Vitamin linked to 34 percent happier hospital stays
2010-09-09 - A new study shows that this vitamin may also help keep your mood afloat during your hospital stay.
Decrease type-2 diabetes risk with summer favorites
2010-09-09 - Eating spinach decreases the likelihood that you will develop blood sugar problems down the road.
Common sweetener supercharges cancer growth
2010-09-02 - According to the new research, cancer cells use fructose to grow, divide, and even metastasize.
GlaxoSmithKline execs slammed for touting resveratrol
2010-09-02 - GSK forced two of its execs to stop their volunteer work with a non-profit called Healthy Lifespan Institute.
Antioxidant superstar earns its stripes for disease prevention
2010-08-26 - Someone has finally tested resveratrol--the antioxidant superstar found in red wine and grapes--on actual human beings!
Can your calcium supplement really give you a heart attack?
2010-08-19 - A major new study announced that taking a calcium supplement may raise your heart attack or stroke risk by as much at 30 percent.
Margarine is still margarine, no matter how you slice it
2010-08-19 - Margarine manufacturers are relentless. They continue to find new ways to make their product sound healthy.
Safely lower blood sugar without dangerous drugs
2010-08-12 - Without a doubt, you can lower your blood sugar without taking drugs.
Post-menopausal women slash breast cancer risk with omega-3s
2010-08-12 - Be persistent and consistent with your fish oil supplement. It will be worth all the effort, especially if you are a woman.
New hope for RA patients taking multiple drugs
2010-08-05 - Scientists found that one common vitamin might help reduce inflammation and lighten the drug burden for RA patients.
Another missing piece to Parkinsons puzzle
2010-08-05 - Turns out that vitamin D also plays a huge role in whether or not you develop Parkinsons disease.
Slash Alzheimers risk by 54 percent with powerful antioxidant
2010-07-29 - A new study from Sweden shows that adding just one powerful antioxidant to your regimen may cut your Alzheimers risk by more than half.
Combat cardiovascular risk with four-antioxidant combo
2010-07-29 - Another study shows that vitamin E, along with three other antioxidants, can help combat cardiovascular disease.
Common sweetener spikes hypertension risk by 77 percent
2010-07-22 - Researchers found that consuming even modest amounts of this potent sweetener could increase your risk of high blood pressure by as much as 77 percent.
Prevent breast cancer by eating a nice summer salad?
2010-07-22 - You just have to make sure to sprinkle it with olive oil.
Hearing loss risk spikes 34 percent without key vitamin
2010-07-15 - A new study links hearing loss to low vitamin intake.
All salmon are not created equal
2010-07-15 - The FDA is very close to approving the sale of this super-salmon that grows two times faster than normal salmon.
Blood pressure drugs that cause cancer?
2010-07-08 - Alarming new research predicts that one out of every 105 people taking a specific type of blood pressure drug could end up with cancer.
Eczema is more than just a skin problem
2010-07-08 - Eczema is more than just a skin problem. And to cure it, you need to address it from the inside out.
Seniors find safe answers against depression with superstar vitamin
2010-07-01 - If you are over 65 and prone to depression, here is a bit of good news: You may be able to control your symptoms without resorting to drugs.
Slash your cancer risk by cooking your burger the right way
2010-07-01 - Beef, chicken, fish, and pork cooked at high temperatures releases a type of carcinogen called an HCA.
New osteoporosis drug, same old problem
2010-06-24 - This month the FDA approved the sale of the osteoporosis drug Prolia aimed at preventing bone fractures in post-menopausal women.
Post-menopausal women lower breast cancer risk by following simple dietary guidelines
2010-06-24 - Eating lignans may modestly cut your risk of breast cancer, especially if you are a post-menopausal woman.
The hidden dangers of stomach-acid reducers
2010-06-17 - This month the FDA announced that taking proton pump inhibitors to reduce stomach acid may increase your risk of hip, wrist, and even spine fractures.
Reading the vitamin E bottle -- the right way
2010-06-17 - Here is what you should look for on the bottle, when buying vitamin E...
