnesium can slash the risk of colon cancer, especially in overweight patients.
- Beat the flu without a shot | Aug 19, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe next flu panic may be bird flu -- but you can beat every kind of flu with these powerful immune system boosters.
- Extra virgin olive oil is often mixed with cheaper oils | Aug 17, 2012 | Show Preview | HidePeople pay big money for extra virgin olive oil, but new tests find many of the priciest brands are actually diluted with cheap low-quality oils.
- Vitamin B6 can reduce inflammation | Aug 17, 2012 | Show Preview | HideVitamin B6 can reduce inflammation, slashing your risk of everything from heart disease to dementia all at once.
- Vitamin D may help asthmatics get the disease under control | Aug 16, 2012 | Show Preview | HideVitamin D can boost lung function, and a new study finds it can even help asthmatics who take meds get better control of their disease.
- Low vitamin D can cause weight gain | Aug 16, 2012 | Show Preview | HideVitamin D has been linked to obesity again, with a new study finding that people with low levels of the sunshine vitamin are more likely to gain more weight.
- Depression drugs can harm mother and baby | Aug 14, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThere's not much data on what antipsychotics do during pregnancy -- but new research finds these meds can hurt mom and baby alike.
- Judge rules that MMR shot caused autism | Aug 14, 2012 | Show Preview | HideAn Italian judge ruled that the MMR shot caused autism -- and that's not the only problem with this and other vaccines.
- Learn which foods use genetically modified ingredients | Aug 12, 2012 | Show Preview | HideFood manufacturers are fighting tooth and nail to keep you from learning, which foods use genetically modified ingredients. Here's your chance to fight back.
- The caramel color in sodas may be carcinogenic | Aug 10, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA key ingredient, caramel color, used in many colas and other soft drinks can increase your risk of cancer.
- Obesity is the number two cause of cancer | Aug 10, 2012 | Show Preview | HideObesity is a major cause of cancer, second only to smoking.
- Tuna caught off California found to have radiation from Japan | Aug 9, 2012 | Show Preview | HideNew tests on tuna caught in California waters finds high levels of radiation, a result of last year's nuclear disaster in Japan.
- Intravenous immunoglobulin may halt Alzheimer's related decline | Aug 9, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA new treatment is showing incredible promise in the war on dementia, putting the disease on hold for three years. New treatment could put Alzheimer's on hold.
- Phone calls therapy can help chase depression away | Aug 7, 2012 | Show Preview | HideTelephone psychotherapy is almost as effective as face-to-face treatments for beating depression and easier for patients to stick too.
- How vitamin D can protect your bones | Aug 7, 2012 | Show Preview | HideConfusing new guidelines recommend for and against vitamin D for seniors. Don't be confused: Research shows that D can protect bone and help prevent falls.
- Autism linked to toxins in the water | Aug 5, 2012 | Show Preview | HideNew research shows that common drug residues found in drinking water may cause autism in at-risk kids.
- Working the night shift can increase breast cancer risk | Aug 3, 2012 | Show Preview | HideWorking the night shift is already considered a "probable carcinogen," and now new research shows it can dramatically boost the odds of breast cancer.
- Ginseng can ease fatigue in cancer patients | Aug 3, 2012 | Show Preview | HideUp to 90 percent of all cancer patients battle fatigue, but new research shows that ginseng can help restore those energy levels.
- Iron deficiency may not be why you're tired | Aug 2, 2012 | Show Preview | HideFatigue is a common problem, but while studies show iron can help you shouldn't take this supplement unless you've been diagnosed with a deficiency.
- Common tooth pain ingredient benzocaine can be deadly | Aug 2, 2012 | Show Preview | HideOne of the most commonly used teething remedies, benzocaine, found in products like Orajel and Anbesol can increase the risk of a potentially fatal condition.
July 2012 | Show More | Hide
- Chia seed is rich in the essential fatty acid ALA | Jul 31, 2012 | Show Preview | HideChia seed is an excellent source of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) your body needs
- Herbs fight the fatigue of overworked adrenal glands | Jul 31, 2012 | Show Preview | HideStressed adrenal glands can make you feel tired, but energizing herbs like ashwagandha can help give you an energy boost.
- A little exercise can add years to your life | Jul 29, 2012 | Show Preview | HideYou don't need much exercise, but you do need it -- and new research shows that even a little can help you live a longer and happier life.
- Poor sleep habits raise stroke risk | Jul 27, 2012 | Show Preview | HidePoor sleep has been linked repeatedly to poor health, and new research shows how not getting enough sleep can increase your risk of a stroke.
- Feeling tired? Could be your statin | Jul 27, 2012 | Show Preview | HideWomen who take statins have a higher risk of fatigue, with up to 40 percent experiencing the condition while on the cholesterol-lowering meds.
- High-fructose corn syrup is worse than sugar | Jul 26, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe corn industry wants you to think high-fructose corn syrup is the same as sugar -- but the research says otherwise. Get the science here.
- Small dietary changes can help keep gout away | Jul 26, 2012 | Show Preview | HideYou don't have to give up your favorite foods to avoid gout. New research shows exactly how much of you can eat and still avoid the pain.
- New attacks on chiropractic care | Jul 24, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIn the latest attack on chiropractic, researchers claim a neck adjustment can lead to a stroke -- but the risk is incredibly low. Find out what you need to know.
- Omega-3 fatty acid DHA can protect your vision | Jul 24, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe omega-3 fatty acid DHA can protect your eyes from age-related vision loss by sweeping toxins out of your retina.
- Waist size can be more important that BMI for diabetes risk | Jul 22, 2012 | Show Preview | HideObesity causes diabetes -- but too much belly fat can bring on the condition as well, even if you're not obese. Measure your true risk here.
- Brushing your teeth can keep cancer away | Jul 20, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA clean mouth can keep the rest of your body healthy -- and filthy one can ruin it. Now, a new study shows how poor oral hygiene can lead to cancer.
- Easy ways to avoid diabetes now | Jul 20, 2012 | Show Preview | HideYou can stop pre-diabetes from turning into real diabetes with these simple, safe and all-natural approaches.
- How anyone can overdose on acetaminophen without realizing it | Jul 19, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe painkiller acetaminophen used in Tylenol is in so many products that millions of people are at risk of overdose. Find out how to cut your risk.
- Aspirin therapy can hurt as many as it helps | Jul 19, 2012 | Show Preview | HideNew numbers show that aspirin therapy can harm as many patients as it benefits. Try natural approaches to cardiovascular health instead.
- New risks linked to diabetes drug Actos | Jul 17, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe diabetes drug Actos is at the heart of another health scare, with one study linking it to bladder cancer while another finds it can cause vision loss.
- Vitamins C and E could be the next sunscreen breakthrough | Jul 17, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA mix of vitamins C and E has shown that it can protect skin from damaging UV rays.
- Sleep apnea linked to massive increase in cancer risk | Jul 15, 2012 | Show Preview | HidePeople with severe sleep apnea are nearly 500 percent more likely to die of cancer than people without the condition. Find out how to sleep better every night.
- Not all sunscreens are the same | Jul 13, 2012 | Show Preview | HideNew advice on sunscreen actually pushes some of the worst possible ingredients. Find out what's safe -- and what's not.
- Lice cases grow as drugs fail | Jul 13, 2012 | Show Preview | HideLice are on the march in schools and summer camps as they build resistance to drugs. Find out the best natural treatments instead.
- Rheumatoid arthritis pain relieved with gentle movement | Jul 12, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA new study confirms that rheumatoid arthritis patients who practice yoga have an easier time battling the disease.
- Acupuncture relaxes the lungs and dilate the airways | Jul 12, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds acupuncture can ease the worst symptoms of one of the world's top killers, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Better blood sugar control with the sunshine vitamin | Jul 10, 2012 | Show Preview | HideBattling metabolic syndrome? The latest research shows vitamin D can help you to live longer and better.
- Selenium and CoQ10 work together to reduce heart risk | Jul 10, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe natural supplements selenium and coenzyme Q10 are shown in a new study to cut the risk of death by heart disease in half.
- Patients say real colonoscopy has less pain than virtual ones | Jul 8, 2012 | Show Preview | HidePatients think virtual colonoscopies are easier, but a survey of patients who've had both find real colonoscopies have less pain and more comfort.
- Chili pepper compound capsaicin can lower cholesterol | Jul 6, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA key compound found inside hot chili peppers can protect your heart and lower your LDL cholesterol levels.
- Probiotics work as well as drugs at warding off UTIs | Jul 6, 2012 | Show Preview | HideProbiotics work almost as well as antibiotics for preventing urinary tract infections and come with none of the risks, according to the latest research.
- Diabetics should concentrate on a low-carb diet | Jul 5, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe best way for diabetics to get control of their blood sugar is to cut down on their carbs -- and the latest research confirms this approach.
- Needless statins put you at risk for diabetes and more | Jul 5, 2012 | Show Preview | HideResearchers are trying to push a plan to give cholesterol meds to everyone -- but the risks are too great, and natural therapies are far more effective.
- Mediterranean diet benefits are physical & mental | Jul 3, 2012 | Show Preview | HidePeople who stick to the Mediterranean diet have better overall physical and mental health, a new study confirms. Here's what you need to know.
- Natural cures for the ringing in the ear called tinnitus | Jul 3, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA study finds that psychotherapy and ocean sounds can ease tinnitus -- but there are some easier treatments that can do even more to stop the ringing for good.
- How to avoid kidney stones | Jul 1, 2012 | Show Preview | HideMore people than ever can expect to battle kidney stones, with new numbers showing the risk has nearly doubled over 16 years. Here's how to avoid them.
June 2012 | Show More | Hide
- Coffee drinkers live longer | Jun 29, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA new study shows that people who drink the most coffee live the longest -- but you have to drink a lot of coffee to get that benefit.
- Antibiotic azithromycin can triple the risk of heart death | Jun 29, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe antibiotic azithromycin can triple the risk of heart death, a new study shows, making it more important than ever to try natural treatments first.
- Low magnesium levels can boost your heart risk | Jun 28, 2012 | Show Preview | HideLow levels of the essential mineral magnesium can double your risk of death by heart disease -- and you probably have low levels.
- The risk of a PSA test outweighs the benefits | Jun 28, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe PSA test used for years to help detect prostate cancer has been found to be unreliable.
- Judge rules in favor of POM Wonderful's health claims about pomegranates | Jun 26, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe feds have tried to block companies from mentioning proven benefits of natural foods like pomegranates but a judge stepped in and told them to knock it off.
- FDA admits drug safety record falls short | Jun 26, 2012 | Show Preview | HideAn FDA report reveals that up to 50 percent of drug side effects are not revealed until after a drug is said to be safe, approved, and being taken.
- Testosterone can help with obesity and other health problems | Jun 24, 2012 | Show Preview | HideTestosterone can help men overcome everything from obesity to sexual dysfunction -- and even lower levels of cholesterol and reduce blood pressure.
- Too much email can cause heart problems | Jun 22, 2012 | Show Preview | HideToo much email is more than an annoyance -- a new study finds it can set you up for heart problems.
- Mineral zinc can beat the common cold | Jun 22, 2012 | Show Preview | HideZinc, a common and inexpensive mineral supplements, can slash the duration of the cold.
- New push to make prescription drugs available over the counter | Jun 21, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThere's a new push to do away with doctor and allow patients to buy common prescription drugs such as statins and diabetes meds without a prescription.
- Having a purpose in life can fight the effects of dementia | Jun 21, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA purpose in life can help keep cognitive decline at bay even when the brain is already showing the damage linked to dementia.
- Garlic 100 times more effective than drugs at killing food-borne bacteria | Jun 19, 2012 | Show Preview | HideGarlic is already a known natural antibiotic -- and a new study shows its more effective at drugs at beating a germ responsible for food poisoning.
- Meat glue means your steak could really be leftover scraps | Jun 19, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA substance known as "meat glue" can be used to turn leftover scraps of meat into steak teeming with bacteria -- and sold to unsuspecting consumers.
- How to choose the right sunscreen | Jun 17, 2012 | Show Preview | HideMany sunscreens are loaded with dangerous chemicals -- including some of the most common brands. Find out how to choose natural safe sunscreens.
- Flavonoid rutin can prevent blood blots | Jun 15, 2012 | Show Preview | HideRutin, a common flavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables, can help prevent the blood clots that can lead to heart attacks or stroke.
- Seniors are routinely given too much anesthesia | Jun 15, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSeniors who get surgery are routinely given far more anesthesia than recommended by guidelines, putting them at risk for serious complications.
- New arthritis rheumatoid med comes with huge risks | Jun 14, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA new drug for rheumatoid arthritis offers minimal relief and the potential for huge risks. Try natural pain relief instead.
- Osteoporosis drug Prolia linked to serious skin infections | Jun 14, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe osteoporosis drug Prolia has been linked to skin infections -- including serious infections that can lead to hospitalization.
- Eggs can help you stay fuller longer and eat less at lunch | Jun 12, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe best breakfast is a plate of eggs as researchers find that they can help you stay fuller longer and even eat less at lunch.
- Acupuncture and hypnosis proven to help quit smoking | Jun 12, 2012 | Show Preview | HideAcupuncture and hypnosis are proven to be more effective than patches, gums and even drugs at helping smokers to kick the tobacco habit.
- Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil can slash cancer risk | Jun 10, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThere's another great reason to eat more seafood as the latest research shows how the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil can slash your risk of cancer.
- Imported Chinese products loaded with risk | Jun 8, 2012 | Show Preview | HideMany imported foods and even pet foods are contaminated with toxins and chemicals, especially when they come from China.
- Common chemical PFOA linked to cancer | Jun 8, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe common chemical PFOA used to make things non-stick and heat-resistant may increase the risk of cancer by 170 percent, according to an independent scientific panel.
- New diet drug lorcaserin is not effective for weight loss | Jun 7, 2012 | Show Preview | HideNew drug lorcaserin, approved by an FDA panel for weight loss, fails to meet even minimal FDA standards for effectiveness and is linked to cancer and heart problems.
- How probiotics can help prevent antibiotic side effects | Jun 7, 2012 | Show Preview | HideAntibiotics come with a notoriously high risk of side effects such as diarrhea, but a new study shows how probiotics can dramatically lower your risk.
- Chewing gum can speed memory loss | Jun 5, 2012 | Show Preview | HideChewing gum can hurt your short-term memory according to a new study -- but flavored gum might help protect it.
- Actos risks highlighted in lawsuit over diabetes drug | Jun 5, 2012 | Show Preview | HideA new lawsuit accuses the makers of Actos of hiding data on the diabetes drug's heart and cancer risks, giving diabetics a new reason to turn to natural help.
- How supplements can save you from cancer | Jun 1, 2012 | Show Preview | HideI was just about to celebrate the American Cancer Society's new common sense guidelines for disease survivors on the role of exercise and nutrition in preventing a recurrence -- until they started taking potshots at supplements.
- Happiness is good for the heart | Jun 1, 2012 | Show Preview | HideAttitude and good stress control are almost as important to heart health as diet and exercise -- and a Harvard analysis of more than 200 studies confirms that an optimistic outlook can cut your risk of a first heart attack in half.
May 2012 | Show More | Hide
- Early menopause, early death | May 31, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSo naturally, menopause isn't exactly welcome news at any age. But when women reach "the change" early, they face even more problems -- and not just the emotional toll of a premature aging milestone.
- How to beat osteoporosis | May 31, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe most important thing you need to know about osteoporosis is that this bone disease is not inevitable.
- The true risks of depression drugs | May 29, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSome 10 percent of Americans are on antidepressants at any given time -- 30 million of us popping these pills, despite the fact that they're often matched or beaten by placebos in studies.
- Bias found in autism research | May 29, 2012 | Show Preview | HideYou'd like to think medical journals are a step above "Star" magazine and the rest of the celebrity gossip rags, but they're not. Sure, the content is different. But they both choose their stories based not on what's most important... but on what would make the biggest splash and get the most attention.
- Oregano can kill prostate cancer cells | May 25, 2012 | Show Preview | HideOregano is a powerful antioxidant that packs antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties into every little green flake. It's even shown promise in the battle against cancer -- and the latest research shows it could be an especially potent weapon in the war against prostate cancer.
- Sunshine has the power to beat prostate cancer | May 25, 2012 | Show Preview | HideWhen it comes to prostate cancer, the biggest challenge isn't detecting it. It's sorting the common tumors that won't harm you from the rare ones that can kill you.
- A bad idea for migraines | May 24, 2012 | Show Preview | HideBotox, the infamous poison used by aging celebrities to freeze their smiles into place, is getting a second life -- this time as a migraine treatment.
- Steroids for back pain fall short | May 24, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIt's one of the most common conditions in the country -- but no matter how many times your doctor has seen it, he still doesn't know the first thing about treating it. I'm talking about back pain.
- The worst allergy season ever is here | May 22, 2012 | Show Preview | HideAllergy season is here -- and it's here with a vengeance.
- Easy and inexpensive ways to boost your brainpower | May 22, 2012 | Show Preview | HideWant to be smart? Follow your mother's advice and don't forget to take your vitamins -- because even the basics can deliver noticeable and almost immediate benefits.
- New warning over diabetes med | May 18, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIf you're taking diabetes meds, there's an urgent new warning out there that you just have to see.
- New erection pill packs the same old risks | May 18, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe last thing we need is yet another erection pill with the same risks as the old ones -- but that's just what the FDA is giving us.
- New attack on chelation is a threat to your metal health | May 17, 2012 | Show Preview | HideExposure to toxic metals is often behind some of today's most common chronic conditions -- and there's one safe, proven, and effective way to rid the body of those metals. So naturally, it's coming under attack.
- Do cellphones cause brain tumors? | May 17, 2012 | Show Preview | HideI remember 12 years ago a friend of mine was scheduled for thyroid cancer surgery. He was relatively young, had no strong family history of the disease and no exposure to any major source of radiation... except for one. As we spoke, I found out he was using his cellphone for buying and selling for 8 hours or more every day!
- Too much of this mineral can be bad for the brain | May 15, 2012 | Show Preview | HideMost nutrients are not only safe in high amounts, they're necessary -- because too many people simply don't get nearly enough of the essentials from diet alone.
- Curry favor with your heart | May 15, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIt's the help your heart needs when your heart needs help the most: A new study finds that the curry spice turmeric can help you survive bypass surgery and avoid a heart attack during your recovery.
- How to clean your dirty dentures | May 11, 2012 | Show Preview | Hide"Biofilm" is a word you don't hear everyday. But if you wear dentures, it's something you're exposed to every time you pop them in.
- The risks of 'dental health' | May 11, 2012 | Show Preview | HideFor too many dentists, the X-ray machine is more like a cash machine. They don't use it when they absolutely need images to diagnose a problem in your mouth. They use it the moment your insurance company will allow them to make a new set of images.
- One time you should use antibiotics | May 10, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIf you have the signs and symptoms of appendicitis, emergency room doctors usually rush to have the organ removed. Maybe they shouldn't be in such a hurry, because doctors in Europe have been treating appendicitis with antibiotics for years -- and the latest study confirms that many of the patients who get the meds avoid surgery altogether.
- You're slowly being poisoned | May 10, 2012 | Show Preview | HideWant a shock? Go get tested for heavy metals. Your jaw will drop when you see the results.
- Natural cholesterol treatments go mainstream | May 8, 2012 | Show Preview | HideYou don't need to be in alternative medicine to know that statin drugs are a bad idea. And now, "mainstream" doctors are turning to what was once dismissed as "alternative" medicine to bring cholesterol levels down -- including the simple lifestyle changes that I've been advocating from the beginning.
- The campaign to limit your options | May 8, 2012 | Show Preview | HideOne of the reasons I've been able to cure supposedly "incurable" chronic diseases is that I know how to find the cause.
- Foods that will ruin your mood | May 4, 2012 | Show Preview | HideWhen I get a patient facing depression, one of the first things I do -- before I run a single test -- is ask what they've been eating. And most of the time, the answer to that question tells me everything I need to know -- because people who eat garbage usually end up with a mood down in the dumps.
- Green tea can keep you on your toes | May 4, 2012 | Show Preview | HideDrop for drop, it's hard to top green tea when it comes to health benefits. The drink has been shown to help fight cancer, boost the immune system, and even help you to live longer. And now, a new study shows that it can keep you active and on your feet -- especially if you're getting up there in years.
- Broccoli beats breast cancer | May 3, 2012 | Show Preview | HideI recommend cruciferous vegetables for detoxification so often that I'm sure some of my patients think I own stock in a broccoli farm.
- Take two chickens and call me in the morning | May 3, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIt's the Buy-One-Get-One-Free special stores don't advertise: Buy some chicken, get some meds for free. And just to make it more convenient for everyone, the drugs aren't in their own package -- they're already inside the chicken.
- The right way to beat gout | May 1, 2012 | Show Preview | HideI don't know what's worse: Gout, or the drugs prescribed to treat this painful condition.
- The hair-raising side effects of Propecia | May 1, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIf you were to make a list of "male worries," baldness would come in at a solid number two -- right after sex problems.
April 2012 | Show More | Hide
- No such thing as sitting pretty | Apr 27, 2012 | Show Preview | HideNever before in human history has it been so easy to get through each day with so little movement -- and it's literally killing us.
- The peanut butter cups of bad meds | Apr 27, 2012 | Show Preview | HideFor drug makers, it must have been a "you got your peanut butter in my chocolate" moment -- but instead of "two great tastes that taste great together," you're about to get two bad meds that are even worse together.
- Curry spice beats Parkinson's | Apr 26, 2012 | Show Preview | HideLove curry? You're going to love it even more now: Researchers have found that a compound locked inside a key curry spice has the power to stop Parkinson's disease in its tracks.
- The darkest shade of green | Apr 26, 2012 | Show Preview | HideImagine a drug that failed to meet basic targets set by the FDA, came with a higher risk of side effects than its predecessors, and was found to be so unimpressive and even dangerous that the agency's own experts advised against approving it. Now, stop imagining -- and just take a look at Aricept 23.
- A wake-up call for bad sleep habits | Apr 24, 2012 | Show Preview | HideJudging by myself and my patients -- not to mention the bags under the eyes of many of the people I meet each day -- I'd say the biggest problem when it comes to sleep is that we don't get nearly enough of it.
- Poke your sinus pain away | Apr 24, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIn my experience, there's almost no such thing as "chronic" sinusitis -- only doctors who don't know how to treat sinus conditions, so their patients never get any lasting relief.
- Behind the new autism numbers | Apr 20, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIn the two decades since I opened my practice, I've seen a dramatic rise in the number of families with autistic children. I'm not the only one.
- FDA refuses to take action on BPA | Apr 20, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIf the FDA can't see why it's a bad idea to feed everyone -- even babies -- chemical versions of hormones, then they should get out of regulation business altogether.
- The wrong way to 'cure' diabetes | Apr 19, 2012 | Show Preview | HideDespite what you've heard, type-2 diabetes doesn't have to be a lifelong sentence. You don't have to live with the disease or even "manage" it. It can be cured -- and I mean really, truly cured: No more drugs, and no more insulin.
- Obesity kills sperm | Apr 19, 2012 | Show Preview | HideTime for some tough talk about the male waistline -- specifically what's right above it... and what's right below, because the two are more closely linked than you might think.
- When cholesterol gets too low | Apr 17, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSo you've followed your mainstream doctor's advice and brought your LDL cholesterol levels crashing down to meet the latest guidelines, probably with the help of drugs such as statins. And now, instead of good health, you're sicker than ever.
- The wrong way to control your cholesterol | Apr 17, 2012 | Show Preview | HideI'm not interested in playing semantics or choosing sides. As you'll see in House Calls, I'm only interested in the safest and most effective treatments for my patients -- and one of the areas where I combine the best elements of mainstream research with safe and natural alternative medicine is cholesterol control.
- Soda scare: Sugary drinks linked to new heart risk | Apr 13, 2012 | Show Preview | HideAny time I use the words "soda" and "study" in the same sentence, it's never good news for soda. I can't recall a single study that shows soda benefits anything other than the bank accounts of the people who sell it. And the latest research is no exception.
- The true risks of soda | Apr 13, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSugar is probably the most dangerous ingredient in most sodas -- but I have to say "probably" here, because it's got some pretty tough competition. Most sodas aren't drinks so much as water mixed with a collection of ingredients that seem like they belong in chemistry kits instead of food and beverages.
- Do women really need less of this life saving test? | Apr 12, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIf there's any cancer screening that actually works -- one that saves lives without ruining any in the process -- it's the Pap smears used to detect cervical cancer in women.
- Turn down the heat with therapy | Apr 12, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIt's one of the Holy Grails of the drug industry: A pill to end hot flashes. Think that's a big market? You bet it is! Up to 80 percent of all women battle hot flashes during menopause, making a would-be treatment a billion-dollar dream for the drug industry.
- Looks like you need your tonsils after all | Apr 10, 2012 | Show Preview | HideWell, today I'm glad I still have my tonsils because the latest research shows those infection-prone bumps in the back of your throat may actually have an important role to play after all: They can make T-cells.
- Snack bars make lousy snacks | Apr 10, 2012 | Show Preview | HideMost of us have done it at some point. Looking for a quick snack, we bypass the candy bars and grab something that's supposedly healthier -- like a cereal, granola, or energy bar.
- How seniors get hooked on painkillers | Apr 6, 2012 | Show Preview | HideOne minute, you're a healthy and active senior who wouldn't dream of popping an Advil, much less a powerful prescription painkiller. The next, you're a certified addict who can't get through the day without an opioid drug.
- Eye disease linked to brain disorders | Apr 6, 2012 | Show Preview | HideKeep an eye on your eyes -- because your peepers just might be the first part of your body to spy dementia coming.
- BPA in new disease link | Apr 5, 2012 | Show Preview | HideOne of the worst things in your food and drink isn't an ingredient at all -- not in the usual sense, anyway. It's a hormone-like chemical used in the packaging.
- Antibiotics no longer recommended for sinus infections | Apr 5, 2012 | Show Preview | HideFinally, a little common sense when it comes to antibiotics: A leading medical group is urging docs to stop using these drugs for sinus infections.
- Berries boost your brain | Apr 3, 2012 | Show Preview | HideAnd now, a new review of the research shows how berries can actually supercharge your brain and improve the way your neurons communicate. That adds up to better motor control and cognition and lower levels of dangerous inflammation -- all from a handful of delicious blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, or cranberries.
- The deadly 'new' superbug -- and how to avoid it | Apr 3, 2012 | Show Preview | HideGoing to the hospital is supposed to be the beginning of your recovery -- but for millions of us, it's the beginning of a nightmare.
March 2012 | Show More | Hide
- Dying to get some sleep | Mar 30, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSome people are lucky enough to fall asleep the moment their head hits the pillow. I've never been one of them, but I've never had to rely on sleep meds to get my rest, either, and that's a good thing: The latest warning finds that these drugs come with one whopper of a death risk.
- Get a whiff of concentration | Mar 30, 2012 | Show Preview | HideI always get a kick out of the fridge in my local 7-11. It's loaded with drinks that make all kinds of promises. It's a laugh, because no matter what promise they make, most of these drinks have the same basic ingredients: sugar, water, and artificial flavors combined with small amounts of vitamins or large amounts of caffeine.
- Feed your brain some fat | Mar 29, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThere are plenty of places on the body where you definitely don't want fat building up. But there's one place you want as fat as can be, and that's right inside your skull.
- Power your brain with videogames | Mar 29, 2012 | Show Preview | HideHere's a new way to bond with your grandson: Instead of telling him to turn off the videogames and get outside, tell him to move over so you can join him.