Pesticide exposure linked to 53 percent increased risk for Alzheimers disease
2010-06-10 - A new study has just discovered that repeated exposure to pesticides may increase your risk of developing Alzheimers disease by 53 percent.
If you are not taking this vitamin yet...what are you waiting for?!
2010-06-10 - A new study proves that Vitamin E may help supercharge immune function and boost response time to infection.
Are you getting enough protein to prevent a hip fracture?
2010-06-03 - If you really want to prevent hip fractures, skip the Boniva and eat more steak!
Diabetics: One whole grain may reduce your cardiovascular risk by up to 64 percent
2010-06-03 - If you have diabetes, eating just this one type of whole grain every day may add years to your life.
Prostate drugs increase risk of diabetes and cardiovascular events
2010-05-27 - Ongoing FDA reviews suggest that men taking one class of drugs used to treat BPH run an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular events.
Vegetable extract kills breast cancer stem cells
2010-05-27 - For anyone serious about preventing cancer, broccoli should be a staple at the dinner table.
How to tell if your body is starving for nutrients
2010-05-20 - As easy as it is for me to spot these problem areas, they are often even easier to correct.
Retire to the sunshine state...it is good for your muscles
2010-05-20 - A new study links vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, to muscle strength among seniors.
Block antibiotic-related colitis with simple measures
2010-05-13 - A new study shows there is a simple tool that can help you prevent antibiotic-related intestinal disturbances.
"Blacklisted" vitamin slashes risk of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
2010-05-13 - Researchers from the Mayo Clinic tied low vitamin K intake with an increased risk for developing a form of lymphoma.
Common vitamin slashes Parkinsons disease risk by 54 percent
2010-05-06 - Two recent studies show that a common vitamin may slash your risk of ever developing this brutal disease by up to 54 percent!
Nutrient-vitamin combo slows genetic vision loss
2010-05-06 - Retinitis pigmentosa is a disease that affects the retina. Over time, the disease leads to the loss of peripheral vision.
"Blacklisted" vitamin may decrease your risk of lung and prostate cancer by up to 60 percent
2010-04-29 - Vitamin K is essential to good health. It may even protect you against cancer.
Plant seed soothes stomach woes
2010-04-29 - Stomach problems can hit you out of the blue...even if you follow a healthy diet. But there is something that can help: Fennel.
"Prep" your body NOW for flu season with a tiny vitamin that packs a wallop
2010-04-22 - A new study published in the Clinical Journal of Nutrition shows that one tiny vitamin may cut your risk of getting the flu by 40 to 74 percent.
Exercise improves fibromyalgia symptoms
2010-04-22 - If you have fibromyalgia, the last thing you probably feel like doing is going for a brisk walk or working in the garden. But that is exactly what researchers from Johns Hopkins say will help improve your symptoms.
Diabetics can protect their kidneys--without drugs
2010-04-15 - If you have diabetes, sooner or later it is likely to cause problems with your kidneys.
Nuts slow prostate tumor growth
2010-04-15 - A new study shows there may be a way to slow down prostate tumor growth even more: Eat more walnuts.
Simple lifestyle change may guarantee you will never need dentures (And it is easier than flossing!)
2010-04-08 - A new study shows there is something--in addition to flossing--that you can and should do to keep your teeth healthy throughout your life.
Mineral cuts colon cancer risk by more than 50 percent!
2010-04-08 - According to a new study, men who get plenty of magnesium cut their colon cancer risk by more than half.
MS patients break the rules and improve brain function
2010-04-01 - If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), your neurologist probably gave you a list of rules to follow to keep your symptoms under control. But some MS patients have ignored conventional wisdom and broken one of the golden rules while keeping their symptoms at bay.
Post-menopausal women cut depression and anxiety by more than 75 percent with all-natural plant extract
2010-04-01 - Depression and anxiety can hit post-menopausal women seemingly from out of the blue.
Slash your risk of illness with the secret ingredient hiding in one of todays forgotten miracle fruits
2010-03-25 - Researchers have discovered a host of immune-boosting benefits in one of the most affordable, yet underrated fruits in the produce section...
Be careful how you store your vitamins
2010-03-25 - I like a nice steamy shower every morning. But my vitamins do not.