- The secret to avoiding skin cancer | Mar 27, 2012 | Show Preview | HideI’m sure you’ve heard it said about a million times by now: The best way to avoid skin cancer is to stay out of the sun -- and don’t forget to slather on the sunscreen when you do dare to step outside. But no matter how many times you hear it, it’s still not true.
- Wii Fit won’t make you fit | Mar 27, 2012 | Show Preview | HideBut there’s one thing videogames can’t do. They can’t help you lose weight, and that includes games that require movement, like Nintendo’s Wii Fit.
- The earl's cure for cholesterol | Mar 23, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIf Earl Grey tea is known for anything other than its noble name, it's the distinct smell of bergamot.
- Feds finally own up to statin risks | Mar 23, 2012 | Show Preview | HideWell, maybe now the push to give everyone statins will start to slow a bit: The FDA has finally admitted that all those side effects the drug industry and its paid--for experts once brushed off are actually very real.
- How to know when you're having a heart attack | Mar 22, 2012 | Show Preview | HideYou might think heart attacks don't discriminate, but that's not actually true. They do discriminate -- and it's a form of discrimination that's killing women.
- Chicken thighs and healthy hearts | Mar 22, 2012 | Show Preview | HideDon't feel bad if you've never heard of taurine. Most people haven't. It's an amino acid found in the tastiest part of the chicken, aka the dark meat you've been told not to eat.
- Another bad use for painkillers | Mar 20, 2012 | Show Preview | HideHearts have been broken for about as long as there have been hearts to break -- but it's only in recent years that people began to rely on drugs to get over the emotional toll of rejection. And if a new study is any indication, self-medication for this "condition" is about to get dangerously easy.
- Dementia patients are being drugged to death | Mar 20, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIt's bad enough that up to a third of all dementia patients in nursing homes are given powerful antipsychotic meds despite the fact that they're not approved for dementia.
- Diet soda in new health scare | Mar 16, 2012 | Show Preview | HideLet's face it: There's nothing "diet" about diet soda. It won't make you healthier and it won't even help you to lose weight -- and that's been proven.
- Two easy tricks that can lower your BP | Mar 16, 2012 | Show Preview | HideWhen it comes to blood pressure, it seems like the mainstream has just two answers: a low-salt diet and meds. And both of them are bad ideas.
- Your doctor may be a liar | Mar 15, 2012 | Show Preview | HideEver wonder what's in that manila folder with your name on it? Your doctor has one on every patient... and if your doc is like most, he'll never leave you alone in the exam room with yours.
- Sinus infection? Don't touch that antibiotic! | Mar 15, 2012 | Show Preview | HideShow up at your doctor's office with a sinus infection, and odds are good you'll walk out with a 10-day (or longer) prescription for the antibiotic amoxicillin.
- Don't try to poison your migraines away | Mar 13, 2012 | Show Preview | HideCommon sense doesn't always prevail, especially when it comes to drug approvals. So it was a breath of fresh air the other day to see health officials use a little of it when they rejected Botox as a potential treatment for migraines.
- Overeating could ruin your brain | Mar 13, 2012 | Show Preview | HideEmpty calories aren't just bad for your belly. They can be downright ruinous for your brain -- and the latest research shows again how people who eat the most have the highest risk of memory problems.
- The one cancer screening that works | Mar 9, 2012 | Show Preview | HideOver screening for cancer is nothing short of a national disaster. But there's one screening that's different -- a screening that can detect a deadly cancer and remove it at the same time.
- Fish oil and vitamin A can save your vision | Mar 9, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSome two million people around the world suffer from a serious degenerative eye disease that literally has no treatment at all beyond "cross your fingers and hope for the best." But if you're suffering from the gradual -- and ultimately total -- loss of vision that marks retinitis pigmentosa, you don't have to cross your fingers anymore.
- Another recall for children's Tylenol | Mar 8, 2012 | Show Preview | HideTalk about déjà vu all over again: Infant Tylenol is being recalled just months after being put back onto the market after the last recall.
- How much sleep does your teen really need? | Mar 8, 2012 | Show Preview | HideLook at all the research on kids and sleep, and two things become clear quickly: 1) Kids don't need as much as most of us think they do, and 2) They're still not getting enough anyway.
- From KO'd to OK'd: Rejected diet drug stages a comeback | Mar 6, 2012 | Show Preview | HideNearly two years ago, an FDA panel rejected the Qnexa diet pill over safety concerns. Now, that same panel has given the drug the OK, which means the agency itself will almost certainly approve it for sale soon.
- Speed and strength now can predict health risks later | Mar 6, 2012 | Show Preview | HideYou probably don't spend much time at all thinking about how fast you walk or how strong your grip is. But maybe you should -- because a new study shows how these basic tests could help predict serious health problems years down the road.
- A choice you don't have to make | Mar 2, 2012 | Show Preview | HideMillions of seniors facing heart problems are forced to choose between bad and worse -- they're told to pick between aspirin and warfarin.
- Fish oil can slash A-fib risk | Mar 2, 2012 | Show Preview | HideFish oil isn't just the best natural way to fight the ravages of heart disease -- it's also the best way to avoid problems with your ticker in the first place.
- Healthy aging begins with a sip | Mar 1, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIf anyone knows a thing or two about healthy aging, it's the Japanese. They live longer and better than anyone else on the planet, nearly five years longer than Americans on average. So what's the secret?
- Hidden risks of heart scans | Mar 1, 2012 | Show Preview | HideDiagnostic heart scans such as CT angiograms can lead to cancer, kidney damage, false positives and overtreatment -- and they don't even improve outcomes in healthy patients.
February 2012 | Show More | Hide
- Get some sun to slash your stroke risk | Feb 28, 2012 | Show Preview | HideI can think of about a million reasons to get outside and bask in the sunlight every day -- but if you're looking for one of your own, how about this: It can slash your risk of a stroke.
- A stroke while you sleep | Feb 28, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe only thing scarier than a stroke is having one and not even knowing it. It's the so-called "silent" stroke -- given the name because it comes and goes with no symptoms.
- Overtime linked to depression | Feb 24, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIf that's your story, you might want to consider a career change before it's too late: The latest research finds that people who work the longest hours have a higher risk of major depression.
- Mental illness for everyone | Feb 24, 2012 | Show Preview | HideYou might not feel mentally ill -- but you are. You just haven't been diagnosed yet.
- Don't be fooled by McMarketing | Feb 23, 2012 | Show Preview | HideMcDonald's has been winning plenty of headlines lately for supposedly healthy changes to its menu -- but don't kid yourself: There's still no reason to ever pass under those golden arches.
- Only the name has changed | Feb 23, 2012 | Show Preview | HideAmerican Dietetic Association is out, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is in. And along with the new name, they've launched a new initiative to take complete control over how nutritional advice is given -- and who gets to give it.
- The secret ingredient in pork | Feb 21, 2012 | Show Preview | HideI'm getting hungry just thinking about all the great ways to eat pork. But there's one form of pig that makes me lose my appetite every time -- and it's exactly what people eat the most of: pork from factory farms.
- Quick quiz can measure your Alzheimer's risk | Feb 21, 2012 | Show Preview | HideWe waste a fortune on tests we don't need for conditions we don't have -- conditions we often shouldn't be worrying about in the first place.
- Making a move to fight rheumatoid | Feb 17, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThere's an easy way to ease the constant pain of rheumatoid arthritis. It's free, requires no visits to the doctor, and can be done just about anywhere.
- Nicotine may slow cognitive decline | Feb 17, 2012 | Show Preview | HideCould nicotine possibly be good for you? Short answer: Yes... sort of, and a new study shows again how the most addictive ingredient in cigarettes could help boost the brain.
- Wrong approach to obesity | Feb 16, 2012 | Show Preview | HideAt least we're not getting fatter. The newest obesity numbers are in and, well, this is what passes for victory these days: Americans have had roughly the same rate of obesity for much of the past decade, with a little more than a third of us in need of plus-size clothing.
- Soaking up the benefits of water | Feb 16, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIt almost sounds like the benefits of some promising new blockbuster drug: Just a little bit can help lift mood, concentration and energy levels -- with virtually no side effects. Well, there is one side effect: You might need to pee a little more.
- Sex is safe for heart patients | Feb 14, 2012 | Show Preview | HideJust because you're a heart patient doesn't mean you have to miss out on some Valentine's Day romance. There's still one "do" you can do: If you can climb a flight of stairs without suffering chest pain or a bout of gasping, you can have sex -- even if you had a heart attack just last week, according to the latest advice from the American Heart Association.
- Plug in, tune out -- and drop dead | Feb 14, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe great thing about headphones is they allow you to tune out the rest of the world. And the worst thing about headphones is that they allow you to tune out the rest of the world.
- Kids skip sunscreen | Feb 10, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIt's hard to think of sunburn when you're battling sub-zero February temperatures every day -- but summer will be here soon enough. And when it arrives, you can bet that two things will happen: You'll hear a lot of mainstream noise about the supposed importance of wearing sunblock... and kids will get sunburned anyway.
- The world's worst flu 'cure' | Feb 10, 2012 | Show Preview | HideEveryone, it seems, has a personal recipe for beating the flu: chicken soup, chrysanthemum tea, cayenne pepper, raw garlic...you name it, someone is taking it. I can't say whether they really will cure you -- but I can say this: Any of those folk remedies are better options than Tamiflu.
- Your iPad is a pain in the neck | Feb 9, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIt's the very definition of a "First World Problem" -- how to hold your iPad without getting a crick in your neck. But it's enough of a problem these days to catch the attention of researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, who say most people hold their iPads -- and other tablets -- in ways that are almost guaranteed to cause neck pain.
- Who's paying your doctor? | Feb 9, 2012 | Show Preview | HideEveryone likes free stuff, and your doctor is no exception. But when those gifts come from a big drug company, they come with strings attached: prescribe our drugs... prescribe them more often... and prescribe them for more people.
- An up-close look at apnea | Feb 7, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIf just the thought of losing your breath as you sleep is frightening, you should see what it looks like when it really happens.
- The trans fat lie harming your health | Feb 7, 2012 | Show Preview | HideEveryone's terrified of trans fats these days, and it's not hard to see why: They've been so vilified that some places are actually banning them. Must be something to it, right? There is -- because the trans fats that come from hydrogenated vegetable oils are every bit as bad as their reputation, and then some: They'll up your odds of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, dementia, depression and more.
- New gout 'cure' is a recipe for more pain | Feb 3, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIf you think gout is bad, just wait 'til you see the latest "cure." This new drug treatment doesn't replace what's already out there. It's in addition to it -- so you have to take both bad meds, doubling your risk of side effects and other problems.
- Power your sperm with seafood | Feb 3, 2012 | Show Preview | HideGentlemen, if you want to keep your sperm swimming -- and who doesn't? -- head on over to the nearest fish market and load up on tuna and salmon.
- E-cigs cause lung damage | Feb 2, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIf you're trying to quit smoking, you've got the right idea. But if you think smokeless "e-cigarettes" are a safer alternative or a tool to help you quit, your right idea is on the wrong track.
- Gimmicks won't help you quit | Feb 2, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThere are plenty of gimmicks out there that claim they'll help you to quit smoking -- not to mention a couple of risky Big Pharma drugs. And just about none of them work.
January 2012 | Show More | Hide
- What drug researchers are hiding | Jan 31, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThink the news media is untrustworthy? Try reading the medical journals.
- New blood thinner boosts heart risk | Jan 31, 2012 | Show Preview | HideBlood thinners are supposed to reduce the risk of the blood clots that can lead to a heart attack or stroke -- but a new drug that's intended to slash the risk of stroke can actually increase the odds of a heart attack.
- PSA tests don't save lives | Jan 27, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThe best way to protect your prostate is to keep it far away from doctors who want to screen it -- and even further from the surgeons who make a living off prostate cancer procedures.
- High-tech doesn't mean low-risk | Jan 27, 2012 | Show Preview | HideI wouldn't wish prostate surgery on my worst enemies. Not only is it often completely unnecessary since prostate cancer isn't nearly the killer it's been made out to be -- but the treatments themselves are often worse than the disease and come with more risks than your surgeon will ever let on.
- The problem that's seven times worse than reported | Jan 26, 2012 | Show Preview | HideTo err is human... but to make a potentially deadly mistake and consider it just another normal day on the job, you'd have to work in a hospital.
- Antidepressants fail another trial | Jan 24, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThere's no two ways about it: When it comes to beating depression, that last thing you want is your doctor's first choice. Tell him you're down in the dumps, and he'll reach for his prescription pad -- but the dirty secret about the depression meds used by some 30 million Americans every year is that they just don't work.
- Cognitive decline begins in middle age | Jan 24, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSenior moments aren't just for seniors anymore. Anyone can have a brain hiccup no matter how old or young they are -- but the latest research shows that the cognitive slide we usually associate with aging actually begins earlier than anyone would have thought.
- Brush away pneumonia risk | Jan 20, 2012 | Show Preview | HideHere's the easiest way yet to avoid pneumonia: brush your teeth.
- One more reason to drink beer | Jan 20, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIn fact, you can get just about all the benefits of wine and then some from plain old beer -- and the latest research confirms that a cold brew is every bit as good for your heart as a glass of red.
- How to avoid pancreatic cancer | Jan 19, 2012 | Show Preview | HideThey're called "trace" elements for a reason: Tiny amounts of the right stuff can boost your health and save your life... while even a drop of the wrong stuff can end it. Now, the latest research shows how these same trace elements can play a major role in your risk of getting or avoiding one of the deadliest forms of cancer on the planet -- pancreatic cancer.
- The world's tiniest doctors | Jan 19, 2012 | Show Preview | HideHere's one from the "try not to think about it" file: The latest natural cure for diabetic wounds that won't heal is... ready for it? Maggot spit.
- The health benefits of music | Jan 17, 2012 | Show Preview | HideLooks like the savage beast isn't the only thing music can soothe: A good tune can also help ease pain. Of course, that's not too much of a surprise since many people already use music to soothe both physical and mental pain -- but the latest research shows how there's one group of folks in particular who stand to benefit the most.
- The key vitamins that will protect your brain | Jan 17, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSome brains, however, shrink faster than others -- and since this rapid loss of gray matter is often a warning sign of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, you want to limit your own shrinkage as much as possible. And the best way to do that is with the vitamins you should be getting anyway.
- Playing the name game over sugar | Jan 13, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIt's like a battle between two horror movie monsters: In one corner, you've got the corn industry responsible for high-fructose corn syrup as well as all the other corn-based additives used in everything from food to fuel. In the other corner, you've got the "real" sugar industry.
- Fix your apnea, heal your heart | Jan 13, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSomeone with apnea can go through dozens of breathless bouts per night and never even realize it -- but in this case, what you don't know can not only hurt you... it can kill you, too. Apnea has been linked to everything from sexual dysfunction and metabolic syndrome to diabetes and heart disease -- but now, researchers have confirmed that it's not too late for people already fighting that nightly battle.
- Tai chi can help prevent falls | Jan 12, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIt's just about the slowest and easiest form of exercise on the planet -- but what tai chi lacks in flash, it more than makes up for in benefits. These simple Chinese stretching exercises have been shown to help seniors beat everything from pain to depression -- and now, new research shows that they can also help improve balance and prevent falls.
- The tests seniors should skip | Jan 12, 2012 | Show Preview | HideEven as the mainstream moves away from routine cancer screenings for men and women alike, there's one group of Americans that are still getting screened regularly for cancers that almost certainly won't hurt them. And that's the elderly.
- Walk faster, beat death | Jan 10, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIt turns out the slowest walkers have the highest risk of death.
- The worst way to lose weight | Jan 10, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSurgery is supposed to be the ultimate shortcut when it comes to weight loss: Let the doc put you under, and when you wake up you're on your way to a brand-new body. If only it were that simple.
- Statins for flu? Don't believe it! | Jan 6, 2012 | Show Preview | HideIt's the cure-all that doesn't really "cure" a thing -- but that hasn't stopped the mainstream from throwing cholesterol-lowering statin drugs at absolutely everything anyway. The latest: A new push to give these meds not to people who suffer from high cholesterol (who don't need the drugs, either), but to people suffering from the flu.
- Common cereals are more than 40 percent sugar | Jan 6, 2012 | Show Preview | HideInstead of changing your own habits here in 2012, make one change for someone else: your kids. Stop giving them cereal.
- BPA in everything | Jan 5, 2012 | Show Preview | HideBy now, you've heard of bisphenol-A -- the dangerous estrogen-like chemical used in plastics and can linings that's been linked to diabetes, sexual dysfunction and more. But eating packaged and canned goods isn't the only way to get exposed to this junk and boost your risk.
- New push to drug people with normal BP levels | Jan 5, 2012 | Show Preview | Hide"Prehypertension" is a name that sounds like it was invented to scare patients -- and it's definitely succeeded. No one wants to be "pre" any disease -- so while the guidelines don't call for treating prehypertension with meds, many docs do so anyway... and their scared patients play right along.
- Move more, sleep better | Jan 3, 2012 | Show Preview | HideSometimes, the simplest things are hardest to get -- like a good night's sleep.
- The cherry on top of a good night's sleep | Jan 3, 2012 | Show Preview | HidePeople looking for a little help getting to sleep used to drink a glass of warm milk. That, or maybe a little brandy. But there's another drink that might help you get off to dreamland quicker -- and it's not what you'd expect.
December 2011 | Show More | Hide
- Medical marijuana can limit pain meds | Dec 30, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThis one's bound to make some pretty big waves: Yet another new study backs marijuana for medicinal purposes in a big way.
- Nothing fishy about it: Seafood will boost your brainpower | Dec 30, 2011 | Show Preview | Hide"Fish is brain food" is the kind of age-old folk wisdom that's been proven time and again by cutting-edge science -- and the latest research confirms that the best way to keep your brain swimming in gray matter is with a steady diet of fish.
- Antidepressants make depression worse | Dec 29, 2011 | Show Preview | HideTurns out antidepressants are even worse than ineffective: In a huge number of patients, they can actually make depression worse.
- Don't quit your day job -- it might kill you | Dec 29, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThere are some clear benefits to working the night shift: higher pay and… well.. OK, there's one clear benefit to working the night shift. And in exchange for more money, you're literally putting your life on the line if you take that night job: Shift work has been linked to obesity, heart disease and more.
- Don't go low-cal to fight diabetes | Dec 27, 2011 | Show Preview | HideI can't think of any good reason to ever starve yourself on purpose -- but researchers keep pushing ultra-low calorie diets for everything from longevity to disease prevention. The latest: A new push to brand these extreme and dangerous diets as a "cure" for diabetes.
- The part-time diet that really works | Dec 27, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers put women on a low-carb diet up against women on a low-calorie diet -- but with a huge catch: The low-carb eaters would stick to the plan for just two days a week… and eat whatever they wanted the rest of the time.
- How depression breaks your heart | Dec 23, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe proverbial broken heart can actually do the job for real: Depressed people have double the risk of heart attack and a much higher risk of heart problems overall than non-depressed people.
- Sex makes people happy | Dec 23, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA good meal, a little spending money, and a night of passion -- any one of those things would be enough to make most people happy... especially that last one.
- Public toilets are crawling with germs | Dec 22, 2011 | Show Preview | HideSome studies offer surprising, even stunning conclusions. This isn't one of them: Public restrooms are every bit as filthy as you would have guessed... and maybe even worse.
- Choline on your mind | Dec 22, 2011 | Show Preview | HideSome nutrients, like vitamin D, always seem to be making headlines -- while others, you just never hear about. Take choline, for example.
- TSA refuses new study on airport scanners | Dec 20, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's outright insane if you stop to think about it: In order to "protect" air passengers, the U.S. government is blasting them all with dangerous levels of radiation from full-body X-ray scanners.
- The secret life of food | Dec 20, 2011 | Show Preview | HideYou might not believe in reincarnation, but the food industry sure does: Every day, people eat stuff that's had previous lives.
- The next wave of cholesterol meds | Dec 16, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIf you thought statin meds to lower LDL cholesterol were useless, you should see what they're cooking up next: drugs to raise your HDL levels.
- Canned soups cause dramatic BPA surge | Dec 16, 2011 | Show Preview | HideSoup is good food? Not if it comes from a can! I'm sure you already know all about the preservatives, artificial flavors, and just plain low-quality ingredients that fill each can of soup. But believe it or not, that's not even the worst of it.
- BP guidelines could be deadly | Dec 15, 2011 | Show Preview | HideDocs get so hung up on matching the numbers on patients' charts to mainstream guidelines that they often forget these things are written on paper -- not set in stone. But in addition to being meaningless, many of those targets are actually dangerous -- and quite possibly deadly.
- The sweet spot for salt | Dec 15, 2011 | Show Preview | HideSodium has been a necessary part of the diet since time began -- but based on how little the mainstream knows about it, you'd think it was discovered just last week.
- More meals, less weight | Dec 13, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIf you want to weigh less... eat more often. That might sound counterintuitive, but some of the most successful dieters around are the ones who make sure they have all three meals each day -- or even more.
- WHACK your flu risk this winter | Dec 13, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe power to beat the flu is literally in your hands: Wash ‘em often, and the virus that causes the disease won't have a chance to invade your body.
- Drug company launches new attack on compounding pharmacists | Dec 9, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt was the equivalent of David taking down Goliath: Earlier this year, compounding pharmacists stood up to a drug company -- and won big. But in this version of the tale, Goliath doesn't lie down and die. He gets back up -- and now, he's really ticked off.
- A clean mouth for a healthy heart | Dec 9, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's no secret that people with clean teeth and healthy gums have a lower risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems, and two new studies again confirm the link.
- New push to drug children | Dec 8, 2011 | Show Preview | HideStatins for kids? The very idea is insane, yet millions of children are already taking these "adult" meds -- and a new set of guidelines aims to give these drugs to millions more, including kids still in elementary school.
- Low salt comes with high risk | Dec 8, 2011 | Show Preview | HideNext time your doctor says "cut back on the salt, or else" ask him one question. Or else what?
- Unleash your inner caveman | Dec 6, 2011 | Show Preview | HideYou don't need to hunt wooly mammoths to be a "caveman" these days. In fact, you don't even need a cave. The "caveman" diet is more about what you eat than where you live -- and if you can stick to a 100-percent natural lifestyle of fresh meats and vegetables with no processed foods, congratulations. You're officially a caveman.
- What's in a McRib? | Dec 6, 2011 | Show Preview | HideI heard a radio commercial for the McRib the other day that asked an important question: where's the bone?
- Spine drug linked to cancer risk | Dec 2, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's like a nightmare, except you never get to wake up: A drug used during a common back procedure has been linked to cancer -- including one of the deadliest forms of the disease on the planet.
- Why you should never buy honey from the supermarket | Dec 2, 2011 | Show Preview | HideYou might think the most difficult part of choosing honey is deciding between a little plastic bear and big glass jar. Turns out the decision's a lot more difficult than that -- because just about all the honey in your supermarket is barely even honey at all.
- Quit smoking -- or die trying? | Dec 1, 2011 | Show Preview | HideNearly 70 percent of all smokers want to quit -- and half of them have tried and failed over the last year, according to new numbers from the CDC. Obviously, it ain't easy.
- The flu shot hoax revealed | Dec 1, 2011 | Show Preview | HideFlu shots don't work... but your friends in the media want you to get one anyway. A new study finds the scantest of all possible benefits from the most heavily hyped vaccine of all time -- benefits so small you have to wonder if they even exist at all.
November 2011 | Show More | Hide
- Shine a light on seasonal depression | Nov 29, 2011 | Show Preview | HideYour skin isn't the only part of your body that needs a regular dose of sunlight -- your brain thrives on the stuff, too.
- Step into the sun | Nov 29, 2011 | Show Preview | HideDespite what you've heard, the only protection from the sun your skin really needs is a little common sense.
- Get wine benefits from your wine | Nov 25, 2011 | Show Preview | HideOne of the best things about enjoying the health benefits of red wine is the wine itself. So naturally, some researchers are trying to spoil the party -- because a new study looks at the benefits of the polyphenols in red wine... when taken without the actual wine.
- Natural hope for MS patients | Nov 25, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe mainstream "solutions" to multiple sclerosis can be even worse than the disease itself: Of all the dangerous meds MS patients are told to take, not a single one of them can stop or reverse the damage. And they all come with some horrific side effects.
- Junk food kills sperm | Nov 24, 2011 | Show Preview | HideYou already know what junk food will do to your waistline -- but for men, a diet rich in poor choices can also hit below the belt. To put it simply, junk food kills sperm the way RAID kills roaches.
- The hormone deficiency that's robbing you of muscle | Nov 24, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThere's no doubt about it: We all lose a little something off our muscle as we age, and all the training and exercise in the world can't stop it. But there's a difference between "losing a little" and "losing a lot" -- and today, far too many seniors are losing WAY too much.
- Happy people live longer | Nov 22, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's the attitude adjustment that could save your life: A new study finds that happy people live longer -- which means a smile might turn out to be the cheapest, safest, and easiest longevity-booster on the planet.
- Red wine: exercise in a glass | Nov 22, 2011 | Show Preview | HideYou might think the only "exercise" you'll get from drinking wine comes from lifting the glass -- or maybe struggling to open the bottle. But it turns out resveratrol, the famous "red wine antioxidant," can actually trick the body into thinking it's getting some actual exercise -- giving you a big-time metabolic boost with every little sip.
- Babies being given stomach acid meds | Nov 18, 2011 | Show Preview | HideHere's a quick way to tell if you've picked the right pediatrician for your new baby: Tell him the baby spits up or vomits and cries about it afterwards. If he smiles reassuringly and says, "that's what babies do," you may have found a keeper.
- Dangerous vaccine now pushed on boys as well as girls | Nov 18, 2011 | Show Preview | HideI don't care how you feel about vaccinations in general -- but whether you love 'em, hate 'em, or just aren't sure, there's one needle out there that simply doesn't belong anywhere near a child. It's Gardasil, the dangerous HPV vaccine.
- Natural relief for Crohn's, IBS and more | Nov 17, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe only thing worse than a stomach problem is a stomach problem that never, ever goes away. Your own doctor will keep trying different meds until he finds one that kinda-sorta works without causing too many side effects, but there are much better approaches for recurring stomach issues.
- Mind over belly in battle of the bowels | Nov 17, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIf you're suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, the problem might not be entirely in your stomach.
- Real or fake, beware of meds | Nov 15, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe drug industry has a warning for you: Stay away from prescription meds. They're too dangerous. Not their drugs, of course -- the new warning campaign from Pfizer and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy is designed to scare you away from buying your meds online.
- The patient made me do it! | Nov 15, 2011 | Show Preview | HideCT scans, X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds -- you name it, people are getting them far more often than necessary, leading to extra stress and excess treatments. And in the case of those CT scans and X-rays, patients are being dosed with high levels of radiation for no reason at all.
- The mineral your prostate is begging you for | Nov 11, 2011 | Show Preview | HideWhen you talk to your doctor about prostate health, the last thing you'd expect from him is a drug that'll make your prostate about as unhealthy as it could possibly be.
- Meditation boosts physical health | Nov 11, 2011 | Show Preview | HideCulture is a funny thing: In some places, you're considered a little weird if you meditate... in others, you're weird if you don't. Most people here in the West never even consider it at all -- but maybe you should, because a growing body of evidence finds that this practice of the mind can have a major impact on the body, including a serious boost in heart health.
- Yoga can beat back pain -- and that's no stretch | Nov 10, 2011 | Show Preview | HideI know plenty of people who won't try yoga because, well, it's yoga -- and they think they'd feel ridiculous doing it. But if you're battling back pain, do yourself a favor: Open your mind before you open another jar of pills -- because yoga can help beat your pain, and two new studies prove it.
- The biggest secret in prostate health | Nov 10, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe only thing worse than the sheer hell of an enlarged prostate is the disappointment of yet another failed treatment ... But luckily, there's another option on the table: a cheap, widely available and perfectly natural way to get the relief your prostate is begging you for -- and the only shortcoming is the name.
- Move your back, ease the pain | Nov 8, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe last thing anyone with a sore back wants to do is move it around ... and the natural reaction is to find a spot where you can sit as stiff as a board and move as little as possible.The other natural reaction, of course, is a fistful of painkillers. Don't give in to either reaction.
- The everyday pill that'll wreck your vision | Nov 8, 2011 | Show Preview | HideAn aspirin a day won't do much for your heart, but it can do plenty for your eyes -- and not in a good way.
- Simple ways to end migraine pain | Nov 4, 2011 | Show Preview | HideI've said it before, and the latest research proves it again: You don't need powerful, dangerous and addictive meds to beat the relentless pain of migraine headaches.
- Green tea speeds weight loss | Nov 4, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThere are no miracles when it comes to weight loss -- but that doesn't mean you can't get a little help. Green tea has been shown to boost the metabolism and help the body burn off fat -- and the latest research on mice shows why: One of the compounds in green tea can stop the body from absorbing fat and even help the body to better use the fat it does absorb.
- Risky vitamins? Don't believe it! | Nov 3, 2011 | Show Preview | HideCommon, safe nutrients and ordinary multivitamins are being blamed for everything in the book -- and now, a new study claims any number of vitamins will cause women to die early.
- Beat the high price of beating gout | Nov 3, 2011 | Show Preview | HideI know the cost of everything is rising, but this is ridiculous: A common remedy for gout and other inflammatory conditions has shot up by more than 2,700 percent. The remedy is called colchicine, and it's been used for literally thousands of years.
- The manly way to lower your heart risk | Nov 1, 2011 | Show Preview | HideYou already know how testosterone can bring your sex life back from the dead. Now, the latest research shows how it can keep the rest of you out of the grave as well. In fact, this manly hormone can slash your risk of two of the greatest killers of seniors: heart attack and stroke.
- The great nursing home swindle | Nov 1, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's the biggest scandal -- and the biggest swindle -- you've never heard of: Dementia patients are being shipped back and forth between nursing homes and hospitals in a calculated attempt to raise their cash value.
October 2011 | Show More | Hide
- Docs: No more TV for tots | Oct 28, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe American Academy of Pediatrics got it all wrong on ADHD with its outrageous new screening guidelines -- but the organization did manage to hit one nail right on the head. And that's with the new advice on television and little kids: Keep it off.
- Docs told to drug unruly toddlers | Oct 28, 2011 | Show Preview | HideParents, watch your tots: There's a new creep in the neighborhood, and it's not the local perv. It's the family doctor. The American Academy of Pediatrics is out with new marching orders, urging its 60,000 members to "screen" kids for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder starting at the age of four.
- Bacteria love your cellphone | Oct 27, 2011 | Show Preview | HideI'm always a little grossed out when I see someone walk out of the bathroom with a cellphone in hand -- either checking messages or already mid-conversation. The thought alone is enough to make you sick, but the latest research shows how it could make you literally ill: Cellphones are crawling with germs, including the nasty bacteria that live in poop.
- Why you should never trust 'doctor's orders' | Oct 27, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIn reality, most doctors follow the guidelines issued by the major medical associations -- and that means some of the biggest decisions he makes about you and your health are based on badly biased information.
- Shooting holes in vitamin E study | Oct 25, 2011 | Show Preview | HideI couldn't believe what I saw on the news the other night: Diane Sawyer -- in her most solemn Evening Anchor Voice -- announced that vitamin E could increase the risk of prostate cancer by 17 percent.
- A not-so-fond farewell to the PSA test | Oct 25, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has urged docs and patients to put the kibosh on the PSA test -- because after some 2 million prostate surgeries and procedures based on that screening, the disease's death rate has remained unchanged.
- Shattered romance, shattered penis | Oct 21, 2011 | Show Preview | HideMen who cheat aren't just risking a broken relationship -- they could also break something that many would consider far more important. Yes... that.
- Prostate biopsies double your infection risk | Oct 21, 2011 | Show Preview | HideImagine fighting for your life after a cancer scare... only to find out you didn't even have cancer in the first place. Well, imagine no more: If you're a man getting a prostate biopsy, you're putting your life on the line -- because a new study finds the biopsy itself can double your risk of a life-threatening infection in the month after the procedure.
- Risky business: Sleepless kids are bad news | Oct 20, 2011 | Show Preview | HideKids who miss out on sleep aren't just groggy in school -- they're also far more likely to do all the things that give parents nightmares.
- ADHD meds reach new highs | Oct 20, 2011 | Show Preview | HideAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder isn't a diagnosis designed to help identify and treat children -- it's a condition tailor-made to sell meds.
- Rejected diet drug returns from the grave | Oct 18, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA "no" from the FDA never quite means "no" -- not when it comes to the agency's drug-industry pals, anyway. Case in point: The feds said "no" to the diet drug Contrave earlier this year over its potential for heart risk -- even after an FDA panel signed off on it.
- When it comes to exercise, less is more | Oct 18, 2011 | Show Preview | HideEveryone should make sure they get moving during the day -- but no one needs to turn into a treadmill-racing workout fiend to get the benefits of exercise.
- Plastics chemicals linked to developmental problems | Oct 14, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's easy to protect your children from what you can see -- but it's a much bigger challenge to keep them safe from what you can't.
- The hidden risks of fatherhood | Oct 14, 2011 | Show Preview | HideYou make a lot of sacrifices when you become a parent -- but this is one I'm sure most men never see coming... It's the loss of their manhood. I'm talking about real research that reveals a sharp dip in testosterone levels from the moment they hear the words, "It's a boy!"
- Chondroitin offers arthritis relief | Oct 13, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe new study confirms that chondroitin can beat pain, ease stiffness, and even restore function to patients suffering from osteoarthritis of the hands.
- Wriggling away infection | Oct 13, 2011 | Show Preview | HideMaggots, as it turns out, are proving to be highly effective at treating diabetic wounds that won't heal -- the types of wounds that affect up to a third of all diabetics and often result in disability and even amputation.
- B vitamins beat dementia | Oct 11, 2011 | Show Preview | HideI know plenty of seniors who would pop pretty much any pill -- risks and costs be damned -- if it meant they'd never have to battle Alzheimer's disease.
- Eyes linked to heart risk | Oct 11, 2011 | Show Preview | HideWhen it comes to heart disease, it looks like the eyes have it. Researchers say they can spot who's more likely to suffer the life-threatening condition by simply checking for yellow spots on the eyelids. People who have them face a 50-percent increase in the risk of a heart attack.
- Brain stents kill stroke patients | Oct 7, 2011 | Show Preview | HideSix years ago, the feds rushed the approval of brain stents for patients facing a high risk of stroke, claiming they needed to act quickly on "compassionate" grounds.
- Apples and pears can lower stroke risk | Oct 7, 2011 | Show Preview | HideSupposedly cutting-edge procedures like the brain stent I just mentioned won't lower your risk of stroke -- and they might even kill you. But you don't have to turn to risky surgery or unproven meds to keep a stroke at bay: A new study finds all you might really need is more of the foods you already enjoy.
- Question authority -- question your doctor | Oct 6, 2011 | Show Preview | HideFor years, the doctor-patient relationship went a little something like this: Patient visits the doctor... doctor tells the patient what to do. That's the way it still is in many practices, and that might even describe your relationship with your own doctor. But you're perfectly capable of making decisions about your health -- and two new campaigns are urging you to do just that.
- Deadly faith | Oct 6, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new survey finds that 40 percent of Americans believe the FDA only gives the OK to "extremely effective" meds -- and 25 percent believe FDA-approved drugs don't have serious side effects.
- What your Ob-Gyn doesn't want you to know | Oct 4, 2011 | Show Preview | HideYou might think medical guidelines are based on years of clinical evidence and gold-standard research. After all, doctors use them every single day to make life-or-death decisions. In reality, they're based on the whims and fancies of the medical elite... and that's especially true when it comes to women's health.
- Painkillers up miscarriage risk | Oct 4, 2011 | Show Preview | HideYou wouldn't dream of pumping a newborn full of powerful painkillers like ibuprofen -- yet nearly a fifth of all pregnant women take these meds during pregnancy... and it's killing their unborn children.
September 2011 | Show More | Hide
- The natural way to beat inflammation | Sep 30, 2011 | Show Preview | HideInflammation has gone from a condition you should worry about to a marketing buzzword used to sell everything from drugs to juice to cereal. Well, at least they got it half right: You should worry about inflammation, and do what you can to bring your own levels down.
- Aging signs -- or warning signs? | Sep 30, 2011 | Show Preview | HideMillions of seniors battle the three S's in their later years: the stoop, the shakes, and the shuffle. And most docs will respond with their own S: the shrug as they tell you it's just part of getting older. Bull.
- The myth of the 'senior moment' | Sep 29, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe "senior moment" -- it's one of the most common stereotypes in movies and on television. But the "senior moment" used so often for cheap laughs isn't nearly as "common" as you've been led to believe. In fact, most seniors barely experience any significant form of cognitive decline over the years.
- Anger and stress cause heart attacks? You don't say! | Sep 29, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe connection between emotional overload and heart attack has been known since... well, forever. But in case you had any doubt, a new study puts it to rest: Heart attack survivors with anger and stress issues have a dramatically higher risk of a second attack.
- Poor sleep linked to hypertension | Sep 27, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIf you're battling blood pressure problems, you don't need another med -- you just need better sleep... and that doesn't necessarily mean more sleep.
- Natural solutions for gout | Sep 27, 2011 | Show Preview | HideGout used to be known as "the rich man's disease" because it usually struck the wealthy -- the only ones who could afford to over-consume the foods that cause this painful form of arthritis. Today, you don't have to be rich (or even a man) to suffer from gout -- just fat. And since more people are fatter than ever before, more people are also battling the foot pain that marks this condition.
- New warning over heartburn meds | Sep 23, 2011 | Show Preview | HideYour stomach is your best friend -- yet millions of people treat it like their worst enemy. They fill their guts with lousy food, and then at the first sign of heartburn or acid reflux, they carpet-bomb their bellies with dangerous drugs that not only won't solve the problem… they can actually make it worse in the long run.
- Dirty docs don't wash hands | Sep 23, 2011 | Show Preview | HideDoctors are so smart most of them must've skipped a grade -- and that grade was probably kindergarten. How else can you explain the fact that they still haven't figured out how to wash their hands?
- Simple solution for post-menopausal sleep disorders | Sep 22, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIf you tell your doctor you're having trouble sleeping, the first thing he'll do is reach for his prescription pad -- especially if you're a woman going through menopause.
- Sex can help women age better | Sep 22, 2011 | Show Preview | HideSex doesn't just get better with age -- age gets better with sex, especially for women.
- The fastest way to boost your health | Sep 20, 2011 | Show Preview | HideClose to 50 million Americans can dramatically reduce their death risk by making one simple change right now -- and it won't cost a cent. In fact, it'll save you thousands of dollars a year. Despite that fact, most people can't (or won't) make that one simple change. You may have guessed by now that I'm talking about smoking -- more specifically, quitting smoking.
- A nation of sugar addicts | Sep 20, 2011 | Show Preview | HideNo wonder we're fatter and sicker than ever and getting worse every day: New numbers from the CDC show that half of all Americans over the age of TWO YEARS OLD drink at least one soda a day.
- Migraine relief | Sep 16, 2011 | Show Preview | HideI recently came across a new remedy for migraine relief. It involves putting tiny amounts of feverfew and ginger into a little pouch, and then putting it under your tongue.
- Deadly warning over common meds | Sep 16, 2011 | Show Preview | HidePharmaceutical drugs are supposed to help you... not hurt you. Yet every time I turn around, there's ANOTHER report about ANOTHER way these meds can kill you. Here's the latest.
- Why your doctor needs more sleep | Sep 15, 2011 | Show Preview | HideHow sharp would you be after 28 hours without sleep? If your answer is "not very," you're like most people. Doctors are like most people, too, once you take away the white coats, stethoscopes, and medical degrees -- but they're routinely scheduled for those infamous 28-hour shifts during their residencies.
- Freeze your head | Sep 15, 2011 | Show Preview | HideYou probably know all about the wonders of the magical "cool spot" on your pillow (and if you don't, try looking for it tonight). But now, researchers are taking the concept a step further. They've created a water-powered nightcap that can keep your head cool all night long.
- Apples top pesticide list | Sep 13, 2011 | Show Preview | HideI know it feels like summer has only just begun, but fall is right around the corner -- and that means apple season is almost here. Don't be fooled by the apples you'll find in the supermarket year 'round -- most of them are actually months old... and you won't believe the tricks they use to keep them fresh.
- Diet soda linked to weight gain | Sep 13, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIf the FDA won't go after diet sodas for all the dangerous chemicals they contain, maybe the FTC can take action for false advertising. There's nothing "diet" about diet sodas. After all, studies have linked them to metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart problems, and more.
- Zinc beats colds | Sep 9, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA simple mineral could help you beat the cold and get you back on your feet -- and back on the job -- quicker than ever. A new study finds that zinc -- the main ingredient in many natural cold lozenges -- is so good at beating back the sniffles that it's practically a cure.
- Statins for the masses | Sep 9, 2011 | Show Preview | HidePfizer is getting ready to take a multibillion-dollar loss this fall when it loses patent protection on the best-selling drug of all time. But don't expect them to sit back and watch Lipitor's $11 billion a year in sales go down the drain. The Wall Street Journal says the company is hatching a plan to have its cholesterol-lowering drug sold over the counter.
- The dirt on colon cleansing | Sep 8, 2011 | Show Preview | HideNever take medical advice from Hollywood stars...One of the more recent trends in Hollywood's boutique medicine industry involves colon cleansings -- the idea that a very elaborate (and often expensive) chemically enhanced enema can somehow cure all sorts of health issues.
- 8 ways to reduce your dementia risk | Sep 8, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThere's no surefire way to keep dementia at bay, but there are steps you can take to dramatically slash your risk -- including the following lifestyle changes you can make, starting today.
- Antidepressants boost women's stroke risk | Sep 6, 2011 | Show Preview | HideWould you rather suffer from depression or from a stroke? If you're taking antidepressants, you might not have a choice. The answer could be both.
- Low marks for high-tech mammograms | Sep 6, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new spin on mammograms has managed to take a badly flawed technology... and make it even worse. The technology is called computer-aided detection, or CAD, and it's supposed to help radiologists find potential cancers in breast tissue -- which would be great if it actually worked.
- Heart risk for aspirin quitters | Sep 2, 2011 | Show Preview | HideDespite what you've heard from decades of TV commercials, the last thing your heart needs to help it keep beating is a daily dose of aspirin.
- New instructions for Tylenol | Sep 2, 2011 | Show Preview | HideJ&J says the changes it will make -- next year, mind you, not today -- will help stop the overuse that's turned the drug's main ingredient, acetaminophen, into the leading cause of liver failure in the United States. But they're not changing the drug.
- Fats beat sadness | Sep 1, 2011 | Show Preview | HideLooks like the old maxim "fat and happy" isn't too far off -- but it's not fat in your body that'll lift your mood. It's fat in your diet.
- Government guidelines lead to heart disease | Sep 1, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe U.S. government's dietary guidelines released last year allow people to get as much as 25 percent of their calories from added sugars. If it's not immediately obvious why that's a bad idea, a new study spells it out.
August 2011 | Show More | Hide
- The battle against PTSD | Aug 30, 2011 | Show Preview | HideVeterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder are routinely pumped full of antipsychotic drugs. And as most of them will tell you (in language I can't use here), those drugs aren't doing a darn thing for them.
- The real reason for Prozac Nation | Aug 30, 2011 | Show Preview | HideWho's responsible for the antidepressant frenzy that's led to 10 percent of all Americans taking these dangerous meds? If you guessed shrinks, you're only partly right. Fact is, there's been a stunning rise in the number of non-psychiatrists dishing out mood drugs.
- Yoga can bring fibro relief | Aug 26, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers say light stretching can do what a pharmacy full of drugs often cannot: Bring real relief to women suffering from fibromyalgia, the mystifying and often debilitating pain condition.
- Dog-gone asthma! | Aug 26, 2011 | Show Preview | HideBut the best trick of all comes naturally: Pets can chase away asthma and allergies the way a guard dog can scare off burglars -- and it doesn't take a loud bark or a lot of teeth.
- Placebos for asthma relief | Aug 25, 2011 | Show Preview | HideBelieve it or not, plain old air delivered via an asthma inhaler can actually bring as much relief as an inhaler filled with a common asthma med.
- Always look on the bright side of life | Aug 25, 2011 | Show Preview | HideYour outlook could play a direct role in your stroke risk, with the most negative people facing the most negative outcomes.
- Robots put to work | Aug 23, 2011 | Show Preview | HideHere's what I think of when I picture a hospital pulling the wrapper off a shiny new surgical robot, like the ones commonly used to perform prostate surgeries: A kid getting a pair of skis in July...Same goes for those hospitals -- because a new study confirms that the first response isn't "how can we use this machine best?" It's "how quickly can we put this thing to work -- and how many patients can we use it on?"
- New guidelines push more mammograms | Aug 23, 2011 | Show Preview | HideJust when I thought we were getting somewhere with cancer screenings, yet another organization has cooked up its own set of guidelines. And it's a huge step backwards.
- Dangerous meds for little girls | Aug 19, 2011 | Show Preview | HideAn outrageous new study is pushing powerful diabetes meds on girls as young as 8 years old who don't even have the disease in a bizarre effort to preserve their fertility decades later.
- Playgrounds are too safe | Aug 19, 2011 | Show Preview | HideI'm sure many parents would bubble wrap their little ones before sending them out if they could, and some practically do these days. But they don't really need that protection -- because playgrounds have gotten so safe and dull that kids no longer have a chance to engage in the types of mildly risky play that's such an important part of development.
- Bursting the water balloon | Aug 18, 2011 | Show Preview | HideBut if you've developed a serious bottled water habit because you've heard it can make you faster, thinner, younger, or healthier... well, on some level you probably know it's not that easy, right?
- Literacy can save your life | Aug 18, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's about how they understand -- or fail to understand -- information about their own health, and researchers say those who suffer from "health illiteracy" are more likely suffer from actual health problems and are even at risk for an early death.
- Heart drug in death risk | Aug 16, 2011 | Show Preview | HideHere's an urgent warning for the hundreds of thousands of Americans who've taken the heart drug Multaq: The FDA says it may double the risk of death in some patients.
- Seaweed for heart health | Aug 16, 2011 | Show Preview | HideBut in Asia, this nuisance is on the menu -- and with good reason, too: Seaweed is one of the healthiest foods you can eat, and a new review of the research finds it can boost your heart health like nothing else.
- Parkinson's outrage: Meds don't work | Aug 12, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's a frightening form of psychosis that strikes up to 60 percent of all Parkinson's patients -- and it's almost always caused by Parkinson's drugs.
- Yin vs. yang in Parkinson's treatment | Aug 12, 2011 | Show Preview | HideCenturies before James Parkinson described the "shaking palsy" that would later bear his name, the Chinese were already treating the condition they called "the shakes" with a simple herb.
- Wives save lives | Aug 11, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that married men who suffer a heart attack are more likely to get to a hospital quicker than their bachelor counterparts -- and researchers believe it's because their wives are urging them to go at the first sign of trouble.
- Apnea in new heart risk link | Aug 11, 2011 | Show Preview | HideBut now, researchers say that in addition to leaving you gasping for air in the night, sleep apnea could also be responsible for serious blood vessel abnormalities -- problems that can actually steal blood right from your heart.
- Doctor, my eyes | Aug 9, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe risks of smartphones go far beyond thumbs, wrists and sanity: A new study finds that the devices might be doing a number on your eyes, too.
- Dirty docs spread disease | Aug 9, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's the last place you'd expect to face infection risk -- but it turns out it's the one place you need to be on your guard the most. It's your doctor's office.
- Salt isn't the problem after all | Aug 5, 2011 | Show Preview | HideSalt has been called every name in the book and labeled Public Health Enemy Number One for its supposed role in heart disease and an early death.
- Diabetics can go nuts | Aug 5, 2011 | Show Preview | HideWell whaddaya know -- it turns out small changes in your diet can lead to small changes in your health. Researchers asked diabetics to replace a little of their daily carbs with either more carbs or nuts... and found that those who went nuts had slight improvements in blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
- Massage beats pain meds | Aug 4, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIn the mood for a massage? Go ahead -- treat yourself, especially if you're suffering from back pain. Not only will that massage help bring you the relief you've been looking for, but a new study finds that it's actually more effective than pain meds.
- When 'risk free' means 'big risk' | Aug 4, 2011 | Show Preview | HideImagine going in for a "risk-free" spinal surgery for back pain... and waking up to find you're sterile as a result. If that's not bad enough, that same "risk-free" procedure -- backed by at least 13 major studies -- could also leave you battling a dangerous infection and even cause the loss of the very bone you're trying to protect.
- Slash your diabetes risk with this simple vitamin | Aug 2, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's so easy it seems unreal: A key weapon in the fight against diabetes might be hovering right outside your window, right now. It's the sun -- the primary source of vitamin D, and a new study shows how this pancreas-boosting super nutrient can help stop the disease before it starts.
- Vitamin D can protect against cancer | Aug 2, 2011 | Show Preview | HideI just told you how the sunshine vitamin can help keep pre-diabetes from turning into the real thing -- and now, a new study finds it might stop melanomas cold.
July 2011 | Show More | Hide
- Men living with prostate regret | Jul 29, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe real "disease" facing many prostate patients isn't cancer -- it's regret.
- Human error goes digital | Jul 29, 2011 | Show Preview | HideComputers were supposed to change healthcare permanently and forever, and in many ways they have. But when it comes to slashing the number of medical mistakes, we still have a long way to go -- because it turns out computers are just as likely as humans to botch drug prescriptions.
- Worm your way out of MS | Jul 28, 2011 | Show Preview | HideI know -- as far as the gross-o-meter goes, this one is off the charts... but a series of new studies finds that stomach worms can actually help defeat multiple sclerosis.
- Feds light controversy over medical marijuana | Jul 28, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe U.S. Department of Justice has finally responded to a 2002 petition to reclassify marijuana as a medical treatment.
- Shrinks want seniors to stop drinking | Jul 26, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIf you're a senior and you had a drink or two last night, you had way too much. That's ridiculous, of course -- but that's the warning from a group of buzz-killing British shrinks, who claim that booze intake should be limited to just 1.5 units of alcohol a day for seniors.
- The dark truth behind milk | Jul 26, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt might seem like there's nothing more natural than a kid with a glass of milk -- but what's in that glass could be anything but natural.
- How to turn a harmless tumor into a deadly cancer | Jul 22, 2011 | Show Preview | HideMost prostate cancers don't need to be treated because the disease won't kill or even hurt most of the men who get it. But there's one group of men who have more to worry about than the rest of us -- because for them, prostate cancer really can carry deadly risk.
- How not to quit smoking | Jul 22, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA long list of risks just got even longer: The feds now say the anti-smoking drug Chantix can boost the odds of a heart attack.
- The cancer-busting diet you can start today | Jul 21, 2011 | Show Preview | HideWhat do tumors and bellies have in common? They both get bigger on a high-carb diet.
- Wrinkles linked to bone loss | Jul 21, 2011 | Show Preview | HideWhat's on your skin might offer real clues about what lies beneath: Researchers say women with more wrinkles have less bone.
- Olive oil cuts stroke risk | Jul 19, 2011 | Show Preview | HideYears ago, researchers tried using olive oil as a placebo in trials for heart drugs. As it turned out, olive oil -- not widely known at the time for its heart benefits -- protected the patients in placebo groups better than some meds.
- The 'secret ingredient' in coffee | Jul 19, 2011 | Show Preview | HideI love a good mystery -- and there's one brewing right now in the world of coffee. Now, a new study has found two ingredients in particular that seem to work together to protect you against Alzheimer's disease. One is caffeinate, and the other is...well, that's where the mystery comes in.
- Fake fat, real pounds | Jul 15, 2011 | Show Preview | HideOlestra isn't as widely used as it once was, but it's still a key ingredient in "low-fat" and "light" versions of popular potato chips. And it turns out eating those "light" version could have very heavy consequences.
- Take a stand against sitting | Jul 15, 2011 | Show Preview | HideToo much time on your rear could put your bottom at risk and your life on the line: A new study finds that people who work sedentary jobs have a dramatically higher risk of colorectal cancers.
- The simple test your doc always gets wrong | Jul 14, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe best person to check your blood pressure is you -- and the best place to do it is in the comfort of your own home. Your doctor might have the best technique in the world, but he could still get it wrong every single time -- because his very presence could be causing your BP levels to skyrocket.
- The real secret to saving your eyes | Jul 14, 2011 | Show Preview | HideAt some point in the next month, the feds are expected to approve a new drug to help treat macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in seniors.
- TV linked to death | Jul 12, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that those of us who spend the most time tuned in are most likely to check out early: Two or more hours of TV a day can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and an early death.
- Diabetes 'cures' you don't need | Jul 12, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe mainstream is finally ready to admit you can beat diabetes without meds -- too bad they're still on the wrong track!
- Get your rest, get your mojo back | Jul 8, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers asked 10 healthy men to get eight hours of sleep a night for a week at home before spending 11 nights in a sleep lab, where they snoozed for 10 hours a night for the first three nights... and then five hours a night for eight nights.
- Weight loss boosts D in women | Jul 8, 2011 | Show Preview | HideWeight loss can also improve your life in about a thousand other ways, big and small -- and a new study finds yet one more: Obese women who shed the extra pounds have higher blood levels of vitamin D.
- Omega-3s may slash diabetes risk | Jul 7, 2011 | Show Preview | HideSome fats, like omega-3 fatty acids, can actually protect your heart -- and two new studies confirm yet again that these essential oils can slash your diabetes risk.
- Weight loss can ease apnea | Jul 7, 2011 | Show Preview | HideSince this breath-robbing condition is often caused or worsened by obesity, it doesn't take a whole lot of "research" to figure out that losing weight can lead to dramatic improvements.
- Avoid the "new" aspirin | Jul 5, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe one-time wonder drug -- Bayer even uses "wonderdrug.com" to promote its nonsensical aspirin myths -- has fallen on hard times as Americans turn to more powerful painkillers.
- Hidden dangers of heart scans | Jul 5, 2011 | Show Preview | HideNot only are these scans useless when it comes to saving lives or preventing heart problems in healthy patients, but they also lead to more tests, drug prescriptions, and even invasive catheters.
- Give your sperm a speed boost | Jul 1, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's called the sunshine vitamin -- but a new study finds vitamin D is positively critical to the parts of the male anatomy that don't get a lot of sunlight.
- A letter from an anonymous ex-lover | Jul 1, 2011 | Show Preview | HideAn online service aims to connect STD sufferers to the people they may have infected as anonymously as possible through e-cards, or the online equivalent of a greeting card.
June 2011 | Show More | Hide
- Skyrocketing side effects | Jun 30, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers looked at more than 500,000 potential side effects listed on some 5,600 drug labels, and found that the average medication lists at least 70.
- Cold turkey never looked so good | Jun 30, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThere's no doubt about it: If you're a smoker, the best thing you can do for yourself, your family, and your body is to quit -- and quit right now.
- How office work leads to obesity | Jun 28, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that we're spending more time in office chairs than ever before, with 80 percent of us now working at jobs that involve little to no actual movement throughout the day.