Nutrient increases survival time in breast cancer patients
2010-03-18 - A new study shows that one nutrient given alongside chemo can actually increase survival time in women with advanced breast cancer.
Hate needles? Try this simple trick...
2010-03-18 - A simple trick may help during your next trip to the blood lab or allergist.
One small vitamin slashes your risk of the "big three" killers
2010-03-11 - Men and women with plenty of vitamin D in their blood remained much healthier than their counterparts did.
Mineral improves lung capacity for asthmatics
2010-03-11 - A new study proves you can improve lung function by taking a simple mineral known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
New study confirms there is an easy way to ease the pain of colitis
2010-03-04 - A new study from Sweden proves that you can in fact control colitis symptoms by eating a simple fruit.
Bill Clinton should take a walk
2010-03-04 - If you have chest pain due to narrowing of the arteries, get moving!
Forget cholesterol...Ask your doc to check your CRP!
2010-02-25 - According to many experts, CRP (C-reactive protein) is a much better indicator of your cardiovascular health than your cholesterol.
Two sodas a week increases cancer rate
2010-02-25 - According to a new study, drinking just two sodas per week can double your risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
Slash five years off your age with a supplement you should already be taking
2010-02-18 - How would you like to take a magic pill to slow down your aging process? I am talking about literally adding years to your life.
Vitamin D protects you against Crohns disease
2010-02-18 - Canadian scientists now believe that a vitamin D deficiency may actually cause Crohns disease in the first place.
Is krill better than regular fish oil?
2010-02-11 - Of course, the answer is never simple when it comes to your nutrition. So let us first start by discussing the ABCs of fish oil.
Diabetics strengthen blood vessels with Folic Acid
2010-02-11 - Here is more proof that folic acid is an important tool in warding off heart disease, especially if you have diabetes.
Vitamin E "rescues" brain after stroke
2010-02-04 - According to a new study, vitamin E may protect you against brain damage following a stroke.
Worlds "natural antibiotic" banned in Europe
2010-02-04 - As of January 1, the European Union banned the sale of colloidal silver as a nutritional supplement.
Antioxidant wards off cancer in older adults, smokers
2010-01-28 - A new study shows that getting extra vitamin E can slash your risk of bladder cancer, especially if you are a smoker.
Do not use St. Johns Wart for IBS
2010-01-28 - St. Johns Wort works great for mild depression, but not for IBS.
Hidden causes of your chronic cough
2010-01-21 - If you have a mysterious cough that just will not go away, ask your doctor for a B12 blood test.
Skip the boring treadmills! Make exercise fun in the New Year
2010-01-21 - Here is a suggestion for all you non-treadmill-loving readers out there who are looking for a way to mix up your exercise routine in the New Year.
Head Hunting at the CDC
2010-01-14 - Gerberding just landed a new job as the head of the Merck $5 billion vaccine division. Does the name Gerberding ring a bell? It should.
Get smooth, moist skin from the inside out
2010-01-14 - To boost your flagging hormones and improve dry, rough skin, I recommend you give natural progesterone cream a try.
Reduce your risk of dangerous colon polyps by 40 percent
2010-01-07 - Make sure to get plenty of antioxidants, especially selenium. It will help protect you against dangerous growths in your colon.
Majority of Americans do not get enough blue and purple fruits
2010-01-07 - According to a new study, only 12 percent of Americans eat enough purples and blues. And that is a crying shame.
Tea for type 2
2009-12-31 - New hope for type 2 diabetics may be found lurking in both tea cups and wine glasses alike.
Those antimicrobial wipes may be doing more harm than good
2009-12-31 - A new study shows that those antimicrobial wipes may be doing more harm than good.
Knock out the risk of colon cancer with vitamin-mineral combo
2009-12-24 - If you have ever had benign polyps in your colon, count your blessings. And then start upping your vitamin D and calcium.
Keep your arteries young with lycopene
2009-12-24 - Lycopene may also protect you against heart disease.
U.S. docs brainwashed to support mammograms
2009-12-17 - I have come to the conclusion that most doctors in America have been brainwashed about mammograms.