- The $2 million dinner plate | Jun 28, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's a new "food plate," and is supposed to offer a clearer picture of what should be on your own plate every day -– but it's really some of the worst eating advice ever dished out by the U.S. government.
- Polypill madness strikes again | Jun 24, 2011 | Show Preview | HideRight now, researchers are busily testing the limits of the ultimate in supersized meds: A drug that combines FOUR different pills in one, giving you a chance to swallow once... and experience side effects in four different ways.
- Low D in allergy link | Jun 24, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers used data from the 2005-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to compare serum levels of D in roughly 3,100 kids and 3,400 adults to their food and environmental allergy sensitivities.
- Cell phones in new cancer link | Jun 23, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThere are enough studies linking cellphones to brain tumors that I don't want one of these things pressed against my head for ANY length of time -- and when you hear the latest news, you might want to take a few precautions yourself.
- Antidepressant doesn't work for hot flashes | Jun 23, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers behind a much stronger study found that this antidepressant -- which barely works for depression, by the way -- had no impact at all on hot flashes... even at increasingly higher doses.
- Ending the pain mystery | Jun 21, 2011 | Show Preview | HideBritish researchers recruited 80 patients with an average age of 50 who had made at least eight trips to the doctor over the past year for conditions that included chronic pain, fatigue, and/or emotional problems. Many of these patients were in so much pain they had trouble completing everyday tasks, had problems at work, or even disability.
- Rose-colored relief from migraines | Jun 21, 2011 | Show Preview | HideYou've heard the expression about looking at the world through rose-colored glasses. Well, it turns out real-life floral lenses won't just help give you a sunnier outlook on life -- they can actually help beat migraine pain.
- When will it end? | Jun 17, 2011 | Show Preview | HideWhat if you had an expiration date stamped somewhere on your body -- a little message that says exactly how much longer you might live? Would you even want to look at it? Would you let your family see it? Researchers say they've found just such a mark, hidden in your bloodstream -- and they'll read yours... for a price.
- Killer coworkers | Jun 17, 2011 | Show Preview | HideHere's one more reason to hate your job: Your coworkers might be killing you, and I mean that literally.
- It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world | Jun 16, 2011 | Show Preview | HideCrazy is pumping hundreds of millions of people full of dangerous drugs they don't need for conditions that can be controlled safely and naturally. Insane is forcing those same risky meds on even more people -- including millions who don't even have the conditions those drugs are supposed to treat.
- A new look at LDL | Jun 16, 2011 | Show Preview | HideYou've probably heard that LDL cholesterol is bad -- they even call it "bad cholesterol," and you'd have to earn a name like that, right? Well, not so fast... because despite what you've heard, your body needs its cholesterol -- even that supposed "bad" stuff.
- Painkillers boost heart risk | Jun 14, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers say non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can boost the risk of another attack or even death by as much as 45 percent in a single week of use -- and by 55 percent after three months.
- Low sodium, high risk | Jun 14, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study is shaking up the conventional wisdom on salt, as researchers have found that people who consume "too much" of it actually have the lowest risk of death by heart attack.
- Your thirsty, thirsty brain | Jun 10, 2011 | Show Preview | HideBut while soda will actually rot your brain, there's another beverage that really can protect it -- and it's something many of us already enjoy at the end of the day: Booze.
- Slow motions pack a real punch | Jun 10, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThis ancient martial art can help beat everything from physical pain to depression -- and new studies show how it can help speed recovery in heart failure patients, reduce the risk of falls, and even improve your mental health.
- BPA linked to infant illness | Jun 9, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers wrote in Environmental Health Perspectives that the baby was normal at birth, but a month later was found to be suffering from tremors, abnormal movements and increased muscle tone.
- Common painkiller ups cancer risk | Jun 9, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's the everyday pill that's in everyone's medicine chest -- and millions of people pop 'em twice a day or more in a misguided and dangerous attempt to beat life's aches and pains.
- Asparagus beats bacteria in lab tests | Jun 7, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIndian researchers set out to test these ancient folk remedies against tough bacteria and fungi by collecting samples from the mouths of 40 oral cancer patients.
- Tomatoes match statins for cholesterol control | Jun 7, 2011 | Show Preview | HideNow, a new study finds that a key nutrient in tomatoes may be as effective as some of the world's top-selling drugs when it comes to cholesterol control -- and that has me wondering just how much a jar of red sauce would fetch if Big Pharma was in charge.
- Nothing beats the real thing | Jun 3, 2011 | Show Preview | HideMost people would rather talk about anything else -- but stay with me here, because there's a reason colonoscopies are tops when it comes to bottoms: Nothing else can touch them when it comes to cancer detection and prevention.
- Poor sleep hurts 'down there' | Jun 2, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIncontinence, late-night bathroom visits, erection problems and more are all treated with dangerous drugs -- but new studies show there could be a much more pleasant solution.
- Safe ADHD meds? Don't bet your kid's life | Jun 2, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThese drugs have been linked to everything from bizarre behavior to extreme violence and suicide -- and that's not even getting into the more typical side effects, which range from headache and nausea to hallucinations and addiction.
May 2011 | Show More | Hide
- Diabetic dogs and cats | May 31, 2011 | Show Preview | HidePets have been getting diabetes at a shocking rate -- and your own animal friend could be at risk next, especially if your cat or dog looks more like a piglet these days.
- Actos in new cancer link | May 31, 2011 | Show Preview | HideWhen researchers tracked more than half a million diabetes drug reactions reported to the FDA between 2004 and 2009, they found 138 cases of bladder cancer among patients who took one or more of 15 different meds, including Actos.
- Synthetic thyroid linked to bone breaks | May 27, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that one of the main drugs used to treat hypothyroidism, aka underactive thyroid, can more than triple the risk of fractures in seniors - and the higher the dose, the greater that risk.
- The natural way to beat inflammation | May 27, 2011 | Show Preview | HideInflammation has gone from a condition you should worry about to a marketing buzzword used to sell everything from drugs to juice to cereal. Well, at least they got it half right: You should worry about inflammation, and do what you can to bring
- The earlier the better for colon screenings | May 26, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers looked at more than 1,000 procedures carried out over a four- month period by 28 doctors, paying particular attention to the number of polyps detected in relation to the time of day and where a patient was in line.
- Docs push needless tests | May 26, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's the worst kept secret in all of medicine: Docs who own testing equipment order more tests. The more expensive the equipment, the more tests they order.
- The carb-kidney connection | May 24, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA low-carb diet won't just help diabetics lose weight, seize control of their blood sugar and lower the risk of heart problems--it can also turn back the clock and undo some of the disease's deadliest damage.
- 'Wine antioxidant' can lower blood sugar | May 24, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResveratrol has been called the "fountain of youth" for its anti-aging powers--but the benefits of this great antioxidant are more than just skin deep. And now, researchers say it might even help diabetics keep their blood sugar levels in check.
- TV-watching kids face heart risk | May 20, 2011 | Show Preview | HideNow, even tots barely out of kindergarten are showing some of the earliest signs of heart disease--and a new study links it to too much time in front of the TV.
- The vaccine trifecta | May 20, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThere's still big money out there--only now, it's in vaccines... including vaccines that don't always work, vaccines with horrific side effects, and vaccines for conditions that barely exist.
- Lipo fat comes back | May 19, 2011 | Show Preview | HideLadies, you might think of liposuction as a quick way to get the thunder out of your thighs--but there's only one spot where you're really guaranteed to lose weight: your bank account.
- Big men, bigger risks | May 19, 2011 | Show Preview | HideFor men, it can add up to serious health risk--and a new study finds that a combination of extra height and excess weight is a one-two punch that could increase the risk of potentially deadly blood clots.
- Warning: May cause sadness | May 17, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers examined data on 2,876 patients in the STAR*D trial who took selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for 12 weeks. They found that every single patient reported at least three residual depression symptoms, with 75 percent experiencing five or more and some having up to 13 lingering depression symptoms.
- Sleep problems linked to brain problems | May 17, 2011 | Show Preview | HideWhile it's great to catch a few extra winks every now and then, too much sleep can actually be every bit as bad for you as too little over the long run.
- The new morphine | May 13, 2011 | Show Preview | HideNext time you're in pain, don't take a pill--take a few deep breaths instead, because meditation can actually offer real relief.
- The hospital epidemic you need to worry about | May 13, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that medical mistakes may be up to 10 times more common than previously thought, affecting up to a third of all patients admitted to hospitals.
- Stroke survival may depend on your neighbors | May 12, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers created a scale to measure "neighborhood cohesiveness" by asking 5,789 seniors from three Chicago neighborhoods about the people in their community and how they interact with one another.
- Docs say no to airport scans | May 12, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers from U.C. San Francisco say the amount of radiation delivered by the airport scanners is equivalent to the normal background radiation absorbed by the body in any given three-to-nine-minute period.
- Weight loss can boost memory | May 10, 2011 | Show Preview | HideHave you found that you don't remember quite as well as you used to? You're not alone... but if you've packed on the pounds over the years, the cause of your memory loss might not be in your brain. It could actually be in your belly.
- New call to ban weight-loss drug | May 10, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIf a leaky butt, bad gas and hard-to-remove stains in your underwear aren't enough to keep you away from diet drugs, consider this: liver and kidney damage, pancreatitis, and kidney stones.
- Get a grip on restless legs | May 6, 2011 | Show Preview | HideHere's a novel way to cure restless leg syndrome: Sex and masturbation. According to a case study published in the journal Sleep Medicine, at least one man has gotten complete relief from RLS by getting... well... that other kind of relief.
- Urgent new superbug warning | May 6, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's the war of the superbugs, microscopic monsters that don't need guns or bombs to kill people by the thousands. And now, the World Health Organization is warning that these drug-resistant bacteria are spreading faster than anyone ever imagined.
- The incredible shrinking brain | May 5, 2011 | Show Preview | HideNow, a new study finds that the loss of brain mass found in Alzheimer's patients might actually be detectable up to a decade before the telltale signs of the disease appear.
- Shoppers live longer | May 5, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers in Taiwan say that seniors who shop every day are less likely to die early than those who don't shop often. And guess what, men? They also found that it's you--and not the ladies--who are most likely to be daily shoppers.
- Missing out on meds | May 3, 2011 | Show Preview | HideFrom coast to coast, pharmacy shelves are empty of best-selling ADHD meds and their generic equivalents, including Ritalin, Adderall and Methylin.
- School bans homemade lunch | May 3, 2011 | Show Preview | HideChildren at Little Village Academy now have two options for lunch: Eat what the school is serving, at a cost of $45 a month... or don't eat at all.
April 2011 | Show More | Hide
- Lifestyle can help duck heartbeat problems | Apr 29, 2011 | Show Preview | HideNot many things can put the scare into you quite like atrial fibrillation--I've heard people say it feels like the heart is trying to break right out of the chest.
- Diabetes drugs for everyone | Apr 29, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThere isn't a drug in the world that can undo the ravages of the lifestyle that leads to diabetes--but that won't stop Big Pharma from trying to sell you one anyway.
- What mom eats is what baby wants | Apr 28, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's never too late to start good eating habits--and it's never too early, either. You might even want to start your own kids off when they're still in the womb-- because a new animal study suggests that our food preferences might be based on what mom ate when she was pregnant.
- Dyes linked to hyper kids | Apr 28, 2011 | Show Preview | HideKids don't need much help getting hyper--they're bundles of energy, and they don't come with an "off" button. But some foods can put them into overdrive, turning an already amped-up child into a full-blown monster--and there's one ingredient in particular that parents need to watch out for: artificial coloring.
- PSAs fail another test | Apr 26, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's been obvious for years that PSA tests just don't work--now, a major new study confirms it: Men who get regular screenings are no more or less likely to die of prostate cancer than men who don't.
- What color is your phlegm? | Apr 26, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study shows that one of the most basic mainstream assumptions about the diagnosis and treatment of chronic coughs is flat-out wrong.
- The old-fashioned way to fitness | Apr 22, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers assigned 93 obese seniors to one of four groups: One group exercised for 90 minutes three times a week, another reduced food intake by 500-700 calories a day, a third group did both and the fourth did nothing at all.
- Music and laughter can lower BP | Apr 22, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study out of Japan finds two of our most pleasant diversions--singing and laughing--can help tame the blood pressure beast, and not just by a point or two. Volunteers actually saw seven-point drops--more than enough to bring borderline hypertension patients back from the other side.
- How Big Pharma writes the rules | Apr 21, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIf it seems like our major medical guidelines were written by the drug industry, it's because they practically were.
- Drug side effects skyrocket | Apr 21, 2011 | Show Preview | HideMy favorite part of any drug commercial is the long list of side effects at the end--the rhythmic chant of all the "bonuses" you might expect when you take the med.
- Household chemicals linked to early menopause | Apr 19, 2011 | Show Preview | HideBPA isn't the only common chemical that could be ruining your health - the very ingredients that add so much convenience to modern life could also cause early menopause.
- Slash your BPA levels in just 3 days | Apr 19, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe bad news is that BPA is everywhere - and if you eat and drink from plastic containers, this hormone-like chemical is building up inside you right now. The good news is that you can slash your levels in just three days - and all you need to do is swap packaged foods for the fresh stuff you should be eating anyway.
- What's in your D? | Apr 15, 2011 | Show Preview | HideVitamin D supplements can be as different as night and day--and if you're taking the wrong stuff, your body could be missing out big.
- Lousy job can be worse than no job | Apr 15, 2011 | Show Preview | HideWhile a steady job can help keep your bank account healthy, a lousy one can actually destroy your mental health--and a new study shows how it could even be worse for you than not working at all.
- Cuppa jo cuts stroke risk in women | Apr 14, 2011 | Show Preview | HideEveryone's favorite caffeine boost can do a lot more than perk you up--a new study finds that coffee may actually slash the risk of stroke in women.
- The high price of hair growth | Apr 14, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA common hair loss drug can lead to erectile dysfunction, impotence, and libido problems. And that means men who think a full head of hair will boost their sex lives are in for the shock of their lives instead.
- Hold that call when crossing the road | Apr 12, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study confirms what most of us already know: The older you get, the harder it is to focus on two things at the same time.
- Cancer alternative goes mainstream | Apr 12, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's a shock right to the heart of the cancer system: An FDA panel has signed off on a new device that could forever change how the deadliest brain tumors are treated. There are no drugs... no chemo... no surgery... and best of all, almost no side effects.
- Depressed? Don't touch that pill bottle! | Apr 8, 2011 | Show Preview | HideJust look at Chantix: The notoriously bad antismoking drug was never tested on depressed people--even though studies have found that up to 40 percent of all depressed people smoke.
- Tai chi beats depression | Apr 8, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds the slow, rhythmic Chinese exercises called Tai Chi can help seniors beat depression--even in cases where drugs have failed.
- BP meds linked to obesity | Apr 7, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIf you've gained weight since you started taking blood pressure meds, it's not your imagination.
- The myth of prehypertension | Apr 7, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers used data on more than 20,000 patients with elevated blood pressure who weren't treated for it, then tracked them to see what sort of heart risks they faced over the years.
- Diabetes charity funded by Big Pharma | Apr 5, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe list of donors is a who's who of Big Pharma, with the major drug companies kicking in a combined $19 million for 2008 alone--including $2.8 million from Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
- Same old drug, same old risks | Apr 5, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers examined data on 810,000 users of either Avandia or Actos who took part in one of 16 clinical trials, and found that Avandia users faced a 16 percent higher risk of heart attack, a 23 percent rise in the odds of congestive heart failure, and a 14 percent increase in death when compared to those who took Actos.
- Rising PSA no cause for alarm | Apr 1, 2011 | Show Preview | HideNow, a new study says its time to put the brakes on "PSA velocity," because it's an absolutely meaningless measure: Men whose numbers rise suddenly aren't much more likely to have prostate cancer than men whose numbers don't.
- Bathroom time is decision time | Apr 1, 2011 | Show Preview | HideAn unusual new study finds that you're more prepared to hold out for a better deal when you're holding something else in.
March 2011 | Show More | Hide
- Surprising homes of germs | Mar 31, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIn one study, researchers visited 30 single men and 30 single women at home and did swab tests on four surfaces: remote controls, coffee tables, nightstands and doorknobs.
- The sad, quiet death of talk therapy | Mar 31, 2011 | Show Preview | HideTalk therapy has proven time and again to be every bit as effective as drugs for conditions like depression--without the nasty side effects.
- PPIs linked to dangerous magnesium loss | Mar 29, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe commercials promise instant, soothing and almost magical relief from a condition that can literally ruin your life.
- Sleep problems linked to TV, Internet | Mar 29, 2011 | Show Preview | HideNow, a new study finds that more than a third of all Americans get less than seven hours of sleep a night--and at the same time, a new survey finds that up to 95 percent of us are in front of those glowing screens within an hour of bedtime.
- Mediterranean diet beats diabetes, heart disease | Mar 25, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that the Mediterranean diet--a variation on the low-carb diet that still allows for whole grains, rice and even some pasta--can dramatically lower your risk for metabolic syndrome.
- A pecan-do attitude towards health | Mar 25, 2011 | Show Preview | HideEat a pecan right from the shell and you won't just get a tasty treat--a new study finds you'll get an antioxidant boost that could lower your risk for cancer and heart disease.
- The guilt trip over HPV vaccinations | Mar 24, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe HPV vaccine, as you probably know, was originally marketed as a "cervical cancer" vaccine for girls because it's supposed to lower the risk of disease by preventing some of the strains of the virus that cause it. Just one little problem: The vaccine has been linked to dozens of deaths and thousands of adverse events.
- Painkillers linked to penis problems | Mar 24, 2011 | Show Preview | HideCommon painkillers may chase the aches away... but they might send something else along for the ride: Your sex life.
- Cholesterol not linked to stroke risk | Mar 22, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds a huge flaw in one of the most basic reasons these drugs are prescribed: Researchers say they've found almost no connection between LDL levels and stroke risk.
- Go bananas to lower stroke risk | Mar 21, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that potassium--a nutrient you don't often hear about, but probably don't get enough of--can slash your stroke risk and lower your risk of heart disease.
- Antipsychotics boost death risk quick | Mar 18, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds these meds, already linked to a spectacularly high death risk, can actually do their damage within months.
- Bingo's best prize | Mar 17, 2011 | Show Preview | HideSimple as it sounds, a new study finds that maintaining a busy social life--especially through events like bingo night--can double the odds of good health and independence.
- Fish oil helps seniors beat the blues | Mar 17, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIf the maritime atmosphere doesn't lift your spirits, the menu sure will--because the omega-3s found in fatty fish like salmon and tuna are the ultimate blues busters.
- Diet soda linked to heart risk | Mar 15, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that people who drink diet soda regularly could find a heart attack or stroke at the bottom of their next bottle.
- Cola color in cancer link | Mar 15, 2011 | Show Preview | HideSoda is just about the most destructive blend of chemicals being sold for consumption today.
- Leg pain could be deadly | Mar 11, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt could be a sign of peripheral artery disease, or blockages in the leg arteries that affect up to 9 million Americans, especially older diabetics.
- Turning gold into lead | Mar 11, 2011 | Show Preview | HideNow, researchers have found a new way to show what's a stake when bellies get big and knees buckle under the weight: lost years, even if you happen to be using them while you're losing them.
- Spice up your sex life | Mar 10, 2011 | Show Preview | HideDon't give up, and don't turn to dangerous penis pills. If you really want to start cooking in your bedroom, turn to a real spice instead: fenugreek.
- Think zinc for cold relief | Mar 10, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe makers of zinc-based supplements have gotten into some trouble with the feds over the years for promising shorter colds and fewer symptoms... but a new analysis finds they were right all along: Zinc's the real deal.
- New mammogram brings new risk | Mar 8, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe feds have just signed off on the Selenia Dimensions System, a mammogram device that delivers 3-D images of the breast... along with double the radiation of the traditional screening.
- X-rays rarely uncover back pain source | Mar 8, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe simple reality is that these images will almost never uncover the real source of your problem--but they're pretty good at spotting a source of income for your orthopedist, because a new study shows how they often lead to surgeries that don't actually end the pain.
- Diet beats meds for ADHD | Mar 4, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe mainstream has been sloooooooow to catch on to the idea that a diet packed with processed foods can literally rot a kid's brain even as it causes his or her belly to swell.
- Working moms in obesity blame game | Mar 4, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that the children of working mothers weigh ever-so-slightly more than the kids of moms who don't work.
- Leeches in the emergency room | Mar 3, 2011 | Show Preview | HideYou might not think of bloodsuckers as a staple of the modern operating room... but some of the nation's best surgeons now keep them alongside the most common tools in modern medicine.
- New attacks on homeopathy | Mar 3, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt was a stunt tailor-made for the Internet age: People around the world "overdosed" on homeopathic remedies, and then posted videos of the experience online.
- Feds to fund drug research | Mar 1, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe government can't run a railroad, maintain the highways, or even deliver the mail on time--but somehow, they think they can develop drugs.
- Magic hat can boost thinking powers | Mar 1, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe experimental hat delivers an electrical jolt to the brain, and Australian researchers say it can change how you think--making you better able to solve problems, especially when math is involved.
February 2011 | Show More | Hide
- Hidden dangers in sunscreen | Feb 25, 2011 | Show Preview | HideHere's some bitter irony for you: A key ingredient in many sunscreens can actually cause the very cancers they're supposed to prevent.
- Cancer treatment raises death risk | Feb 25, 2011 | Show Preview | HideAvastin. The massively expensive cancer drug was rushed through the approvals process in 2004 despite the fact that it clearly wasn't ready for primetime.
- Waking up to wee? You're not alone | Feb 24, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIn fact, researchers now say that more than 1 in 5 U.S. men--21 percent in all-- wake up at last twice a night to urinate, a condition known as nocturia.
- Seniors beat insomnia with sleep counseling | Feb 24, 2011 | Show Preview | HideWhile anyone can face insomnia, seniors in particular often have problems conking out and staying out--sometimes because of all the meds they take-- and too many doctors are too quick to give them yet another med
- Junk food in depression link | Feb 22, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's a never-ending cycle that'll have you depressed and wearing pants with an elastic band in no time... and a new study links that cycle to one ingredient in particular: trans fat, the not-so-secret ingredient that helps to make junk food so tasty... and so dangerous.
- Antidepressants for everyone | Feb 22, 2011 | Show Preview | HidePrimary care docs are prescribing antidepressants so easily that they're practically giving them away--and a new study shows that millions of Americans are now taking these meds despite never actually being diagnosed with depression.
- Buses, cash machines linked to illness | Feb 18, 2011 | Show Preview | HideBritish researchers did swab tests on ATM keypads and public toilets, and you might be surprised at which one turned up dirtier: neither.
- Gross new weapon to wipe out bacteria | Feb 18, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers have found a stinky new way to battle a drug-resistant bacteria that can live inside your poop--and that's to add someone else's uninfected poop to the mix.
- Next wave of meds aimed at HDL cholesterol | Feb 17, 2011 | Show Preview | HideRight now, trials are under way on the next wave of meds Big Pharma hopes everyone will take, including you: Drugs designed to raise levels of HDL cholesterol.
- Statins on the ropes | Feb 17, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers from the Cochrane Collaboration examined 14 trials involving more than 34,000 low-risk statin patients--influential studies used to push these drugs on millions--and found serious flaws in the research.
- Is swine flu the ultimate immune booster? | Feb 15, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers say people who got the swine flu also got an immune system boost stronger than any vaccination.
- Pneumonia guidelines boost death risk | Feb 15, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that intensive-care patients fighting drug-resistant strains of the condition are more likely to die when their doctors follow established guidelines.
- Send the monthly pains packing | Feb 11, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers think they've found the secret to a smoother monthly journey-- and it's not in a pricey new drug... but in some easy-to-find supplements that have been around for ages.
- Berries cut hypertension risk | Feb 11, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt's not often you find something super-sweet that's also super-good for you... so consider this permission to indulge in delicious berries.
- Screen time is disease time | Feb 10, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers surveyed 3,034 children in Singapore from third grade through eighth grade every year from 2007 through 2009, and found that while nearly all of them played games, about 9 percent went much further. They were addicts.
- Kids who sleep less, get fatter | Feb 10, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study shows what happens when kids stay up too late, too often: They get fat, and some even show the early signs of disease such as diabetes.
- Drink beer to lose weight | Feb 8, 2011 | Show Preview | HideSpanish researchers examined 1,249 men and women over the age of 57, and found that regular beer drinkers had less body fat, were less likely to be obese and were less likely to suffer from diabetes and high blood pressure.
- Bigger breakfasts aren't better | Feb 8, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study flips the cereal bowl right over--because researchers have found that people who eat more at breakfast simply eat more, period.
- Walking away from death | Feb 4, 2011 | Show Preview | HideNext time you go for a walk, you might want to move as if death himself is tailing you--because in a way, he is.
- Meat & fried food: the secret to a long life | Feb 4, 2011 | Show Preview | HideDiet advice usually comes with a whole lot of don'ts: Don't eat this, and don't drink that. So let me add one more "don't" to the list: Don't listen to all that mainstream nonsense... because you don't have to give up your favorite foods to live long, and a new study proves it.
- The wrong approach for IBS | Feb 3, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIt was downright frustrating to read a study in the New England Journal of Medicine pushing the antibiotic rifaximin for irritable bowel syndrome, despite lackluster results and far more effective drug-free alternatives.
- Shine a light on depression | Feb 3, 2011 | Show Preview | HideLight therapy, as you may know, involves staring at a specially focused light for a little while each day. It's already the standard treatment for a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.
- The overuse of antipsychotics | Feb 1, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA shocking number of patients are being given atypical antipsychotics off-label for conditions where there's little to no evidence they actually work.
- Drugged into violence | Feb 1, 2011 | Show Preview | HideOne of the most common drugs given to smokers is actually turning them into raging monsters, and could even make them homicidal: Chantix.
January 2011 | Show More | Hide
- Walk sooner, leave quicker | Jan 28, 2011 | Show Preview | HideGetting up and getting around is a sign of a recovering patient--and the latest research shows that seniors who get on their feet first, leave the hospital quickest.
- Wake-up call for surgeons | Jan 28, 2011 | Show Preview | HidePicture this: You're about to go under the knife for a non-emergency procedure, and just as you're given the anesthesia, the surgeon delivers a quick message: "Umm... I know this probably isn't the best time to mention this, but I was up all night doing emergency work and I am plum tuckered out."
- Fats? Yes! Carbs? No! | Jan 27, 2011 | Show Preview | HideNow, top researchers from the nation's leading institutions are singing a new tune, because they're finally recognizing that fat on the belly isn't caused by fat on the dinner plate--but by the sugar and other carbs hidden inside the staples of the modern American diet.
- Greek diet beats dementia | Jan 27, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers examined the dietary habits of 3,759 Chicago seniors and assigned them two scores: A "MedDiet" number based on how closely they followed a traditional Greek diet rich in fish, legumes, olive oil and wine, and an HEI-2005 number based on how closely they followed the U.S. government's Dietary Guidelines for Americans updated in 2005.
- Americans unaware of radiation risks | Jan 25, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that Americans are utterly clueless when it comes to the levels of radiation they've been exposed to through CT scans.
- Obesity linked to fibromyalgia pain | Jan 25, 2011 | Show Preview | HideObesity has been linked to the chronic pain condition before, and a new study finds even more evidence that extra pounds can bring extra hurt.
- Statins: They still don't work | Jan 21, 2011 | Show Preview | HideSince up to 75 percent of all heart attacks happen to people with normal cholesterol levels, the only surprise here is that this is somehow considered a groundbreaking discovery.
- Feds delay social media rules | Jan 21, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe FDA has been saying for most of 2010 that it would finally release its long-awaited social media guidelines for drug advertising by the end of the year.
- Real powers of fake drugs | Jan 20, 2011 | Show Preview | HideYou've heard of the placebo effect--but now, a new study finds that even patients who know they're taking one of these phony meds can get some very real results.
- Antidepressants boost diabetes risk | Jan 20, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds patients at risk for diabetes who take antidepressant drugs are more likely to to turn their diabetes risk into actual diabetes.
- Belly fat is bad for your bones | Jan 18, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study found that bigger bones aren't stronger bones. In fact, they're actually weaker, and they could even increase your risk of osteoporosis.
- Relative risk | Jan 18, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that demanding relatives and other forms of family stress can increase your odds of getting angina, which is pain caused when the heart doesn't get enough blood.
- A tale of two remedies | Jan 14, 2011 | Show Preview | HideTalk about your double standards--a new study finds that a popular herbal remedy does for the cold what a common prescription drug does for the flu.
- TV is bad for babies | Jan 14, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers say those who spend even a little time in front if it develop more slowly than those who don't watch any.
- Wine may fight cavities | Jan 13, 2011 | Show Preview | HideThe polyphenols in red wine can actually slow or stop the process that leads to tooth decay.
- Mercury and fluoride in the dental spotlight | Jan 13, 2011 | Show Preview | HideDidn't know mercury was used in fillings? You're not alone: One survey found that 76 percent of Americans were unaware that the toxic metal was the main ingredient in dental amalgam.
- Acupuncture for lazy eye | Jan 11, 2011 | Show Preview | HideAcupuncture can actually improve amblyopia (that’s the more scientific name for lazy eye) to the same degree as mainstream treatments – and can even lead to more full recoveries from the condition.
- Killer cures for kids? | Jan 11, 2011 | Show Preview | HideUsing a combination of scare tactics and selective science, the researchers isolated 39 reports of kids who suffered side effects blamed on complementary treatments that took place between 2001 and 2003.
- Imagine your way to weight loss | Jan 7, 2011 | Show Preview | HidePicture this: The answer to overeating could be locked inside your own mind, right now – and it won’t cost you a dime to get it out.
- Extra pounds are extra deadly | Jan 7, 2011 | Show Preview | HideBut just as a little bit of dynamite – or one angry bull – can kill you, so can those few extra pounds, because a new study finds that even slightly overweight people have a higher risk of death.
- Big Pharma shifts research overseas | Jan 6, 2011 | Show Preview | HideBig Pharma has been outsourcing clinical trials at an alarming pace--but it's not just to save a buck. It's to save their meds, because it's much easier to get favorable results for iffy drugs when the research takes place far from prying eyes and pesky regulators.
- For-profit dialysis comes with risk | Jan 6, 2011 | Show Preview | HideIf you're a dialysis patient, you probably already know you're facing rough odds: Twenty percent of these patients die each year, most of them waiting for a kidney transplant. But a new study found that where you get your dialysis mean the difference between life and death. Researchers say patients at nonprofit dialysis clinics have a 13 percent lower risk of death than those who visit for-profit chains.
- Older men still love sex | Jan 4, 2011 | Show Preview | HideA new study out of Australia finds that age is no obstacle when it comes to sex--because men in their 70s, 80s and even 90s are still doing it.
- Fish is 'see' food | Jan 4, 2011 | Show Preview | HideResearchers examined the diets of 2,400 seniors between the ages of 65 and 84 who live in the seafood-crazy Eastern Shore region of Maryland, then gave them thorough eye exams.
December 2010 | Show More | Hide
- Feds jump the gun on diet drug | Dec 31, 2010 | Show Preview | HideAn FDA panel has voted to approve a new diet drug despite potentially deadly risks, but don't worry. They have a plan for that: They also voted to keep studying the drug once it's on the market.
- Some bad meds just won't go away | Dec 31, 2010 | Show Preview | HideTricyclic antidepressants are so awful they're not even used for depression anymore--but millions of people still take them anyway, because they're commonly used off-label to treat chronic pain.
- A tasty way to lower BP | Dec 30, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIt sounds too delicious to be true: You can beat hypertension and even eliminate blood pressure drugs by simply enjoying a little oatmeal every day. But it is true--because a new study confirms again that the healthiest whole grains can
- Do-it-yourself BP control | Dec 30, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere's an easy way to improve your blood pressure and cut down or even eliminate meds... and you can do it right now, by yourself, in your own home.
- New warning over dementia overmedication | Dec 28, 2010 | Show Preview | HideStudies have shown over and over that a little TLC goes a long way for dementia patients. Of course, that takes time and patience--two things health care professionals seem to be lacking these days.
- Can aspirin really lower your cancer risk? | Dec 28, 2010 | Show Preview | HideAspirin sales must need a boost. That's the only reason I can come up with to explain why researchers have suddenly returned to their one-a-day mantra. Only this time, they say aspirin could help you prevent cancer.
- Hospitals get low marks for safety | Dec 24, 2010 | Show Preview | HideYou could be poisoned with a drug overdose, sickened by hospital bacteria or even infected by a careless, dirty doc during a routine procedure--and don't think it can't happen to you.
- Facebook as an asthma trigger | Dec 23, 2010 | Show Preview | HideDoctors say a young man in Italy was so distressed by what he saw on Facebook that it triggered an asthma attack... and not just once, but every time he signed on.
- Statin studies aim to spread prescriptions | Dec 23, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIn reality, the 63 percent who take the meds should be working on a way off of them--because no matter what you've heard, there IS life after statins.
- Happiness in retirement | Dec 21, 2010 | Show Preview | HideYou might think retirement is the beginning of a newer, happier period in life. And you'd be absolutely right--at least in France. Researchers tracked more than 14,000 workers of the French national gas and electric company for 14 years--the
- "D" is for dubious | Dec 21, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWithout conducting a single study of its own, the Institute declared that most Americans and Canadians get plenty of vitamin D and don't need supplements, despite clear evidence to the contrary.
- Cinnamon improves BP, blood sugar | Dec 17, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe aromatic spice doesn't just taste great--it's also one of the best natural ways to lower your blood sugar levels, and a new double-blind placebo-controlled study confirms it.
- Workouts that really work | Dec 17, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that how you exercise is just as important as the exercise itself--and the right combination of resistance training and aerobic workouts can unlock two key benefits: lower blood sugar levels, and fewer meds.
- The secret to successful diet maintenance | Dec 16, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study lights the way to post-diet success, and all you need to do is avoid the sugars and other bad carbs that probably led to your weight gain in the first place.
- Obesity epidemic hits pets | Dec 16, 2010 | Show Preview | HideHumans aren't the only ones facing an obesity crisis--pet cats and dogs are getting so big that the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention says up to 90 million of them are now overweight or obese.
- New X-rays pack a wallop | Dec 14, 2010 | Show Preview | HideCall it the world's most dangerous gimmick: Dentists and orthodontists are turning to new 3-D scanners that pack more radiation than traditional X-rays.
- Overtreating ear infections | Dec 14, 2010 | Show Preview | HideKids are regularly given any med with a "-cilin" in the name for some of their most common ailments, whether the drugs are necessary or not -- and a new study confirms that the meds are a complete waste for most ear infections.
- Hit job on vitamin E | Dec 10, 2010 | Show Preview | HideResearchers behind a new study claim vitamin E can raise the risk of stroke and are urging people to skip the supplements--and switch to cholesterol meds instead. The same study also found that vitamin E protects against the more common type of stroke, ischemic stroke. In fact, the researchers say vitamin E will prevent one ischemic stroke for every 476 people who take it.
- Supplements blamed for drug problems | Dec 10, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study, however, finds that too many people are taking both blood thinners -- and that has the potential for disaster no matter which side of the drugs-vs-supplements debate you're on.
- Vioxx on the road to rehab? | Dec 9, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe researchers looked at data on some 11,000 osteoarthritis patients 65 and older who were in a health system database between 2001 and 2009, and found that the number of opioid prescriptions shot up from 8 percent of the patients in 2001 to 20 percent in 2004, the final year of Vioxx.
- Antidepressant drug approved for pain | Dec 9, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe latest drug to win FDA approval isn't even a pain med -- it's the powerful antidepressant Cymbalta. And it fights pain about as well as you'd expect an antidepressant to.
- Woman face rising gout risk | Dec 7, 2010 | Show Preview | HideNew numbers show a dramatic rise in the condition called gout -- with more than 8.3 million Americans now fighting its notorious pain.
- Working women face stroke risk | Dec 7, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that women with high levels of work - related stress have nearly double the risk of heart attack of women with less stress. And since other studies have found a similar risk for men, it looks like women have achieved the wrong kind of workplace equality.
- Fitness helps beat everything | Dec 3, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIt's the first resolution most people make, and usually the first one they break: exercise.
- The world's worst diet | Dec 3, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIt's the time of year when people start considering their New Year's diet plans--but there's one you should cross off your list right away. It's the Twinkie Diet.
- An exercise in futility | Dec 2, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIt's one of the most frightening and increasingly common hospital conditions--and a new study shows that a drug used to treat it can actually make it worse. And if you've spent any time in a hospital lately, maybe it's been given to you. The
- Cancer screenings for terminal patients | Dec 2, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe last thing a dying man or woman needs to worry about is an illness that might hurt them decades down the road. Yet for some reason -- probably greed -- a shocking number of terminal patients are still being screened for breast and prostate
November 2010 | Show More | Hide
- Teen texting tied to risky behavior | Nov 30, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIf there are any teens in your life, you know the drill: Don't try to talk to them, even if they're in the same room as you. Send a text message instead. But new studies show that all those text messages come with real risks, and not just in
- Millions of kids hit with ADHD diagnosis | Nov 30, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new survey finds an alarming number of children now have the condition--with 10 percent of all kids between the ages of 4 and 17 diagnosed with ADHD in 2007.
- Lying in the name of science | Nov 26, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere's no telling where the next great advance in medicine will appear--but chances are, it won't be in one of the leading medical journals. Research hasn't just slipped in recent years. It's just about collapsed--and now, one leading scientist
- Playing tricks with placebos | Nov 26, 2010 | Show Preview | HidePlacebos are often thought of as sugar pills--a "blank" pill with no real effects to use in drug studies. But like so much of medicine, that's just a myth. In fact, a placebo can be just about anything a researcher--or the drug company funding
- Cortisone shots don't work | Nov 25, 2010 | Show Preview | HideMost sports competitors will do whatever it takes to get back in the game... and that goes for weekend warriors as much as the pros. But while many people recovering from sports injuries use cortisone shots as a shortcut, a new study finds that
- Getting rid of that pain in the neck | Nov 25, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere's a pretty good reason most people can't seem to shake their chronic neck pains: Their own doctors are absolutely stumped by the condition. How else can you explain their mass insistence on treatments that don't work? A new study shows
- Antioxidants fight disease risk | Nov 23, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIt's pretty basic stuff: Eat the right foods, and odds are you'll live longer and better.
- Eat your breakfast | Nov 23, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIt's not just a great way to give yourself the energy and nutrients you need for the day--it might just save your life.
- Soda linked to diabetes & metabolic syndrome | Nov 19, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWe all know people who drink soda day and night, yet somehow manage to remain slim and trim. Don't envy them--because that stick-figure waistline alone doesn't mean they're healthy. In fact, that soda habit is almost certainly doing real harm on
- The rising toll of diabetes and obesity | Nov 19, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIt's one of the most frightening "coming attractions" I've ever seen: By 2050, up to a third of all U.S. adults will be diabetic. That's triple the current rate of 1 in 10, and--depending on our population growth--could mean more than 100 million
- Getting bitter over asthma | Nov 18, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWe think of flavor as an experience that takes place in the mouth, but the latest research finds that your lungs have taste buds, too. And that means those buds, and not drugs, could turn out to hold the key to asthma treatment. Researchers
- BPA destroys sperm | Nov 18, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIt's bisphenol A, or BPA, the hormone-like chemical used in plastics and can linings, and researchers say men exposed to it have a higher risk of problems with their contribution to the baby-making process.
- B12 for dementia prevention | Nov 16, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIt's the ordinary B vitamins--particularly B12, the wonder nutrient that can help save both hearts and minds.
- The rising tide of metabolic syndrome | Nov 16, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIt's metabolic syndrome, a perfect storm of the five risk factors that leads to diabetes and heart disease: belly fat, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides and low levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol.
- Scheming up a market for female sex meds | Nov 12, 2010 | Show Preview | HideFemale sex disorder, or what they're already calling FSD, and analysts believe drugs to treat it could eventually do $2 billion in annual sales.
- Magnetic therapy beats depression | Nov 12, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that the emerging depression treatment I've been telling you about, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), can help beat even the toughest cases of depression.
- Bad break for bone health | Nov 11, 2010 | Show Preview | HideJust six months after saying there's no link between osteoporosis meds and a higher risk of bone breaks, the FDA now says that osteoporosis meds have been linked to a higher risk of bone breaks.
- Off-label meds linked to new risk | Nov 11, 2010 | Show Preview | HideJust look at the latest research out of Britain, which links atypical antipsychotic drugs to a dramatic rise in potentially deadly blood clots.
- Diabetes hospitalizations on the rise | Nov 9, 2010 | Show Preview | HideToo many young adults are spending too much time in the hospital.
- Desperately seeking Avandia patients | Nov 9, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIf you're taking Avandia, you're the belle of the Big Pharma ball right now.
- The new national nightmare: arthritis | Nov 5, 2010 | Show Preview | HideNew figures from the CDC find that one in five U.S. adults now battle arthritis.
- Love beats pain | Nov 5, 2010 | Show Preview | HideLove has been known to cause its share of pain... but a new study shows that it can help protect you from it, too.
- Flu shots versus 'magic' | Nov 4, 2010 | Show Preview | HideDo you believe in magic? Raise your hands if you believe in the power of a strong immune system and good hygiene--because apparently, that's what passes for magic these days. A new survey finds that 43 percent of Americans don't plan to get a
- Bigger puffs don't cut asthma risk | Nov 4, 2010 | Show Preview | HideAt some point, the mainstream is going to have to take the book they have on asthma, and tear it up--because nearly everything in it is flat-out wrong. Take the national guidelines that call for asthma patients to double their dose of inhaled
- Yoga can beat fibromyalgia | Nov 2, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWhile Big Pharma offers powerful, dangerous and largely ineffective drugs for the pain condition fibromyalgia, a new study finds the only prescription you might really need is a little yoga.
- The dirtiest places in your home | Nov 2, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study of household cleanliness puts the United States right near the top of the list in most categories... but don't stop cleaning just yet, because it also finds that we still have plenty of germs crawling around our homes.
October 2010 | Show More | Hide
- Kids sure do love their junk food | Oct 29, 2010 | Show Preview | HideSadly, most of today's kids do get to eat pretty much whatever they want--and a new study shows what happens when they do: Up to 40 percent of the daily calories now consumed by children between 2 and 18 years old come from sugars and solid fats.
- Could a vaccine cure obesity? Fat chance... | Oct 29, 2010 | Show Preview | HideOne group of researchers say maybe obesity isn't being caused by all the sugar and starch in our diets after all... but a virus in our bodies.
- Fiddling with the fish: GM salmon closer to approval | Oct 28, 2010 | Show Preview | HideGenetically modified fish could soon be the catch of the day... and if the FDA has its way, you won't even know when you're eating it.
- Fakers at the farmers market | Oct 28, 2010 | Show Preview | HideNext time you're at the farmers market, you might want to ask just to be sure--because it turns out that the only thing some farmers can grow on their own is a neckbeard.
- Red meat for healthy hearts | Oct 26, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIn a big victory for the low-carb crowd, Indian researchers have found that vegetarians have a dramatically higher risk for heart disease, heart attack and stroke.
- Sports drinks are nothing but sugar | Oct 26, 2010 | Show Preview | HideSports drinks perpetuate the myth that sugary drinks can be healthy if you just add a vitamin or two and give it a catchy name--and a new study shows how kids have fallen for that myth.
- Key mineral may help beat diabetes | Oct 22, 2010 | Show Preview | HideMagnesium has long been linked to diabetes prevention--and a new study confirms it. Researchers have found that those who get their share of this crucial mineral have a dramatically lower risk of the disease.
- The real cure for diabetes | Oct 22, 2010 | Show Preview | HideMany diabetics treat their condition as a lifetime sentence to drugs and insulin--but it doesn't have to be that way for you.
- African plant can boost the mood | Oct 21, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe mainstream insists that depression requires a lifetime supply of drugs... but all that many people really need is just a little help getting over life's humps.
- Eeyore Nation: How mainstream treatments keep America depressed | Oct 21, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new survey finds that nearly 10 percent of the nation is suffering from clinical depression, a stunningly high number that only proves again how drugs have failed.
- Mainstream media pushing meds on healthy women | Oct 19, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIn a bizarre and misleading report in the Los Angeles Times, an ill-informed reporter and a series of researchers wonder why women with no sign of breast cancer have rejected two powerful and dangerous drugs, tamoxifen and raloxifene, to help lower their risk of getting the disease.
- Awareness campaigns lead to overtreatment | Oct 19, 2010 | Show Preview | HideLike so many other "awareness" campaigns, Breast Cancer Awareness month exists not to spare patients from the ravages of a deadly disease, but to push millions into treatments they never needed for a disease that never would have hurt them.
- Calcium and vitamin D linked to weight loss | Oct 15, 2010 | Show Preview | HideBig Pharma's diet pills come with big risks and small results... but if you want to kick-start your own weight loss plan, there are a few things you can take that really do work.
- How 'B' can beat dementia | Oct 15, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere may "B" an answer to Alzheimer's after all--and it might even be something you're taking right now. Researchers have found that high levels of three common B vitamins can dramatically slash the brain shrinkage associated with dementia and related conditions.
- Massage can awaken the immune system | Oct 14, 2010 | Show Preview | HideNothing beats a good massage when it comes to beating back the stresses of life--but those relaxing sessions beneath a powerful set of hands can do more than just help you unwind.
- Sleeping pills linked to shorter lifespan | Oct 14, 2010 | Show Preview | HideLooks like sleep meds might do the job just a little too well: A new study finds that they might help you achieve the Big Sleep.
- In hot water over tea | Oct 12, 2010 | Show Preview | HideTea comes packed with plenty of great benefits--but if you're selling tea, don't you dare talk about all of those benefits!
- PSA tests don't save lives | Oct 12, 2010 | Show Preview | HideAnother new study exposes the failed promise of the PSA test. Researchers have found that while these screenings may detect some cancers, they won't actually make a difference when it comes to survival.
- Garbage by any other name | Oct 8, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIn a high-stakes game of switcheroo, the industry responsible for high-fructose corn syrup has asked the FDA for approval to use the name "corn sugar" instead.
- The nondrug answers for female sex problems | Oct 8, 2010 | Show Preview | HideLadies, let's talk about sex--because talking about it might do something all the failed sex meds in the world cannot: Make it better.
- When acne turns deadly | Oct 7, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIn a new study, researchers try to absolve Accutane--claiming that acne on its own causes suicidal depression.
- Bleeding gums can kill you | Oct 7, 2010 | Show Preview | HideResearchers say they've found the missing link between dental health and cardiovascular risk--and it turns out the same bacteria responsible for toothaches and gum disease are making their way right into your cardiovascular system.
- Do hand sanitizers really work? | Oct 5, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWhile swine flu may not have created the mass wave of illness hyped by the CDC, it did create a new habit for millions of people: hand sanitizer.
- Diabetes drug linked to cancer risk | Oct 5, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWhile the spotlight has been on Avandia's heart risk, the FDA now says it's putting the drug's main rival, Actos, under review after new data linked it to an increased risk of bladder cancer.
- Osteoporosis meds, obesity linked to rare cancer rise | Oct 1, 2010 | Show Preview | HideEsophageal cancer is bad news now matter how you look at it, and two new studies show how you could be increasing your own risk of this frightening condition without even realizing it.
- How to survive prostate cancer | Oct 1, 2010 | Show Preview | HideTwo new studies show yet again how prostate cancer is badly overtreated, exposing millions of men to expensive, life- ruining surgeries and deadly radiation for absolutely no reason.
September 2010 | Show More | Hide
- Why muscle loss can be deadly | Sep 30, 2010 | Show Preview | HideSince there's no drug to treat sarcopenia, odds are you haven't heard much about it.
- 4 steps to beating nocturia | Sep 30, 2010 | Show Preview | HideFrequent middle-of-the-night bathroom visits are part of a condition called nocturia, and it's more than just an annoyance--it can ruin your sleep, put a cramp on your lifestyle and even come with medical risks.
- Diet drug fails another trial | Sep 28, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study links one of the most common weight loss drugs to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Health-care credit lines a pain in the bank account | Sep 28, 2010 | Show Preview | HideComplaints are growing over so-called health care credit cards--lines of credit for procedures generally not covered by insurance, like dental work, laser eye surgery or cosmetic surgery.
- Sleepless men die sooner | Sep 24, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that men who battle insomnia have quadruple the risk of an early death--and if you're suffering from disease along with your sleepless nights, your death risk can be even higher than that.
- Bad sleep now, bad health later | Sep 24, 2010 | Show Preview | HideGood sleep is important at any age... but for kids and young adults, insomnia can lead to a lifetime of poor health, bad habits and even mental illness. Two new studies paint a portrait of what can happen when kids and young adults spend too much
- Fish oil: The latest miracle "drug" | Sep 23, 2010 | Show Preview | HideOne new study finds that fish oil can save tens of thousands of lives if it's simply given routinely to heart patients. And that means hundreds of thousands--if not millions--of lives have been lost thanks to decades of mainstream ignorance.
- Even drunks live longer | Sep 21, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThat last bit may surprise you, but a new study finds that drinking any amount--even a lot--is better than not drinking at all, because heavy drinkers live longer than abstainers.
- Cracking down on cold meds | Sep 21, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWhen many people get those inevitable colds and coughs, they turn to over-the-counter remedies without realizing how risky those drugs truly are.
- 'Z' is for pneumonia prevention | Sep 17, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere are safer, easier and more effective ways to lower your risk for pneumonia--and a new study shows how your own winter health plan should start with the last letter of the alphabet.
- Bottled tea empty of benefits | Sep 17, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIf you want to make sure you're getting all the benefits of tea, then make sure you brew your own.
- A little tobacco... a lot of risk | Sep 16, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere's no such thing as a healthy smoking habit--and if you think a quick puff every now and then won't hurt you, it's time to get your head out of those tobacco clouds.
- Greens can lower diabetes risk | Sep 16, 2010 | Show Preview | HidePopeye's favorite green won't just help him beat up Brutus –-it can also help you put the hurt on your diabetes risk.
- How alcohol alters sexual reality | Sep 14, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIt turns out liquor can actually impair your ability to interpret visual cues from members of the opposite sex, and two new studies show just how those genuine "beer goggles" can cloud your vision.
- Bad attitude ups stroke risk | Sep 14, 2010 | Show Preview | HideOK, all you grumps and grouches out there--it may be time for some self-reflection and a change of heart, because your bad attitude could be killing you.
- McStatins on the fast food menus? | Sep 10, 2010 | Show Preview | HideBritish researchers say you can now safely gulp down a gut-busting fast-food meal anytime you want. In fact, it's practically health food now.
- Poisoning your headaches away | Sep 10, 2010 | Show Preview | HideBotox: It's not just a bad idea for wrinkles anymore. It's a bad idea for migraine headaches, too.
- Homecare is key after hip surgeries | Sep 9, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that patients who undergo hip surgeries have higher survival rates when they get homecare after the procedure.
- Fears can lead to falls | Sep 9, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere's nothing worse than a self-fulfilling prophecy--and if you worry about falling, there's a good chance you might fulfill that prophecy.
- Tylenol linked to asthma | Sep 7, 2010 | Show Preview | HideHere's another case of a treatment worse than the condition.
- Simple solutions for pain relief | Sep 7, 2010 | Show Preview | HideAccording to a recent study published in Arthritis Care and Research, lifting weights can help reduce pain and improve function among RA patients.
- Deadly new superbug on the rise | Sep 3, 2010 | Show Preview | HideE. coli is a tough bug to battle in the best of times--but now, there's a frightening new strain of this potentially deadly bacteria moving through America.
- Store receipts coated with toxic chemical | Sep 3, 2010 | Show Preview | HideInstead of saying, "keep the change" you might want to start telling cashiers to keep the receipt--because it might be poisonous.
- Gum disease linked to dementia | Sep 2, 2010 | Show Preview | HideDental floss might really be mental floss--because a new study finds that gum disease can actually increase your risk for Alzheimer's disease.
- A simple way to improve your cholesterol | Sep 2, 2010 | Show Preview | HideTotal cholesterol control is within your reach--and a new study proves that you don't need meds... just a good diet.
August 2010 | Show More | Hide
- Stress and rejection linked to disease | Aug 31, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIt's no secret--stress and sickness usually go together like doctors and prescription pads.
- Good friends and better health | Aug 31, 2010 | Show Preview | HideGood relationships lead to good health--and having friends and family around you can be just as positive for your body as healthy habits.
- The best way to improve concentration | Aug 27, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that meditation can actually help you focus... and sustain that focus, even when you're forced to engage in the most mind-numbing tasks.
- Why drug studies can't be trusted | Aug 27, 2010 | Show Preview | HideBig Pharma sure knows how to get the biggest bang for its big bucks--a new study finds a remarkable success rate for drugs in industry-funded studies.
- The perfect time to sleep | Aug 26, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that people who sleep seven hours a night have a lower risk for common health problems.
- The secret to colon cancer prevention | Aug 26, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere's a safe, painless and effective way to dramatically lower your risk for colon cancer.
- Tainted cereal laced with known carcinogens | Aug 24, 2010 | Show Preview | HideSome 28 million boxes of Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops and Honey Smacks were recalled due to a strange smell and taste that was making people sick.
- Secrets to keeping food past its expiration date | Aug 24, 2010 | Show Preview | HideFrom the sad little jar of hot pepper jelly at the back of the fridge to the old can of tomato sauce rusting away at the bottom of the cupboard, a kitchen just isn't a kitchen without a few food relics.
- Bad news for bad diet pills | Aug 20, 2010 | Show Preview | HideHow do you define "effective" when it comes to dieting? If it's shaving off a few pounds and calling it a year, then you must be a Food and Drug Administration bureaucrat.
- Spit hits the fan for gene tests | Aug 20, 2010 | Show Preview | HidePeople are paying up to $1,000 a pop for genetic tests that use saliva to predict disease risk... but a new report says they're just not worth the spit.
- New ethics rules leave a few windows open | Aug 19, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWorking for Harvard is about to get a little less lucrative –-the university is cutting back on the side income that faculty and researchers can receive for working with Big Pharma.
- Panel nixes painkiller plan | Aug 19, 2010 | Show Preview | HideHere's how hilariously ineffective the FDA's new plan to combat painkiller abuse is: The agency couldn't even convince one of its own rubberstamp panels to rubberstamp it.
- Higher doses of bad meds | Aug 17, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWhat should you do with a med that doesn't work? Increase the dosage!
- Depression linked to dementia | Aug 17, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe latest studies show that any battle with the blues can turn into aging's ultimate nightmare: dementia.
- Hidden dangers of Celiac disease | Aug 13, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIf you're suffering from celiac disease, check your vitamins--because a new study shows that you could be missing more than the ability to enjoy gluten.
- Eating home is eating best | Aug 13, 2010 | Show Preview | HideOne of the best things you could ever do for your children or grandchildren is prepare a meal for them.