Glucosamine relieves joint pain better with omega-3 fatty acids
2009-12-17 - A recent clinical trial from Germany showed that glucosamine worked better to relieve joint pain and stiffness when combined with omega-3 fatty acids.
Maybe you do not need nutritional supplements
2009-12-10 - Can you live a perfectly healthy, disease-free life without taking supplements?
Reduce your prostate risk with salmon
2009-12-10 - For those men out there who do not like eating fish...now is the time to expand your horizons.
Four reasons to skip your annual mammogram
2009-12-03 - If I had my way, we would throw mammograms out all together. A far more accurate test should take its place.
Do you really need vitamins?
2009-12-03 - Unless you eat a dozen peaches, two heads of lettuce, and 25 tomatoes a day, you might not be getting all the vitamins and minerals you need.
Thankfully, you can still lower your cholesterol without statins!
2009-11-26 - You can lower your cholesterol without taking statin drugs. In fact, you may be able to lower your cholesterol, even if you are diabetic, by eating one of my favorite snack foods.
BPA plastics linked to sexual dysfunction in men
2009-11-26 - Scientists know that BPA mimics the hormone estrogen in the body. And for a man in his prime, too much estrogen can be the kiss of death for his sex life.
Banish tip-of-the-tongue syndrome in three weeks flat
2009-11-19 - According to new research, this small super food may hold the power to recharge your mental cylinders in just three weeks.
Tea drinkers have less depression than Web surfers
2009-11-19 - I recently ran across a study encouraging seniors to surf the web. It may help cut your risk of depression by 20 percent, the article said.
Douse inflammatory disorders without drugs
2009-11-12 - You may ease your symptoms of colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and other inflammatory disorders without taking drugs. That is what new scientific research out of Australia suggests.
D-3: Two for the price of one
2009-11-12 - Here is another thing D3 will do for you. It just might lower your insulin resistance, if you are prediabetic.
Prevent macular degeneration with one simple food
2009-11-05 - According to a recent study, you can cut your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by adding one kind of food to your diet.
Fight off H1N1 without resorting to Tamiflu
2009-11-05 - As I said back in September, I think all the hype surrounding H1N1 has more to do with selling drugs than keeping people healthy.
Break the bad breath cycle by fixing the one hidden cause you will not hear about from your dentist...
2009-10-29 - Believe it or not, chronic bad breath can actually signal a hidden problem lurking in your digestive tract.
Cut your risk of depression by 30 percent by eating Italian
2009-10-29 - Eating fish, drinking red wine, and using olive oil in cooking may cut your risk of developing depression.
You can turn back the clock on back curvature
2009-10-22 - A new study out shows that you can significantly improve hyperkyphosis by making one simple change to your exercise routine.
Natural ways to support good hearing
2009-10-22 - Before you order an uncomfortable and costly hearing device, listen to this new discovery: One of the most common vitamins on earth may help maintain hearing in older men!
Beefing up your fiber
2009-10-15 - According to many well-known studies, fiber helps protect you against colon cancer. But what about breast cancer? Does eating plenty of fiber play a role in preventing breast cancer as well?
Seeing the hidden picture
2009-10-15 - I came across an article about how scientists have been able to restore color perception to color-blind monkeys. I am color blind, so I admit, the story piqued my interest.
Vitamin D: My Heart Healthy Obsession
2009-10-08 - According to one new study, men and women with low vitamin D levels significantly increase their risk of dying from heart disease.
Put on your bulletproof vest this winter
2009-10-08 - Like a bulletproof vest, your immune system protects you against the enemy...millions of run-of-the-mill germs, bacteria, and toxins that would like nothing better than to take you down.
Pumping out Vaccine Machines
2009-10-01 - It seems that the medical community has gone vaccine crazy! First Gardasil. Then the Shingles vaccine. Then the H1N1 vaccine. What will be next? A vaccine for pimples?
What is causing the rise in learning disabilities?
2009-10-01 - Researchers at the University of Copenhagen think they have uncovered a major cause in the rise in learning disabilities: vitamin C deficient mothers.
All about Onions and Colon Cancer
2009-09-24 - Adding an onion to your sandwich might not earn you any points with your spouse, but it may help protect you against colon cancer.
Back pain got you