- Cancer's other death risk | Aug 12, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWhile the mainstream pushes toxic drugs and radioactive chemotherapy as the only options for cancer patients, a new study shows how those treatments can actually increase your death risk for decades to come.
- Candy company dishing out health advice | Aug 12, 2010 | Show Preview | HideDon't kid yourself--there's nothing healthy about chocolate, and don't let any dietician tell you otherwise.
- Drug scandal keeps getting worse | Aug 10, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe feds can't seem to figure out what to do with the dangerous diabetes drug Avandia, so they've resorted to impotent half measures--like ordering the drug's maker, GlaxoSmithKline, to suspend recruiting for a new clinical trial.
- The new way to abuse kids | Aug 10, 2010 | Show Preview | HideChild abuse doesn't always look like you'd expect it to-- and sometimes, it can be a lot worse than a kick or a smack.
- The missing link for hypertension | Aug 6, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIt's not the salt--it's the sugar.
- Beets beat high blood pressure | Aug 6, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that beetroot juice is just as effective at lowering blood pressure as nitrate pills.
- The worst kind of 'candy' | Aug 5, 2010 | Show Preview | HideKids grow up so fast. And these days, children are being given their first adult meds before they've even had their first kiss.
- Supplements boost cardiovascular health | Aug 5, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that some common antioxidants could help lower your blood pressure, raise good cholesterol levels, improve sugar and fat metabolism and boost artery health.
- Fighting back after stroke | Aug 3, 2010 | Show Preview | HideSurviving a stroke is only half the battle. The real challenge begins for many stroke victims when they return home from the hospital.
- Bacteria at the beach | Aug 3, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that even beaches widely believed to be sparkly clean could be swimming with sickening bacteria.
July 2010 | Show More | Hide
- Obesity will kill you | Jul 30, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere's nothing healthy about obesity--and if you spend too many years with too many pounds, you will pay a hefty price.
- Diabetics turn to dangerous surgery | Jul 30, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIt's no secret--diabetics can often win complete control over their condition by simply losing weight and watching what they eat.
- Natural dementia prevention | Jul 29, 2010 | Show Preview | HideDementia doesn't have to come with the territory as you get older--and three new studies show how good habits for your body now can save your mind years later.
- Slow exercises with big benefits | Jul 29, 2010 | Show Preview | HideCall them the ancient Chinese secrets to good health--because new research finds that two classic marital arts pack a serious punch when it comes to your wellbeing.
- Sex meds lead to sex diseases | Jul 27, 2010 | Show Preview | HideSex drugs like Viagra might make men more capable of having sex... but none of these meds provide an invisible protective sheath for your privates.
- Bias implications in statin study | Jul 27, 2010 | Show Preview | HideHere's what happens when you let the drug companies run their own research: You get what they pay for.
- Techno-pains set kids up for misery | Jul 23, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThat addiction to technology comes at a price… and it goes far beyond the short attention spans of the Internet age.
- Missing the mark on sodium | Jul 23, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the USDA have been urging Americans to cut back on salt.
- Living with prostate cancer | Jul 22, 2010 | Show Preview | HideProstate cancer isn't the cold-blooded killer you've been led to believe--and a new study shows yet again how the best treatment is often no treatment at all.
- Injecting the emotions away | Jul 22, 2010 | Show Preview | HideResearchers compared emotions in Botox users to those in patients who used Restylane, a different wrinkle treatment that does not lead to stiff facial muscles.
- Coffee, tea and heart health | Jul 20, 2010 | Show Preview | HideLove your morning cup? It's loving you right back, because a new study finds that people who drink the most coffee and tea enjoy some terrific heart benefits.
- Pfizer in more funny business | Jul 20, 2010 | Show Preview | HideFresh off history-making fines and a criminal record that threatened to put the company out of business last year, Pfizer is once again smack in the middle of yet another big, ugly scandal.
- Kids' drinks loaded with lead | Jul 16, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere are plenty of reasons not to give a child juice -- but the latest has nothing to do with high sugar and low nutrition.
- Cartoon characters influence kids | Jul 16, 2010 | Show Preview | HideAnyone who's ever taken a kid to a supermarket has witnessed the marketing power of popular cartoon characters.
- Nothing sexy about fat | Jul 15, 2010 | Show Preview | HideObese people often joke that there's more of them to love, but those extra pounds can actually make the lovin' a lot harder to come by.
- Going to the hospital -- and going out of your mind | Jul 15, 2010 | Show Preview | HideNobody likes going to the hospital -- but for a growing number of seniors, an ordinary trip to the ER can quickly degrade into a nightmarish journey to the edge of sanity.
- Getting it wrong 80 percent of the time | Jul 13, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIt's amazing how consistent we are when it comes to depression -- consistently wrong.
- Eyes on resveratrol | Jul 13, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIt's been called the fountain of youth for its anti-aging powers -- but resveratrol can do so much more than help you beat the calendar.
- TV diet a ratings bust | Jul 9, 2010 | Show Preview | HideTurn on the TV at any given hour, and in between all the drug ads you're bound to see more than a few commercials for food.
- Obesity linked to asthma | Jul 9, 2010 | Show Preview | HideYou've heard of inhaling food? Maybe that's not so far from the truth after all, since there seems to be a real connection between what we eat and how we breathe.
- Drink to beat dementia | Jul 8, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA little coffee in the morning, a little booze at night-– two new studies show how your choice of beverage can help lower your risk for cognitive decline and even Alzheimer's disease.
- Short people have higher heart risk | Jul 8, 2010 | Show Preview | HideSome risk factors you can control, some you can't... and a new study finds heart risk in one area that's well beyond your control: height.
- Zapped in the dental chair | Jul 6, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study shows what's really at stake here: People who get X-rayed the most have the highest risk of thyroid cancer.
- Scotland: Land of poor health | Jul 6, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that Scots have some of the worst habits of any people on earth.
- Something fishy for your hearing | Jul 2, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that fish consumption can help protect you from deafness and other hearing problems.
- Blood pressure med in heart scare | Jul 2, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe last thing you'd expect from a blood pressure med is an increased cardiovascular risk--yet that's what may be happening with one common drug.
- Mental problems cause physical pain | Jul 1, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWe already know how low moods can lead to high pain... and now, a new study shows how it happens.
- Senior cataracts linked to antidepressants | Jul 1, 2010 | Show Preview | HideLove your eyes? Then look away from antidepressants-- because a new study finds yet another awful side effect to add to the list: cataracts in seniors.
June 2010 | Show More | Hide
- Clean teeth, healthy heart | Jun 29, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIf you're not brushing after your meals, you could be doing a lot more than giving yourself bad breath and yellow chompers.
- Nighttime bathroom runs linked to early death | Jun 29, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWaking up often to use the toilet is more than just a sleep-interrupting inconvenience--it can also be an indication of a more serious problem.
- Priming the market for female sex med | Jun 25, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIn Big Pharma's world, your health will always be secondary to that marketing.
- Viagra leads to hearing loss | Jun 25, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA whopping one out of three men who take Viagra and similar sex meds suffer from more than just erection problems-- they're also battling hearing loss, according to a new study.
- Don't worry--'B' happy | Jun 24, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe key to beating back depression might come in bottle... just not the one you're thinking of.
- Hard pills to swallow | Jun 24, 2010 | Show Preview | HideForget the spoonful of sugar--some medicines won't go down no matter what you do.
- Statin side effects worse than thought | Jun 22, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study in the British Medical Journal links statins to an alarming number of life-wrecking side effects, confirming the evidence that's been mounting for years: These meds will destroy everything from your muscles to your kidneys.
- Taking a poke at acupuncture | Jun 22, 2010 | Show Preview | HideResearchers studying acupuncture claim they've unlocked the secret of the ancient Chinese treatment--and, what's more, they think they can actually improve it by adding drugs to the mix.
- The scientific spin cycle | Jun 18, 2010 | Show Preview | HideScience is supposed to be impartial, but a new analysis reveals the sad and frightening truth: Studies published in some of the world's leading medical journals often reach conclusions that are completely at odds with the actual data.
- Skip soda to lower BP | Jun 18, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere are plenty of great reasons to skip the soda and pass on all those other sugary drinks, and now there's one more: Doing so can help lower your blood pressure.
- Obesity is unhealthy at any age | Jun 17, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere's nothing good about obesity, and this study doesn't change that.
- New warning for weight loss meds | Jun 17, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWhen it comes to getting trim, skip the gimmicks and definitely pass on the drugs: The feds say some of the most popular weight-loss meds may cause severe liver damage and even death.
- Vitamin K can lower diabetes risk | Jun 15, 2010 | Show Preview | HideForget the cereal--for some truly special K, make sure you're getting enough vitamin K.
- Diabetes drug wipes out key nutrient | Jun 15, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study shows one more problem with the Big Pharma solution to this increasingly common condition: a serious shortage of vitamin B12.
- Nuts over cholesterol control | Jun 11, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWhen it comes to cholesterol control, don't crack open that pill bottle--try cracking open a few nuts instead.
- Deadly days at the workplace | Jun 11, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe biggest occupational hazard just might be having an occupation--or at least one where you spend too much time in the office.
- Multivitamins at every age | Jun 10, 2010 | Show Preview | HideHere's a big win for those of us who believe in the power of vitamins: A new study finds that our daily supplements really do make a difference--even in seemingly healthy young adults and middle-aged people.
- Homeopathic medicine under assault | Jun 10, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe British Medical Association's junior doctors committee has called homeopathy--the entire field--"witchcraft" and a "disgrace," and wants the government to deny all funding and access to homeopathic treatments.
- A sucker punch for vitamin D | Jun 8, 2010 | Show Preview | HideAfter enjoying a shining moment as the darling of the mainstream, vitamin D is being kicked around.
- Low testosterone linked to frailty | Jun 8, 2010 | Show Preview | HideFor men, the answer to the age-old problems of frailty may be locked inside our testosterone levels, as a new study out of Australia finds that low levels of the hormone could sap you of your vim and vigor.
- U.S. military goes alternative | Jun 4, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWhen the Pentagon talks medicine, you have to snap to attention--the Defense Department operates one of the largest healthcare systems in the nation. And it looks like they're about to back alternative medicine in a big way.
- New warnings for heartburn meds | Jun 4, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIf you can't enjoy dinner without having a purple pill nearby, or if you rely on heartburn meds to get you through each meal, you're taking a huge gamble. And the risks you face run much deeper than heartburn.
- TV is bad for tots | Jun 3, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study shows just what you're risking when you let your child spend too much time in the warm glow of the television.
- Shut down the Avandia trial! | Jun 3, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe dangers of the diabetes drug Avandia are now out there in the open, where everyone can see them... yet some people still think we need more research on these awful pills.
- Electromagnetic treatments top meds | Jun 1, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe latest research finds promise in a form of electromagnetic therapy called rTMS, especially among patients who've had no luck with drugs in their battles with the blues.
- Bright spot in depression battle | Jun 1, 2010 | Show Preview | HideForget Big Pharma's dangerous roster of expensive antidepressant drugs... because the real answer to some cases of the blues might be staring down at you right now.
May 2010 | Show More | Hide
- Keeping tabs on blood pressure | May 28, 2010 | Show Preview | HideForget the doctor's office, because you can get more accurate readings when you check your blood pressure on your own at home.
- Organic junk is still junk | May 28, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that many people believe the word "organic" has almost magical powers to make unhealthy foods healthy, or at least lower in calories.
- Don't play with your food | May 27, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA California community fed up with fat kids has passed a law that bans the inclusion of free toys in unhealthy kids' meals.
- Kids in the crossfire | May 27, 2010 | Show Preview | HideSome of the nation's most common over-the-counter children's drugs – meds you might find in any home with a kid – have been recalled for problems ranging from contamination to quality.
- Acupuncture helps new moms after C-sections | May 25, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study on acupuncture, which finds that this ancient treatment can help women who've undergone C-sections cope with post-surgical pain and bleeding.
- Sunning yourself for baby | May 25, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that extra sunlight during the key first trimester may slash your child's multiple sclerosis risk decades later.
- The sound of Parkinson's disease | May 21, 2010 | Show Preview | HideBefore Parkinson's disease lays waste to the body, it begins to rob people of their voice.
- New study calls for more radiation zaps | May 21, 2010 | Show Preview | HideTwo Americans undergo CT scans every second – 72 million zaps a year from just that one type of test – and at least a third of them are completely unnecessary.
- Obesity boosts risk of fibromyalgia | May 20, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe latest research finds that overweight and obese women have a much higher risk of the debilitating pain condition, fibromyalgia.
- A real fat burner | May 20, 2010 | Show Preview | HidePeppers might not be on your diet menu--but maybe they should be. A new study finds that a compound in this spicy veggie can help burn fat and calories.
- Cancer med for fertility? | May 18, 2010 | Show Preview | HideDoctors are routinely giving a cancer med to women who are hoping to conceive… despite the fact that this drug is a known risk to a fetus.
- Cinnamon extract lowers blood sugar levels | May 18, 2010 | Show Preview | HideCinnamon isn't just a tasty spice… it could also help you beat diabetes.
- Dark chocolate for liver patients | May 14, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere's nothing sweet about cirrhosis, but a new study finds one treat that can help patients battling this debilitating condition.
- "B" your key to good health | May 14, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that simple, common B vitamins can help save your life.
- Statins linked to low testosterone | May 13, 2010 | Show Preview | HideLooks like those statin drugs lower a lot more than just cholesterol levels--a new study finds that men who take these meds face shrinking testosterone levels, too.
- Finding happiness at home | May 13, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA slew of studies have emerged lately on what makes us happy, and they all point in the same direction: You'll find it in your friends and loves ones, and the accumulation of experiences-- not the accumulation of stuff.
- Vitamin D can beat cognitive decline | May 11, 2010 | Show Preview | HideTwo new studies on seniors find that vitamin D can help lower your risk for one of aging's biggest nightmares: cognitive decline.
- Don't fall for fat melters | May 11, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere may be nothing more relaxing than an afternoon at the spa... but if you sign up for a couple of so-called fat-melting injections while you're there, you might return home with some unwanted mementos.
- Beating asthma with allergens | May 7, 2010 | Show Preview | HideResearchers say today's kids are being raised with less exposure to dust, dirt and pets… and while that might make for easier bath times, it's leading to more cases of asthma.
- Fatter kids, shorter lives | May 7, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study peeks into the crystal ball, and finds that tomorrow's adults are going to be in pretty rough shape... because yesterday's children were badly overweight.
- Carbs tied to heart risk | May 6, 2010 | Show Preview | HideCarb-based diets are bad for everyone... but a new study shows how they can be especially destructive to women.
- Vitamins can lower breast cancer risk | May 6, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIf you're looking to beat breast cancer, the answer isn't at your doctor's office. It's in your vitamin bottles.
- Depressed people likely to smoke | May 4, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that more than 40 percent of all depressed people smoke... and that number's even higher for some groups.
- Epilepsy meds linked to suicide risk | May 4, 2010 | Show Preview | HideEpilepsy is bad enough on its own, but a new study finds the meds used to treat it might be even worse – because they could kill you.
April 2010 | Show More | Hide
- Shortened studies favor Big Pharma | Apr 30, 2010 | Show Preview | HideSooner isn't always better... especially when it comes to drug research.
- Fatty breakfasts are better | Apr 30, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that your choice of morning meal can actually set your body up for the rest of the day's eating.
- Soda hits below the waistline | Apr 29, 2010 | Show Preview | HideSoda might be especially bad for kids... but it could be even worse for men who hope to have their own kids someday.
- Study: Smokers are dumber | Apr 29, 2010 | Show Preview | HideSmokers simply aren't as smart--and not just because they've made a unwise health decision.
- Unapproved meds sold by the millions | Apr 27, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe prescription drugs approved by the FDA are bad enough. But just think about the drugs that never even went through that process.
- Prostate med linked to heart risk | Apr 27, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIn other words, if you're looking to avoid potentially deadly conditions, then by all means avoid this drug.
- Pfizer discloses doctor payments | Apr 23, 2010 | Show Preview | HidePfizer has some pretty deep pockets--this is a company that can handle multibillion-dollar fines without batting an eyelash. So what's a few million more to spread among friends?
- Pfizer's fall guy | Apr 23, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA CNN investigation found that Pfizer managed to do an end run around that law... and the feds actually helped.
- Swimming in an obesity treatment | Apr 22, 2010 | Show Preview | HideResearchers have discovered that a compound in kelp may actually help send your extra pounds out to sea.
- Couch potatoes go global | Apr 22, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that up to a third of all children around the world are about as active as pet rocks.
- Anxiety can help beat the blues | Apr 20, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that one type of anxiety--the kind associated with worry--can actually help you beat depression.
- Statins aimed at healthy people | Apr 20, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe FDA has dished out some pretty bad advice over the years... but this one takes the cake: Crestor, a cholesterol- lowering statin drug, has been approved for completely healthy people with normal cholesterol levels.
- Selenium may lower diabetes risk | Apr 16, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe answer to diabetes could be locked up inside the humble Brazil nut.
- Lifestyle trumps meds... again | Apr 16, 2010 | Show Preview | HideBad news for Big Pharma--a slew of new studies finds that diabetes meds do little to prevent diabetes-related death, and virtually nothing at all to stop new cases of the disease.
- New bacteria on the rise | Apr 15, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe superbugs are here--and their microscopic army is growing at an alarming pace.
- Green tea boosts eye health | Apr 15, 2010 | Show Preview | HideForget carrots... when it comes to protecting your eyes, try some tea instead.
- Common statin linked to severe muscle problems | Apr 13, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe feds are warning statin users of yet another potential muscle problem... and as usual, telling patients to go right on taking these meds anyway.
- Beating anxiety without meds | Apr 13, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIf you're suffering from anxiety problems, just relax.
- Bad to the bone: Osteoporosis meds linked to fractures | Apr 9, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWomen taking osteoporosis meds may be getting the opposite of what they're looking for... because instead of protecting bones, the latest research finds that these drugs could be breaking them.
- Drinking up and staying slim | Apr 9, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWe all tend to put on a few pounds as we get older... but a new study finds a simple way for women to help limit that weight gain.
- Avandia researchers linked to Big Pharma | Apr 8, 2010 | Show Preview | HideAs the Avandia scandal grows, new details are emerging on the researchers who've been pushing this bad med on you-- even after they knew of the clear risks and problems associated with it.
- Drug studies rarely bother to compare drugs | Apr 8, 2010 | Show Preview | HideNext time you hear that a med's been declared "effective" by one study or another, ask one simple question: "compared to what?"
- Bad conclusions on bad meds | Apr 6, 2010 | Show Preview | HideDepression isn't uncommon--but the answer won't be found in another pill, especially one as dangerous as these.
- Child obesity reaches new level | Apr 6, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe latest research finds that kids are eating more than ever--especially more snacks--and that the child obesity problem is far worse than anyone imagined.
- How placebos keep beating meds | Apr 2, 2010 | Show Preview | HideNew research shows that the placebo effect isn't just your mind playing tricks on you, but an actual physical reaction inside the human body that can ignite the healing process.
- Asthma meds gasping for life | Apr 2, 2010 | Show Preview | HideSome of the most dangerous asthma meds on the market are one step closer to the trashcan. And they out to be, since many asthmatics who take them have ended up in the emergency room... or even dead.
- Fighting back after stroke | Apr 1, 2010 | Show Preview | HideSurviving a stroke is only half the battle. The real challenge begins for many stroke victims when they return home from the hospital.
- Hospitals offer rapid route to mental decline | Apr 1, 2010 | Show Preview | HideFrom dangerous bacterial infections to deadly mistakes, it seems the last place you want to go to recover from illness or injury is a hospital... especially if you're a senior.
March 2010 | Show More | Hide
- The nose knows bad meds | Mar 30, 2010 | Show Preview | HideDiabetics are complaining that metformin stinks so bad they have a hard time taking it--and some people can't even take it at all.
- Acupuncture can help beat depression during pregnancy | Mar 30, 2010 | Show Preview | HideAccording to a new study, acupuncture can help pregnant women overcome depression. No drugs, no side effects--for mom and baby alike.
- The beginning of the end for the PSA? | Mar 26, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe march of common sense, amazingly, continues as the American Cancer Society takes a big step away from PSA tests.
- Bitter melon's cancer-blocking powers | Mar 26, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe secret to beating breast cancer could be growing on vines in the tropics right now.
- Migraines vs. magnets | Mar 25, 2010 | Show Preview | HideNothing can ruin a day like a migraine... and the meds many people take to fight the pain can only make things worse.
- The silent drug problem | Mar 25, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe real drug problem comes courtesy of Big Pharma, because a new report finds that more people abuse prescription drugs than heroin, ecstasy and cocaine combined.
- Aspirin therapy isn't therapeutic | Mar 23, 2010 | Show Preview | HideAspirin's a questionable choice for occasional pain relief... but it's a really bad option when it comes to heart health.
- Red wine molecule helps the heart | Mar 23, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe latest research shows that resveratrol--the antioxidant most famously found in red wine--appears to do what aspirin can't: protect the heart without damaging your stomach in the process.
- The filthiest guests in your home | Mar 19, 2010 | Show Preview | HideFor many people, dust is more than just a nuisance--it's a health hazard that can cause allergies and asthma.
- American women slowed by arthritis | Mar 19, 2010 | Show Preview | HideAccording to a new study, losing weight could be one way to battle arthritis.
- Statins up diabetes risk | Mar 18, 2010 | Show Preview | HideYour doctor might be convinced that ANY way to lower cholesterol levels is a good one, but I don't share that same opinion--and you won't either once you see the results of this latest study.
- Vitamin D miracles keep mounting | Mar 18, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere's one simple thing you can do to dramatically reduce your risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome all at once. Get outside a little more.
- Building better bones with beer | Mar 16, 2010 | Show Preview | HideMove over, calcium chews... and make room for some golden brews, because osteoporosis prevention might be as simple as, "drink two beers and call me in the morning."
- Avandia news keeps getting worse | Mar 16, 2010 | Show Preview | HideNot even three months in, and we already have a leading contender for the decade's biggest drug scandal.
- FDA takes aim at serving sizes | Mar 12, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe FDA is finally recognizing that the amounts of food used on nutritional labels don't come close to what most people really eat in a single sitting.
- Dangerous drugs for kids who don't need them | Mar 12, 2010 | Show Preview | HideDiabetes drugs are bad enough for the millions of Americans saddled with this terrible condition... but now, there's a new push to force these meds on fat children who don't even have diabetes.
- Solar-powered sex | Mar 11, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIf you're looking to bring some fire back to your sex life, there may be no better source of all-natural heat than the sun.
- Deciphering the language of love | Mar 11, 2010 | Show Preview | HideMost couples think love is best expressed in three words... and they're not "bring home beer."
- Internet as a depression risk? | Mar 9, 2010 | Show Preview | HideComputers used to display a sad face when they crashed... but a new study suggests there may be more frowns lurking on the other side of the screen these days.
- Fish oil: The ultimate brain booster | Mar 9, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIt could be the biggest mental health breakthrough in generations -- millions of Americans spared dangerous psychotic meds by simply getting more fish oil.
- MRIs: An Expensive Mistake for Breast Cancer | Mar 5, 2010 | Show Preview | HideNever underestimate the power of the medical establishment to squeeze every last dollar from their most vulnerable patients.
- Canada's nutrition crackdown | Mar 5, 2010 | Show Preview | HideForget the war on drugs... Canada's now fighting a war FOR drugs... Big Pharma's drugs, that is.
- Rye bread beats laxatives for constipation relief | Mar 4, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIf your internal plumbing is regularly getting clogged, the answer isn't a laxative... but something that's been hiding in plain sight.
- Obesity begins in toddlerhood | Mar 4, 2010 | Show Preview | HideBaby fat may make for cute little kids... but that seemingly adorable pudge can stick around for much longer than anyone would have imagined.
- Can chocolate lower stroke risk? | Mar 2, 2010 | Show Preview | HideHere's some sweet news for chocolate lovers: Your favorite treat may help prevent strokes, and lower the risk of death when they do happen.
- Headaches linked to heart troubles | Mar 2, 2010 | Show Preview | HideMigraines may be a lot more than a pain in the head... because the latest research shows they may be linked to problems in the rest of your body, too.
February 2010 | Show More | Hide
- Magnesium for your memory | Feb 26, 2010 | Show Preview | HideYou don't need to be a senior citizen to have a senior moment... we've all had our own bouts with the memory mistress.
- How fish oil helps your teeth | Feb 26, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe latest research finds that fish oil isn't just terrific for your brain and your heart--it can also help your smile.
- New drug warnings won't be enough | Feb 25, 2010 | Show Preview | HideDrug warning labels can seem like a minefield of fine print, funny symbols and archaic phrases... but a new movement aims to change that.
- Seniors exploited in latest mammogram scam | Feb 25, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe mainstream is finally starting to question the wisdom of giving mammograms to even young, healthy women.
- Why swimming can make you sick | Feb 23, 2010 | Show Preview | HideNext time you take a dip in your local pool, close your eyes and picture a giant Petri dish. Not so refreshing, is it?
- Seniors live better with exercise | Feb 23, 2010 | Show Preview | HideFour new studies--all published in Archives of Internal Medicine--show that one of the best ways to fight Father Time is by keeping yourself fit.
- Big Pharma aims for teens | Feb 19, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWe all want to give our kids gifts that will last forever... but a lifetime supply of meds shouldn't be among them.
- Natural treatment tops statin for cholesterol | Feb 19, 2010 | Show Preview | HideBig Pharma wants you to think there's no way off the statin train... but I beg to differ.
- Medication drop boxes are money pits | Feb 18, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere are good reasons to throw out drugs... and bad ones.
- Back behind the counter for cold meds? | Feb 18, 2010 | Show Preview | HideBetter stock up on chicken soup, tissues and vitamin C, because easy access to cold meds may be a thing of the past.
- Future docs back alternative medicine | Feb 16, 2010 | Show Preview | HideFuture doctors overwhelmingly back alternative medicine. In fact, a new survey sent to students at 126 medical schools finds that most believe knowledge of complementary and alternative medicine will help them do a better job.
- New warning on diet drugs | Feb 16, 2010 | Show Preview | HideForget fake watches and knockoff handbags, because the latest hot seller on the black market is Alli, the over-the-counter diet drug best known for its unpleasant side effects.
- Feds rub Big Pharma's back | Feb 12, 2010 | Show Preview | HideAn FDA panel has recently recommended the statin Crestor for healthy patients with normal cholesterol levels and no outward signs of heart disease.
- Coffee, tea may fight diabetes | Feb 12, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new analysis found that coffee and tea can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes.
- Happiness in togetherness | Feb 11, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIf you're looking to fight off mental health disorders, then look no further than your other half.
- Flowers for your eyes | Feb 11, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA British optician claims he cured his blindness with marigolds.
- Spices may fight breast cancer | Feb 9, 2010 | Show Preview | HideForget the latest radioactive technology -- the real answer to breast cancer could be in some spices that have been in use for thousands of years.
- Antidepressants up stroke risk | Feb 9, 2010 | Show Preview | HideAntidepressants are bad enough for most people -- but a new study shows that they're even worse than we thought for older women.
- TV now an accused killer | Feb 5, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study seems to find a connection between too much time in front of the television and an early death.
- Cancer myths crumbling | Feb 5, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe latest research out of Europe finds that one in every eight men who undergo a prostate cancer screening test positive... but don't actually have the disease.
- The food-mood connection | Feb 4, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIf you're suffering from the blues, don't waste your time looking for the right med-- look in your fridge instead.
- Can big bottoms boost health? | Feb 4, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIf you've got a little extra cushion when you sit down, you may have a lower risk for heart disease and diabetes.
- Losing your face over a med | Feb 2, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA young woman in Sweden is recovering after suffering from one of the ultimate bad drug reactions: the skin on her face fell off.
- Big Pharma's kickbacks coming back to haunt | Feb 2, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe feds say there's a reason Johnson & Johnson's sales with the nation's top nursing- home drug dispenser nearly tripled: They paid for it.
January 2010 | Show More | Hide
- Gross new reasons to skip soda | Jan 29, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIf you're drinking soda, you may as well be drinking from the toilet.
- Save your teaspoons for tea | Jan 29, 2010 | Show Preview | HideRemember, dosages aren't suggestions: If you're on a med, your goal is to take it for the shortest period of time at the lowest effective dose.
- Tiny tots on dangerous antipsychotics | Jan 28, 2010 | Show Preview | HideLittle kids on powerful meds should be about as common as unicorns--and not the ones you'll find painted on nursery walls.
- Another "F" for antidepressants | Jan 28, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds yet again that antidepressants--powerful meds used by millions--don't appear to help most forms of depression.
- Just do it: Sex lowers heart disease risk | Jan 26, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that men who rev it up in the bedroom are far less likely to suffer from heart disease.
- Glimmer of hope in Alzheimer's battle | Jan 26, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new nutritional cocktail is showing some real promise in the fight against Alzheimer's.
- Staying strong by staying active | Jan 22, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere are plenty of good reasons to stay active as you age, and volunteering is a great way to do that.
- Our powerful microscopic enemy | Jan 22, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe latest disturbing report showed that common hospital bacteria can learn to resist antibiotics they haven't even been exposed to.
- Study questions natural back pain treatment | Jan 21, 2010 | Show Preview | HideNew guidelines give a big zero to TENS, a popular muscle stimulation used for back pain. Plenty of people out there swear by it. Problem is... what little research there is doesn't support it.
- Surgeons use experimental medical devices | Jan 21, 2010 | Show Preview | HideYou might want to be sitting down for this. And if you happen to have a heart device such as a pacemaker, stent, or a defibrillator... brace yourself.
- Sleep away the blues | Jan 19, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWant a natural way to beat depression? Try getting a little more sleep.
- Reflux study misses the mark | Jan 19, 2010 | Show Preview | HideAsk most doctors, and they'll tell you that when it comes to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you have one of two choices: drugs or surgery. But a recent study should have them – and you – considering a third option.
- Wanted: Human guinea pigs | Jan 15, 2010 | Show Preview | HideSeniors will have a new option when it comes to the flu shot... so new, in fact, that they're still trying to figure out just how effective – or ineffective – it may be.
- Trading aspirin for tomatoes | Jan 15, 2010 | Show Preview | HideResearch has shown that Fruitflow, a patented tomato-seed extract, can help smooth platelets and prevent blood clots, making it an effective blood thinner.
- Mind over blood sugar | Jan 14, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIf you're suffering from both depression and diabetes, you're not alone. But no matter what Big Pharma tells you, taking an antidepressant is not the key to controlling your blood-sugar levels.
- Green tea beats depression | Jan 14, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere's a reason so many people like to relax with a cup of tea – new research finds that green tea may actually help you beat the blahs.
- Batter up! FDA has it both ways | Jan 12, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe FDA wants you to know that the cholesterol med Vytorin and its sister drug Zetia don't cause cancer. Well, they think that maybe these meds don't cause cancer. In fact, they're almost sure. Sort of.
- Trading places: Former CDC boss joins Big Pharma | Jan 12, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWhen it comes to public health officials, no standard is too low – it's like a game of ethical limbo, and now we have a new winner.
- Surf the web, build your brain | Jan 8, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThere's a lot of garbage out here in cyberspace... but once you sidestep all that trash, there are plenty of reasons to hang around.
- Cancer screening gets a smack | Jan 8, 2010 | Show Preview | HideThe American Cancer Society is revising its position on screenings, admitting that recommending them for everyone has led to over-treatment. It's about time.
- Eyes on omega-3 fatty acids | Jan 7, 2010 | Show Preview | HideHere's a quick and easy way to dramatically lower your risk of the top age-related sight disorder... go fishin'!
- Just how dirty are men? | Jan 7, 2010 | Show Preview | HideWomen will tell you that all men are filthy... and a new study show's they're right—just probably not in the way most of them mean it.
- Coffee can lower prostate risk | Jan 5, 2010 | Show Preview | HideIf you're among the millions of men who've been misled into regular prostate cancer screenings, here's some advice: Skip the screening, and have another cup of coffee instead.
- Cancer prevention, the natural way | Jan 5, 2010 | Show Preview | HideSomewhere, a Big Pharma boss is cursing... because multiple new studies show how you can dramatically lower your risk for a common cancer using plain old good nutrition and healthy living.
- Marijuana use for MS | Jan 1, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new review finds that the key ingredients in pot could help multiple sclerosis patients get some relief from muscle spasms and help improve mobility.
- Common tests may offer deadly dose of radiation | Jan 1, 2010 | Show Preview | HideA new report finds that more than half of all abdominal CT scans are unnecessary.
December 2009 | Show More | Hide
- Nothing fishy about pain relief | Dec 31, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you're taking glucosamine for your joint pain, you're really only halfway there...
- Shopping smarter to eat better | Dec 31, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new survey finds that shoppers are seeking out foods with omega-3 fatty acids, high fiber, extra calcium, whole grains, antioxidants and probiotics.
- Breastfeeding helps mom too | Dec 29, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you breastfed your children, congratulations – your kids got a head start and you're enjoying a lower risk for a terrible condition.
- Dangerous meds too common during pregnancy | Dec 29, 2009 | Show Preview | HideFar too many women still take risky drugs during pregnancy – but don't be so quick to point the finger at the moms-to- be. Doctors, pharmacists and – of course – Big Pharma get most of the blame for this one.
- A nation of salt | Dec 25, 2009 | Show Preview | HideSalt was once a luxury item – a rare commodity that people fought and killed for. Today, people are still dying over salt – but it's because we're eating way too much of it.
- Belly fat may lead to dementia | Dec 25, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf your belly's been getting bigger, you may be at risk for a lot more than the infamous weight-related problems. You could be facing dementia.
- Bottled-up anger leads to heart attacks | Dec 24, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that men who feel they've been mistreated in the workplace but never express it openly have double the risk of heart attack.
- Depression as bad as smoking | Dec 24, 2009 | Show Preview | HideSmoking isn't the only quick route to the grave – a new study shows depression may be just as bad.
- Early Vioxx warnings were ignored | Dec 22, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study shows that Merck knew that their painkiller Vioxx was dangerous and deadly years before they pulled it off the market late in 2004.
- Mint tea for pain | Dec 22, 2009 | Show Preview | HideMint has been used for centuries to soothe stomachs – but the latest research on one kind of mint finds that it may also help beat pain.
- Meditation linked to heart health | Dec 18, 2009 | Show Preview | HideTranscendental Meditation may sound like a relic of the 1960s, but two promising new studies show how this relaxation technique could have some very real benefits for heart patients today.
- Hearts and minds: a healthy connection | Dec 18, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA sharper mind won't just help you ward off the signs of dementia – new research finds that keeping keen can also mean a healthier heart.
- Big Pharma's bedroom eyes | Dec 17, 2009 | Show Preview | HideAfter seeing how erection meds like Viagra, Cialis and Levitra can add billions to the bottom line, Big Pharma suits have been dreaming up ways to sell a similar med to women – and now, they think they've stumbled upon it.
- Extra booze won't hurt the heart | Dec 17, 2009 | Show Preview | HideSpanish researchers have found that booze's benefits kick in at somewhere between roughly a quarter of a glass of wine and a full glass of wine each day, or the equivalent alcohol in other drinks.
- Big Pharma can't stomach this study | Dec 15, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe latest research makes it more clear than ever that acid reflux problems aren't being caused by stomach acid – which means antacid meds such as proton pump inhibitors are the exact wrong approach.
- Dirt is good for kids | Dec 15, 2009 | Show Preview | HideResearchers have found that some bacteria shouldn't be sanitized off our bodies – because not only is it OK to get a little dirty, it's necessary, too.
- Common vitamin tops meds | Dec 11, 2009 | Show Preview | HideDrugs being taken by millions of Americans looking to control their cholesterol levels may not work at all, according to the latest research.
- Garlic fever | Dec 11, 2009 | Show Preview | HideWhile Americans line up for hard-to-find flu shots, Serbs are lining up for garlic under the belief it can help fight the flu.
- Kidney procedure comes up empty | Dec 10, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA British study finds that kidney angioplasty, which theoretically cleans up blocked kidney arteries, has plenty of extra risks – and virtually no extra benefits.
- Dementia patients killed by drugs they never needed | Dec 10, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIllnesses and deaths caused by the wrong meds are bad enough... but in Britain, 1,800 dementia patients die each year because they were deliberately given drugs that were never intended for their condition.
- Online age quiz is Big Pharm's newest disguise | Dec 8, 2009 | Show Preview | HideAccording to the New York Times, the RealAge test is little more than a front for Big Pharma.
- Online giants push for more drug ads | Dec 8, 2009 | Show Preview | HideI don't know many people who wish they could see more drug ads with less information.
- A greener way to good health | Dec 4, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNew research finds that certain potted plants can clean indoor air through a process called phytoremediation.
- Beware of tainted sex supplements | Dec 4, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe feds say a "natural" sex remedy is actually contaminated with a Viagra-like substance... and that the additive is illegal and potentially unsafe.
- Kids under assault... by sugar | Dec 3, 2009 | Show Preview | HideOne new study finds that just two sugar-sweetened drinks each day is all it takes to make a kid overweight.
- Seniors warned over deadly infections | Dec 3, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA deadly new infection is ripping its way through the senior circuit... and in many cases, it's resistant to drugs.
- Daily aspirin use takes another hit | Dec 1, 2009 | Show Preview | HideBritish researchers are urging doctors to stop giving a daily aspirin to patients who haven't had a heart attack or stroke.
- 'D' deficiency turns into crisis | Dec 1, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA leading health expert is calling vitamin D deficiency the world's most common medical condition... with 50 percent of the planet lacking the right amount of this essential nutrient.
November 2009 | Show More | Hide
- New dangers linked to anemia meds | Nov 27, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you or anyone you care about takes meds for anemia, pay close attention – because the news on these things keeps getting worse.
- Coffee cuts cancer risk | Nov 27, 2009 | Show Preview | HideSome great news for women who already love their cuppa joe – your daily caffeine boost can also slash your risk for one of the most common cancers.
- Ancient Chinese secret: Tai-chi linked to osteoarthritis relief | Nov 26, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that tai chi can help people cope with knee osteoarthritis.
- Move the body, improve the heart | Nov 26, 2009 | Show Preview | HideOur bodies need exercise, and two new studies show just how big a boost you'll get from that sweat.
- Might as well face it: You're addicted to junk | Nov 24, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThere may be a lot more truth to the phrase "junk-food junkie" than anyone ever imagined.
- Fructose sends blood pressure soaring | Nov 24, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNew research has linked fructose to high blood pressure.
- The low-calorie anti-aging myth | Nov 20, 2009 | Show Preview | HideResearchers studying monkeys found that depriving these poor things of nearly a third of their food over 20 years lowered their risk of dying from an age-related disease.
- Surf the web, build your brain | Nov 20, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that older Americans who surf the Web have better brain activity. And not only that, but older people who don't use the Web can quickly catch up once they start surfing away.
- Just a spoonful of sugar… and a slice of lemon | Nov 19, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you like your green tea with lemon and a hint of sugar, then consider yourself lucky – because you're getting the greatest benefit of all, even if you don't realize it.
- Cancer screening gets a smack | Nov 19, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe American Cancer Society is revising its position on screenings, admitting that recommending them for everyone has led to over-treatment.
- Cutting back on antibiotics | Nov 17, 2009 | Show Preview | HideFor years now, doctors have given kids who've had tonsillectomies a week of antibiotics to help alleviate pain. But it turns out that three days of the stuff works just as well, according to a study in Archives of Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.
- Calling in a warning | Nov 17, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA major study run by the World Health Organization found that long-term use of cell phones may present a "significantly increased risk" for brain tumors.
- The backbone is connected to the... ear? | Nov 13, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that ear acupuncture can help pregnant women with both lower back and pelvic pain.
- Chinese herbs lower diabetes risk | Nov 13, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe latest news on diabetes is great if you're looking for a natural way to lower your risk for this condition -- but bad for the drug companies, since it proves you can bypass them altogether and get healthy on your own.
- Smog makes overweight people sicker | Nov 12, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you're overweight and suffer from high blood pressure, first look to your waistline... but then look to the skies.
- Smoking bans pay dividends | Nov 12, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you want to be healthier, quit smoking. Few people, even many smokers, would deny that at this point.
- Just how dirty are men? | Nov 10, 2009 | Show Preview | HideWomen will tell you that all men are filthy... and a new study show's they're right—just probably not in the way most of them mean it.
- Dementia's earliest warning sign? | Nov 10, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe first signs of dementia may not be absent-mindedness... but a vision problem that can appear years before the condition itself.
- Eyes on omega-3 fatty acids | Nov 6, 2009 | Show Preview | HideHere's a quick and easy way to dramatically lower your risk of the top age-related sight disorder… go fishin'!
- New questions over sex drugs | Nov 6, 2009 | Show Preview | HideHeadaches are one of the common side effects of sex drugs like Viagra, along with vision problems, hearing loss, difficulty breathing and more – including those infamous painful prolonged erections.
- Chilis for chubbies | Nov 5, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you're overweight and plan to stay that way, then I hope you like your food hot – real hot.
- The painkiller deception | Nov 5, 2009 | Show Preview | HideI know plenty of people with arthritis who are left wondering why even the most powerful drugs never quite do the trick. So they take more – and higher doses… all the while still fighting pain and getting no better.
- The recession-depression connection | Nov 3, 2009 | Show Preview | HideMany of the workers who've been hit the hardest by this recession are experiencing their own great depression – and with so many people out of work, it's taking a toll on our overall mental health.
- Be happier, be thinner | Nov 3, 2009 | Show Preview | HideAre you overweight because you're unhappy… or unhappy because you're overweight?
October 2009 | Show More | Hide
- Promising vitamin slows Parkinson's | Oct 30, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThere's nothing worse than a Big Pharma med that takes advantage of a captive audience – like the drugs many Parkinson's patients take that really only offer one kind of relief: they relieve the patients of their money.
- The list of vitamin D benefits gets even longer | Oct 30, 2009 | Show Preview | HideTwo new studies add to the already impressive body of evidence for this wonder vitamin: It may help you control your blood pressure, and even lower your risk of dying from heart disease.
- Fear factors into breast cancer surgeries | Oct 29, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIt's time to end one of the most questionable practices in medicine: removing a healthy breast out of fear alone.
- Folate's hidden benefit | Oct 29, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe latest research suggests that women can dramatically lower their risk of colorectal cancer by simply getting more folate.
- Lose weight, gain sleep | Oct 27, 2009 | Show Preview | HideOne of the most common causes of poor sleep is apnea – and for many people who suffer from this chronic condition, there's a simple answer.
- Sleep to avoid dementia | Oct 27, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNothing beats a good night's sleep – but when was the last time you got one? If you can't remember, here's some sobering news: New research links poor sleep to Alzheimer's disease.
- Big Pharma forced to make big payout | Oct 23, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe feds came down hard on the biggest of all the Big Pharma kingpins – hitting Pfizer with $2.3 billion in fines for illegal drug promotions.
- Big Pharma's low standards | Oct 23, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe FDA says a Bayer plant in Germany is breaking the rules by monkeying around with test results – and thousands of women are paying the price.
- Devil's dung may fight the flu | Oct 22, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you want to beat the swine flu this year, you don't need help from a flu shot – just a little help from the devil.
- Stay young by fighting pain | Oct 22, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe quickest route to old age is along the express lanes of chronic pain.
- Beating high blood pressure | Oct 20, 2009 | Show Preview | HideHypertension may be a mystery to most doctors – but it doesn't have to be a lifelong battle for you.
- Vitamin D supplements earn an "A" from Harvard | Oct 16, 2009 | Show Preview | HideResearchers at the Harvard Medical School have identified vitamin D as the one nutrient that most people even with ideal diets won't be able to get enough of through food.
- Why you really need your vitamins | Oct 16, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThere's an old cowboy proverb that says you should never ask the barber if you need a haircut. Today, you might say never ask Big Pharma if you should stop taking your vitamins.
- Breast cancer key locked up in lifestyle | Oct 15, 2009 | Show Preview | HideFor women who have survived breast cancer, few ideas are as frightening as the prospect of a new cancer in their other breast.
- Our dark journey into depression | Oct 15, 2009 | Show Preview | HideWe already know that mood disorders are running rampant in America – but it may be a lot worse than anyone thought.
- The perils of prostate cancer screening | Oct 13, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe biggest problem with prostate cancer isn't the disease - it's the fear of the disease.
- Bad diets & unneeded drugs | Oct 13, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you're looking to lose some weight - and these days, who isn't? - be careful. There's an entire industry waiting to take advantage of you, and it's about to get even worse.
- School's other weight problem | Oct 9, 2009 | Show Preview | HideSome kids have overweight and overloaded backpacks that look more like saddlebags from the days of the Pony Express than bookbags containing the essential tools of learning.
- Obesity is contagious | Oct 9, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you'd like a glimpse into your child's future, you don't need a magic mirror. You just need to see who he or she is eating with.
- A little exercise can keep angioplasty at bay | Oct 8, 2009 | Show Preview | HideI've got some great news that can help you avoid angioplasty. And all you need to do is move around a little more.
- End the once-a-day nonsense for good | Oct 8, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe latest research confirms what I've been telling you all along: The aspirin-a-day belief is little more than a medical superstition – something repeated by many, but with no real basis in fact.
- Grim new warnings for smokers | Oct 6, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIn case you haven't gotten the message about smoking yet, images on the package will soon help you out.
- Poisoning our kids with meds | Oct 6, 2009 | Show Preview | HideI've never been able to figure out why ADHD drugs are prescribed so frequently, much less forced on millions of children – it doesn't take much to see how bad these meds are, and nearly all the research only highlights those dangers.
- Talking sense on arthritis | Oct 2, 2009 | Show Preview | HideAfter decades of refusing to accept any of the substantial evidence of food's role in rheumatoid arthritis, the New York Times recently examined the latest research… and concluded that there may be something to it after all.
- Your ticket to a shorter, dumber life | Oct 2, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe extra pounds are literally stealing your brains.
- Drink and be merry | Oct 1, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you find that you're happier when you have a drink or two, you're not alone – and you're not necessarily drunk, either.
- Simple approach saves lives | Oct 1, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThere's a crisis unfolding right beneath our noses: Americans are being killed by prescription drug errors and other medical mistakes.
September 2009 | Show More | Hide
- Going online to battle the blues | Sep 29, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNearly 10 percent of the nation is on some kind of antidepressant, which just shouldn't be the case – not when there are real, safe alternatives.
- Teens sharing too well | Sep 29, 2009 | Show Preview | HideWe all like it when our kids share. But there are certain acts of generosity that we're not so crazy about — like the sharing of germs, bad habits… and prescription meds.
- Staying connected, staying healthy | Sep 25, 2009 | Show Preview | HideHaving a strong social support circle is a key factor in overall health when it comes to aging.
- Asthma study gasps for logic | Sep 25, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA study on the safety of some asthma meds concluded that they are, in fact, safe. And by the way, this study was paid for by Big Pharma. Big surprise? Not on your life.
- Don't buy this herbal treatment for rheumatoid | Sep 24, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIn addition to being perfectly natural, thunder god vine is also perfectly poisonous.
- Antioxidants slash cancer risk | Sep 24, 2009 | Show Preview | Hideertain vegetables and fruits rich in antioxidants – especially cruciferous veggies like broccoli – can reduce your risk of non-Hodgkins lymphoma by as much as 30 percent.
- The secret to happiness | Sep 22, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study confirms what many of our older friends already know: Happiness levels rise right alongside the years.
- FDA gets a taste of its own medicine | Sep 22, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe Food and Drug Administration is being sued for censorship and is accused of being in contempt of a court order.
- Wine for the side effects | Sep 18, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNew research finds that those reds have one other trait: preventing skin toxicity in women undergoing radiation therapy as part of their breast cancer treatment.
- The MRI Myth | Sep 18, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThere's no question that MRIs have changed the way breast cancer is diagnosed and, as a result, how the patients who get them consider their treatment options. But have MRIs been better than mammograms? No.
- Hearts & minds: The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids | Sep 17, 2009 | Show Preview | HideDo you want to keep your mind in top shape and lower your risk for dementia? The answer is simple: Eat more fish.
- The real answer to MS | Sep 17, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe latest research is pointing to a common blood-pressure med as an answer for multiple sclerosis.
- Lock your meds up | Sep 15, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThere's another big drug problem facing kids today, and it's in your own medicine cabinet. These drugs are responsible for more accidental poisonings in children than anything else, including household chemicals.
- Powerful meds have dangers for kids | Sep 15, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThere's nothing quite as bad as giving someone a med with side effects worse than the condition it treats.
- Seniors taken for a ride with pricey new treatment | Sep 11, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe latest procedure to come up empty involves a "medical cement" given to osteoporosis patients. It's supposed to fix the tiny cracks in the bones that cause so many seniors so much suffering.
- Cholesterol's early link to dementia | Sep 11, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNew research shows that high cholesterol levels in your middle ages can increase your risk for Alzheimer's disease 30 years down the road.
- More shady ethics from Big Pharma | Sep 10, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIt turns out a controversial and dangerous hormone therapy that was all the rage a few years back was pushed in medical journals by writers who were paid by Big Pharma, according to court papers found in August by the New York Times.
- Truly depressing news about meds | Sep 10, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA shocking new study finds that some 10 percent of us take antidepressants now – more than 27 million Americans.
- The hidden sign of heart disease | Sep 8, 2009 | Show Preview | HideWhile the focus should be on making the lifestyle changes necessary to prevent cardiac events, it's useful to know who's most at risk – and new technology may help us figure that out.
- Doctors miss depression signs | Sep 8, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNew research shows doctors can't identify what's wrong with patients, especially when it comes to recognizing the signs of depression.
- Don't fear seafood during pregnancy | Sep 4, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIn recent years, pregnant women have been scared to death of seafood because of the possibility that some of it may have high mercury levels.
- Another wrong approach for dementia | Sep 4, 2009 | Show Preview | HideOne of the more disturbing trends in medicine in recent years has been the rush to get dementia patients on antipsychotic drugs.
- The dangers of electronic cigarettes | Sep 3, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe latest gimmick aimed at smokers is something called an electronic cigarette, a battery-powered device that looks like a cigarette, but uses no flame and emits a mist instead of smoke.
- Talking sense about salt | Sep 3, 2009 | Show Preview | HideFinally, the absurd amount of salt we're eating is getting the attention it deserves.
- The dangers of tanning beds | Sep 1, 2009 | Show Preview | HideLet's call this what it really is: An unhealthy fascination with an unhealthy skin condition that can lead to cancer.
- Addicted to addiction med | Sep 1, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNo one can even say why people are taking this drug for addiction, beyond anecdotal evidence and a book someone wrote about how this drug helped him.
August 2009 | Show More | Hide
- Drugs for the side effects of other drugs | Aug 28, 2009 | Show Preview | HideBig Pharma's endless vicious cycle added another loop recently when the Food & Drug Administration approved a med to treat the side effects of another med.
- Omega-3 for your eyes | Aug 28, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe latest research shows that omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent a top cause of blindness among older folks: age-related macular degeneration.
- Snoozing to lose that baby weight | Aug 27, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNow comes word that the missing sleep so common in homes with new babies may actually be keeping mom from losing all that weight she gained during pregnancy.
- Watch those insulin levels! | Aug 27, 2009 | Show Preview | HideOne new study even links high insulin levels in postmenopausal women to an increased risk for breast cancer.
- Shady Big Pharma deals bad for consumers | Aug 25, 2009 | Show Preview | HideOn the whole, Big Pharma spends roughly twice as much on marketing as they do on research and development.
- New blood thinner offers problems, not answers | Aug 25, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe FDA has given the OK to a new blood thinner despite the fact that studies show folks who take this drug may end up with potentially fatal bleeding.
- A little appreciation has big benefits | Aug 21, 2009 | Show Preview | HideResearchers at the University of North Carolina have found that people who take time to savor all the little victories and high points of each day, no matter how minor, are more likely to be happier overall.
- Disturbing rise in osteoporosis fractures | Aug 21, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study shows that bone fractures in osteoporosis patients aren't just up – they've skyrocketed.
- Curse the pain away | Aug 20, 2009 | Show Preview | HidePsychologists working at Britain's Keel University set out to uncover the connection between cussing and pain. What they found surprised them.
- New dangers linked to asthma med | Aug 20, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe latest concern is over an injectable asthma drug that has been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
- Pollution during pregnancy linked to low IQs in children | Aug 18, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study shows that the environment could – and that the damage may have been done before your baby was even born.
- The rising toll of antibiotics | Aug 18, 2009 | Show Preview | HideAntibiotics have been practically miraculous. Used well, they save lives. But used too often, and there can be serious repercussions.
- Diet linked to cancer risk in women | Aug 14, 2009 | Show Preview | HideFor women, new research shows how the high-carb lifestyle can harm you in other ways: These foods, and foods that rank high on the glycemic index, can increase the risk of breast cancer.
- Statins linked to muscle pain | Aug 14, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe latest research confirms what Big Pharma has been trying to hide for years: the connection between statins and muscle pains.
- Eating right for two | Aug 13, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study shows that good eating can lead to better bones for your child, not just at birth but for many years down the road.
- Don't wait for rheumatoid drug | Aug 13, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNow, you don't have to put up with side effects from any drugs to fight rheumatoid arthritis, whether it's three months or three years.
- Obesity epidemic reaches new peak | Aug 11, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIt's been obvious for some time, but the latest numbers lay it out plainer than I ever could: Americans are fatter than ever.
- Downside of the vegan life | Aug 11, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that vegans have a bone density that is about 5 percent lower than that of their meat-eating counterparts.
- TV increases risk of overeating | Aug 7, 2009 | Show Preview | HideResearchers at Yale University discovered that food commercials can make children and adults alike eat more – even a lot more.
- FDA drops the ball on diabetes drug | Aug 7, 2009 | Show Preview | HideSeveral recent studies on a popular diabetes drug have linked it to an increased risk of cancer.
- Quit smoking the right way | Aug 6, 2009 | Show Preview | HideSmokers who have turned to some prescription meds to help them quit may be getting a lot more than they bargained for.
- Pain for the painkillers | Aug 6, 2009 | Show Preview | HideFinally, folks in the mainstream are ready to talk common sense when it comes to painkillers.
- Super study a super waste | Aug 4, 2009 | Show Preview | HideHere's what happens when you let Washington bureaucrats decide the fate of medical research: They pick a project guaranteed to get us nowhere.
- Beating back pain without painkillers | Aug 4, 2009 | Show Preview | HideMany people fighting back pain are afraid of exercise, especially folks who have to deal with that persistent lower back pain.
July 2009 | Show More | Hide
- Pesticides and Parkinson's | Jul 31, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study shows that regular on-the-job exposure to pesticides increases your risk for Parkinson's disease.
- Lose weight, lower your cancer risk | Jul 31, 2009 | Show Preview | HideFor women, new research shows that obesity is a risk factor for endometrial cancer, which occurs in the innermost lining of the uterus.
- More good news on Omega 3 | Jul 30, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study shows that those wonderful omega-3 fatty acids – the ones we no longer get enough of – may play a role in fighting heart disease in diabetics.
- FDA misses the point on supplements… again | Jul 30, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIt's so backwards that when it comes to natural health, even the tiniest acknowledgement from the FDA is a huge victory.
- Eating close to home not always the best option | Jul 28, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNew research out of Canada shows that when people live close to fast-food joints, they tend to use them a little too much.
- The real answer for metabolic syndrome | Jul 28, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNo wonder so many people never get cured, and end up fighting metabolic syndrome their entire lives. We're all being given bad advice!
- Dangers of "morning sickness pill" | Jul 24, 2009 | Show Preview | HideMetoclopramide is typically used to treat nausea and vomiting. Since those happen to be the main symptoms of morning sickness, some folks think it might be a good idea to give it to pregnant women.
- Control your asthma without meds | Jul 24, 2009 | Show Preview | HideAsthma meds are often times some of the least necessary drugs on the planet.
- You can't predict the blues | Jul 23, 2009 | Show Preview | HideSome researchers have believed in something called a depression gene. Those who have it, they say, are more likely to battle depression than those who don't.
- New warning for ADHD meds | Jul 23, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNow, there's another reason to give ADHD drugs a pass: A new study has linked them to an increased risk of sudden cardiac death in children.
- Keeping sharp in your golden years | Jul 21, 2009 | Show Preview | HideFor seniors, good health means more than just watching what you eat. It means staying sharp. The latest research shows there are four things you can do to help keep that mental edge.
- New warning for obese children | Jul 21, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe latest research finds that obese kids, some as young as 7 years old, already show indications that heart trouble might be in their adult future, according to a study presented in June at a meeting of the Endocrine Society.
- Sleep better to live longer | Jul 17, 2009 | Show Preview | HideGood sleep isn't just measured in terms of hours, but how often you wake and how well you feel when you get up in the morning.
- Skip the carbs and live better | Jul 17, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe latest science shows more clearly than ever how even the most "healthy" of the Torture Chamber foods can contribute to these conditions.
- The right way to drink your red wine | Jul 16, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you like to drink a little red wine, then you probably already know about its many health benefits.
- Big media battles good health | Jul 16, 2009 | Show Preview | HideBig Media has never been especially supportive of alternative medicine. But these latest attacks are coming fast and furious...
- Saving teens from depression | Jul 14, 2009 | Show Preview | HideTwo of the biggest problems when it comes to teens and depression is that many are overtreated – while many others are not treated at all.
- Common drugs aren't necessarily safer | Jul 14, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA study finds that a common ingredient in many OTC meds can harm the brains of seniors.
- FDA admits risk in approved drugs | Jul 10, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe FDA now has a portion of its Web site devoted to letting the public know about the problems under investigation in the drugs it's already approved.
- Flawed study, flawed conclusion | Jul 10, 2009 | Show Preview | HideResearchers speaking in June at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association made that bold declaration – saying meds beat out stents for these patients.
- FDA considers dangerous meds for kids | Jul 9, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe FDA is considering a move to allow Big Pharma to market powerful anti-psychotics for use in children.
- Heartburn drugs can be bad for your bones | Jul 9, 2009 | Show Preview | HideTo me, using these heartburn meds is a lot like trying to rid your garden of weeds by setting the whole thing on fire.
- Watch those pregnancy pounds | Jul 7, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNow we have a new set of guidelines for women when it comes to weight gain during pregnancy – necessary these days because many women are already overweight by the time they conceive, thanks to years of poor dieting advice from the mainstream.
- More bad news for antidepressants | Jul 7, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNew research shows that these powerful meds can cancel out the effects of the most popular cancer-fighting drugs used by women who have suffered from breast cancer.
- Talking yourself to sleep | Jul 3, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you're not getting enough sleep, don't be so quick to reach for that pill bottle.
- Eating to fight illness | Jul 3, 2009 | Show Preview | HideSometimes, the hardest part of a cancer battle isn't the disease itself – but what it does to the rest of your body.
- Some "D" for your knee | Jul 2, 2009 | Show Preview | HideI'd like to take a look at some remarkable new research that shows a link between osteoarthritis and a vitamin D deficiency.
- An answer in your ears? | Jul 2, 2009 | Show Preview | HideMost folks assume that falling down is something that simply happens more often when you get older. But new research shows that many of these falls may in fact be caused by an inner-ear disorder.
June 2009 | Show More | Hide
- FDA targets Cheerios | Jun 30, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe FDA says the packaging blurbs that claim the cereal can lower your cholesterol levels by 4 percent in six weeks make it sound like a drug. And Cheerios, the agency notes, is not approved as a drug.
- Soda: still no good | Jun 30, 2009 | Show Preview | HideOunce for ounce, there are few things in your home as bad for your body as soda.
- Caffeine and kids don't mix | Jun 26, 2009 | Show Preview | HideOne study found that kids who have too much caffeine are staying up well into the night, when their growing bodies should be at rest.
- Allergy researchers barking up the wrong tree | Jun 26, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThere's some great research going on these days when it comes to allergies and asthma. Too bad it's being used for the wrong reasons.
- The trans fat loophole | Jun 25, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThere is one kind of fat we should be avoiding: trans fats that come from partially hydrogenated oils.
- Fighting the superbugs | Jun 25, 2009 | Show Preview | HideSuperbugs may be present in the places we live, work, eat and play.
- Don't drown your sorrows | Jun 23, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study confirms what most of us already know – but plenty of people somehow still can't avoid: Heavy drinking to cope with the blues can lead to alcoholism and depression.
- Psychiatric drugs: Bad for your heart, too | Jun 23, 2009 | Show Preview | HideHere's one more reason to avoid psychiatric drugs: There's a possibility they could contribute to sudden cardiac death.
- How to influence young doctors | Jun 19, 2009 | Show Preview | HideResearchers found that medical school students can be influenced by little promotional items like clipboards and notepads.
- The hypertension virus? | Jun 19, 2009 | Show Preview | HideOne of the most remarkable things about high blood pressure is how little the mainstream understands it.
- The answer is not in a pill | Jun 18, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIt's been clear for some time now that there's been an explosion in the use of prescription drugs to control mental illness.
- Connecting the brain to the heart | Jun 18, 2009 | Show Preview | HideWe think of Alzheimer's disease as a brain disorder – but new research suggests the answer may be closer to the heart.
- Eat for your eyes | Jun 16, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNew research, published in the journal Ophthalmology, shows that your diet can help decrease your risk for macular degeneration.
- Don't just live longer – live better | Jun 16, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that while women are living longer, they're not necessarily living better, especially during those later years.
- Turn back the clock without plastic surgery | Jun 12, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIt's amazing what some people will put themselves through in order to look young.
- These drugs don't mix | Jun 12, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe only thing worse than the dangers of many prescription drugs is what happens when you combine them.
- Daytime sleepiness isn't normal at any age | Jun 11, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you find yourself getting tired in the middle of the day, it's time to stop accepting it as part of aging and get to the cause.
- Antidepressants just don't work | Jun 11, 2009 | Show Preview | HideRecent studies have questioned the effectiveness of some of the most common antidepressants – drugs millions of Americans take in the belief it'll help them feel better.
- "B" is for allergies and asthma | Jun 9, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you still can't seem to get a grip on your allergy and asthma problems, it may be time to think green.
- The sunshine treatment | Jun 9, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNew research confirms that a lack of vitamin D – called the sunshine vitamin, because our bodies can make it from natural daylight striking our skin – may be one of the culprits.
- Lifestyle to blame for diabetes epidemic | Jun 5, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study shows the direct – if obvious – connection between lifestyle and diabetes.
- New warnings for common painkillers | Jun 5, 2009 | Show Preview | HideCommon over-the-counter painkillers have needed more prominent warning labels for years. They're among our most overused drugs, yet most people have no idea how dangerous they can be.
- No way to raise test scores | Jun 4, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study gives ammunition to those who think a potential for side effects and addiction is a fair price for an easier-to-control child.
- Painkillers every day? No way! | Jun 4, 2009 | Show Preview | HideResearchers found that regular users of ibuprofen, naproxen and other painkillers were actually more likely to come down with dementia.
- Getting fat on the job | Jun 2, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study has found a link between office work and the obesity epidemic.
- Statins: Not good for dementia, either | Jun 2, 2009 | Show Preview | HideResearchers have carried out a major review of the studies on this, and they've concluded that statins won't have any impact whatsoever on your Alzheimer's risk.
May 2009 | Show More | Hide
- Who says kids won't eat healthy? | May 29, 2009 | Show Preview | HideOne of the biggest challenges of raising children is getting them to eat right.
- Aspirin's hidden dangers | May 29, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that elderly patients who take low doses of aspirin to deal with their heart disease have higher instances of very small bleeding in the brain.
- Tobacco smoke: a cloud of allergens | May 28, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study finds that when asthmatic kids have less exposure to tobacco smoke, they have fewer flare-ups and spend less time in the emergency room.
- What’s in a name? Not much | May 28, 2009 | Show Preview | HideObese folks considering weight-loss surgery might feel reassured when they choose a hospital that’s been labeled a “center of excellence.”
- Drinking disaster: Keep kids away from soda | May 26, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNew research finds that replacing soda and sugary drinks with cool, refreshing water can help significantly reduce the number of calories kids consume each day.
- Vitamins may help you ditch your inhaler | May 26, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA study shows a connection between nutritional deficiencies and asthma.
- Don't worry, be happy, live longer | May 22, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study found that folks who are more active, more outgoing and less neurotic tend to live longer than everyone else.
- Stunning side effects for Parkinson's drug | May 22, 2009 | Show Preview | HideAs it turns out, dopamine agonists, commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease, can lead to pathological behavior such as compulsive gambling and hypersexuality.
- Big Pharma's attack on your wallet | May 21, 2009 | Show Preview | HideAt a time when nearly every industry is slashing prices to remain competitive in a shrinking economy, prescription drug prices are on the rise.
- Learning curve for clinicians | May 21, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new survey finds that far too many practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine don't seem to keep up with the latest research – and many of those who do aren't confident in their ability to understand it.
- A study only Big Pharma could love | May 19, 2009 | Show Preview | HideYou may have noticed by now that I’m always suspicious of studies that “prove” the only solution to a health problem comes on a prescription pad.
- Ignorance isn’t bliss when it comes to doctor’s appointments | May 19, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA University of Michigan study that looked at how 3,000 patients made decisions about their health found most of them to be badly informed.
- A little sleep for longer lives | May 15, 2009 | Show Preview | HideOlder folks who live in their own homes, but get regular assistance that combines occupational and physical therapy with some slight home modifications, live an average of 3.5 years longer.
- Repairing the heart—and the soul | May 15, 2009 | Show Preview | HideMany people who undergo heart bypass surgery find themselves battling an unexpected side effect: depression.
- What we don't know about diet | May 14, 2009 | Show Preview | HideResearchers have compiled the data from 200 studies involving millions of people that looked at how specific foods affect our hearts. The results were published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
- Keep kids off meds | May 14, 2009 | Show Preview | HideMore kids are taking more drugs, including powerful meds to control conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.
- Non-bioidentical hormone unleashes cancer on study group | May 8, 2009 | Show Preview | HideI've always worried about the dangers of non-bioidentical hormones. And after you read this, you'll be worried too.
- Some common sense in the hunt for Alzheimer's cure | May 8, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA recent study out of California found that a naturally occurring brain protein could slow or even stop the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
- Dangerous heartburn med leaves lingering effects | May 7, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you're taking medication to relieve acid reflux, you might be getting something a whole lot worse in the bargain.
- A fistful of pills brings a bucket full of trouble | May 7, 2009 | Show Preview | HideI was struck by a recent article in Prevention magazine, which looked in-depth at how people's lives are being adversely affected not by their illnesses, but by all the pills they are being forced to swallow to deal with those illnesses.
- Want to beat back the grays? Focus on the cause, not the symptoms | May 5, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe study, published in the online journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, found that gray hair is caused by too much hydrogen peroxide.
- Worried about dementia? Relax! | May 5, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA study found that people who have less stress have a lower risk of dementia.
- Botox no cure for the blues | May 1, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThere's a wacky theory out there that, at its core, suggests that forcing depressed people to smile – or least removing their ability to frown – can somehow cure them.
- Big Pharma "polypill" could be five problems in one | May 1, 2009 | Show Preview | HideSome folks seem to think the idea of replacing five drugs you don't need with a single wonder-pill is cause for celebration.
April 2009 | Show More | Hide
- Put some teeth in your heart health plan | Apr 30, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIt turns out your mouth may play a bigger role in heart health than anyone could have imagined.
- Dangerous fake product gets approved for research | Apr 30, 2009 | Show Preview | HideGovernment investigators recently were able to get a fake and potentially dangerous procedure approved for human testing.
- FDA cracks down on painkillers | Apr 28, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThese might sound like black-market drugs or the stuff you buy on the Internet, but they're a lot more common than you probably think.
- Low-carb bad for the heart? Don't swallow this one | Apr 28, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIs a low-fat diet better for your heart? You can bet your ticker it's not – but you won't learn the truth by reading the latest study to hit the mainstream media.
- What's keeping you up at night? | Apr 24, 2009 | Show Preview | HideTwo new studies show the problems of chronic sleeplessness can run far deeper, as insomniacs are more likely to suffer from high blood pressure and have increased thoughts of suicide.
- Don't ignore this deadly threat to your heart | Apr 24, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study shows that a third of all Americans have elevated levels of triglycerides.
- Big insurance comes up small | Apr 23, 2009 | Show Preview | HideWe all know that two of the biggest problems with health insurance have been affordability and availability.
- FDA rewards drug maker's bad behavior | Apr 23, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe FDA has just approved the antidepressant Lexapro for use in kids.
- Fat genes… we've all got 'em | Apr 21, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you had any doubt at all about what's making everyone so fat, scientists are now claiming the answer is our DNA.
- Docs prescribing meds despite evidence of ineffectiveness | Apr 21, 2009 | Show Preview | HideHere's how hooked on pills we are: Docs give them – and patients take them – even when they don't work.
- Cure asthma with broccoli? | Apr 17, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA recent study, published in Clinical Immunology, found that broccoli sprouts may help control the symptoms of asthma.
- Diabetes: Even worse than you thought | Apr 17, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe latest data links the disease to an increased risk of Alzheimer's, and shows how diabetes appears to help dementia take hold faster once it sets in.
- Big Pharma missing the point with new asthma drug | Apr 16, 2009 | Show Preview | HideI've been able to do that consistently when treating asthmatics. I've found that their symptoms are often caused by a simple allergy that can be discovered through more thorough testing.
- Sudden cardiac death linked to antidepressants | Apr 16, 2009 | Show Preview | HideSome drugs can be worse than the illnesses they treat.
- Off-label use of "smart drug" proving foolish | Apr 14, 2009 | Show Preview | HideFor years, the stimulant modafinil – better known by its brand name, Provigil – has been a drug of choice on college campuses across the nation.
- Statins as a cure-all? Not exactly… | Apr 14, 2009 | Show Preview | HideStatins have become one of Big Pharma's biggest cash cows, needlessly prescribed to millions of people who never really tried diet and exercise to lower their cholesterol.
- War on fat is killing Americans | Apr 10, 2009 | Show Preview | HideWe have more evidence that mainstream medicine's war on fat is not just misguided – it's killing us.
- Is that spare tire keeping your love life in the slow lane? | Apr 10, 2009 | Show Preview | HideWe've known for some time that bigger isn't better when it comes to sex. But a new study helps illustrate how you can restore those primal urges – if you shed those pounds.
- Don't get burned by Big Pharma's latest shenanigan | Apr 9, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThere's a risk you may face next time you step into an MRI machine… and I bet that no one's ever told you about it.
- Antidepressants for IBS? Here's what they're not telling you | Apr 9, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA study found that antidepressants can provide IBS relief, at least in the short term.
- Are you the cure for ADHD? | Apr 7, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIt's sad to see what happens to the children in our lives when they are forced to take mood-altering drugs.
- Don't let dialysis break your heart | Apr 7, 2009 | Show Preview | HideI know that one of the biggest concerns when you begin dialysis treatment is the threat of cardiovascular problems. But a new study points out a way to significantly reduce that risk.
- Hypertension on the brain? Get it under control fast | Apr 3, 2009 | Show Preview | HideAn interesting new study shows just how important it is to keep your blood pressure under control, especially as you age.
- Dangerous heartburn med leaves lingering effects | Apr 2, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you're taking medication to relieve acid reflux, you might be getting something a whole lot worse in the bargain.
- Heart groups get an "F" when it comes to guidelines | Apr 2, 2009 | Show Preview | HideAn alarming new study finds that in many cases, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology issue guidelines based on nothing more than anecdotal evidence or the say-so of some expert.
March 2009 | Show More | Hide
- Want to beat back the grays? Focus on the cause, not the symptoms | Mar 31, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA study, published in the online journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, found that gray hair is caused by too much hydrogen peroxide.
- Clearing the air on asthma remedies | Mar 31, 2009 | Show Preview | HideResearchers from the West Virginia School of Medicine recently took a group of kids with allergies and asthma and moved them from an Italian city to the countryside for a week of camp.
- A study only Big Pharma could love | Mar 27, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new survey out of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute concluded that patients suffering from high blood pressure get better results from drugs alone than from drugs and lifestyle changes combined.
- A little truth could go a long way with drug ads | Mar 27, 2009 | Show Preview | HideI've found that people are quite capable of deciding on their own when they have enough information. That old saying "knowledge is power" is true.
- A fistful of pills brings a bucket full of trouble | Mar 26, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThere's a growing feeling among patients and even doctors that many of these pills are simply unnecessary and making lives worse, not better.
- Your health, outsourced to the lowest bidder | Mar 26, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIn fact, as of November 2007, a third of all clinical trials were being conducted overseas, in many cases in Third World countries, according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine.
- What twins are telling us about premature aging | Mar 24, 2009 | Show Preview | HideWe know that hormonal changes affect all of us – not just women – as we age. But what many people don't realize is how we are, to a certain extent, in control of them. Our actions cause their reactions.
- Non-bioidentical hormone unleashes cancer on study group | Mar 24, 2009 | Show Preview | HideI've always worried about the dangers of non-bioidentical hormones. And after you read this, you'll be worried too.
- Some common sense in the hunt for Alzheimer's cure | Mar 20, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA recent study out of California found that a naturally occurring brain protein could slow or even stop the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
- Researchers going pointlessly high-tech to treat rheumatoid | Mar 20, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThere is a highly successful treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, and it's a lot simpler than many people want you to believe.
- Docs looking to "see no evil" after bad antidepressant news | Mar 19, 2009 | Show Preview | HideWhen researchers from the World Health Organization reviewed eight studies, they determined that certain antidepressants increase suicide attempts by younger people, especially those in the 18-25 age group.
- The cocaine of the playground | Mar 19, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIt's bad enough when Big Pharma tries pushing dangerous and unnecessary drugs on adults. It's far, far worse when they do it to our children.
- Ignorance isn't bliss when it comes to doctor's appointments | Mar 17, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA University of Michigan study that looked at how 3,000 patients made decisions about their health found most of them to be badly informed.
- Vitamin research doesn't pass the sniff test | Mar 17, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe latest study on multivitamins concluded that women who take multivitamins face the same risk of cancer and heart disease as women who don't.
- Worried about dementia? Relax! | Mar 13, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA study found that people who have less stress have a lower risk of dementia. It also found a lower risk in people who are more socially active.
- Asthma drug could be a prescription for misery | Mar 13, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA recent study found that people with severe asthma who have fungal allergies might benefit from taking itraconazole, an anti-fungal drug sold as Sporanox.
- Big Pharma’s statin monster looking to grow | Mar 11, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study, called JUPITER, shows that statins can help lower levels of C-Reactive Protein, or CRP, in people with normal LDL cholesterol.
- Antidepressant research looks for best of a bad lot | Mar 11, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA recent study concluded that Zoloft and Lexapro are the best antidepressants. The catch? They’re the “best” only when compared to the current generation of other Big Pharma antidepressants.
- Better living… through starvation? | Mar 10, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe latest fad that doesn’t live up to the hype is ultra-low-calorie dieting.
- Prostate cancer study dances around surgery question | Mar 10, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA recent study found that older men with early stage low- or moderate–grade prostate cancer are more likely to die of something other than the prostate cancer.
- Americans skimping on health care to make ends meet | Mar 6, 2009 | Show Preview | HideAccording to new research from the Kaiser Family Foundation, 53 percent of Americans said they or someone living with them had cut back on health care in the past year to save money.
- Could one vitamin spell the end for your diabetes complications? | Mar 6, 2009 | Show Preview | HideDiabetics are plagued with health problems resulting from damage to their kidneys, retinas, and the nerves in their arms and legs – and it could all boil down to a deficiency in one vital nutrient: vitamin B1.
- Headache relief that leaves aspirin in the dust | Mar 5, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you suffer from chronic tension headaches or migraines, you don't need me to point out the paradox of the rebound headache. Unfortunately, just about any common over-the-counter remedy, including Tylenol and Advil can cause this problem.
- Advertising leads colon cancer patients to seek wrong treatment | Mar 5, 2009 | Show Preview | HideAccording to research from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, colon cancer patients who aggressively sought information on cancer treatments were more than three times more likely to be taking a prescription drug, such as Avastin.
- IBS relief through… imagination? | Mar 3, 2009 | Show Preview | HideEven though it's not fatal, irritable bowel syndrome can make life just about unbearable for people who suffer from it.
- Study touts coffee as cancer fighter… but there’s a catch | Mar 3, 2009 | Show Preview | HideAccording to the research, which was published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, caffeine has the ability to target and kill abnormal cells that have been damaged by UV rays.
February 2009 | Show More | Hide
- Docs aim to put healthy men on prostate drug | Feb 27, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIt's bad enough that Big Pharma has brainwashed Americans into thinking they need a prescription drug every time they get sick – now the billion-dollar giants are going after healthy people, too.
- Diabetes in a can | Feb 27, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA long-term study sponsored by the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University showed that women who drank more sugar-sweetened drinks were at greater risk of developing diabetes.
- The statins in your produce aisle | Feb 26, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA study has found that lycopene, an antioxidant, can cut the building up of plaque that leads to atherosclerosis.
- Study: Vitamin supplements slash macular degeneration risk | Feb 26, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNew research shows that a simple vitamin regimen can help you prevent age-related macular degeneration.
- You're not sick – you're over-medicated | Feb 24, 2009 | Show Preview | HideHow many elderly patients are diagnosed with dementia each year that are really just taking too many-or the wrong-medications?
- Study should be final word on PSA for older men | Feb 24, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you're over 75 years old and some doctor is still trying to give you a PSA screening for prostate cancer, get a second opinion – fast.
- Science proves mom right again… | Feb 20, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study demonstrates how the flu jumps from one person to another through dry air.
- Prescription drug abuse finally on FDA's radar | Feb 20, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNow, the organization charged with protecting our health has finally decided to do something about the abuse of prescription opioids, such as Vicodin and OxyContin.
- Bad eating habits, courtesy of mom and dad | Feb 19, 2009 | Show Preview | HideGood dietary habits begin at home, according to a new study from the University of California at Los Angeles. And if you don't eat well, don't expect your kids to, either.
- FDA finally announces new heparin guidelines | Feb 19, 2009 | Show Preview | HideCase in point, the FDA announced with much fanfare recently that it was implementing new measures to prevent the contamination of the blood thinner heparin.
- America's seniors have plenty to smile about | Feb 17, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA recent survey found that the older people get, the happier they are-America's seniors are even happier than young folks.
- Hamburger, kidney disease and fries | Feb 17, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA new study has found that these foods are often loaded with phosphorous, which can be deadly if you have advanced kidney disease.
- Don't turn spring cleaning into a germ-fest | Feb 13, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you think you're doing a healthy thing wiping down your counters, doorknobs and appliances with those antibacterial wipes, research shows you need to reconsider.
- Doctors ignoring drug interaction alerts when writing prescriptions | Feb 13, 2009 | Show Preview | HideAccording to a new study, doctors are ignoring electronic drug interaction alerts up to 90 percent of the time!
- Skip the gym… and get a sponge | Feb 12, 2009 | Show Preview | HideNew research is recognizing the benefits of a good sweat-which means at least 20 minutes of sustained exercise-and housework can be a source.
- Gardasil's European tour off to a rocky start | Feb 12, 2009 | Show Preview | HideSpanish authorities recently recalled the cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil after two girls had to be hospitalized shortly after getting injections.
- Straighten out your wrinkles with these natural cures | Feb 10, 2009 | Show Preview | HideFree radicals hurt more than just your heart and eyes. They can also do a lot of damage to your skin.
- Banning popular painkillers proving to be an ugly process | Feb 10, 2009 | Show Preview | HideAn FDA panel recently recommended that the painkillers Darvon and Darvocet be pulled from the market. And it's about time.
- Good news, bad news with new online salmonella resource | Feb 6, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe FDA has created a pretty useful online tool where you can see exactly which products have been recalled because of the salmonella scare.
- Steroid inhalers not a breath of fresh air for asthmatic kids | Feb 6, 2009 | Show Preview | HideA recent study from the University of Leicester in England reexamined the protocol at many hospitals, where children who are admitted with sudden wheezing attacks often are given steroid inhalers.
- Keeping your brain sharp may be easier than you think | Feb 5, 2009 | Show Preview | HideYou can get a sneak peek at an elderly person's future mental health if you know something about their lifestyle, outlook and exercise habits.
- Air Force policy gives wings to alternative health treatment | Feb 5, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe Air Force announced recently that it is going to train more doctors to use acupuncture to treat injuries in the field.
- The secret weapon against breast cancer | Feb 3, 2009 | Show Preview | HideIf you're a woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, all the more reason to have your vitamin-D level checked: research suggests a link between low levels and recurrence of, or death from, the cancer.
- FDA helped unleash salmonella-laced peanuts on public | Feb 3, 2009 | Show Preview | HideThe FDA played a larger role than we thought in allowing a salmonella outbreak to sweep through the nation, sickening hundreds and possibly killing 8 people.
Tummy Tuck
Products
Testimonials
Joint Performance Plus keeps me going! I exercise 3 times a week without a problem.
Hanna G.Santa Rosa, CA
I’ve been an active outdoorsman all my life. But I had become a ‘couch potato’ because of my knee. But now I’m back to hiking, lifting weights and getting ready to do all the outdoor activities I love.
Ron M.Toledo, OH
I ordered Adrenal Performance Plus because when I read the article it was talking about me. Everything in the article was me. When I started taking [Adrenal Performance Plus] it was only 4 days and I could tell the difference. I wasn’t tired and listless any more. I started feeling like my old self again.
Beth RelefordSt. Louis, MO
Having used Adrenal Performance Plus, I no longer experience sleepiness during the day or while driving as I had for years. Further, I feel it has improved my alertness and endurance in other activities as well.
George AndrewsDenver, CO
Probiotic Performance Plus gave me the digestive support I was looking for. My BMs are more regular and firm.
Andy S.Springfield, IL
Within several weeks, I noticed a difference. I have a great deal more energy!
Chris P.Sarasota, FL
I’ve been taking Adrenal Performance Plus for 5 months and the results have been WONDERFUL. I finally have energy to last throughout the day – without stimulants!
Julie WestonFallbrook, CA
By the end of 2 weeks, I thought the comfort in my knee was improving. By the end of 3 weeks I knew for sure that my knee was feeling better.
Ron M.Toledo, OH
Health Disclaimer! The information provided on this site should not be construed as personal medical advice or instruction. No action should be taken based solely on the contents of this site. Readers should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to their health and well-being.
Copyright © 2009-2013 by Health Revelations
Home | Shop | Newsletter | Blog | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions
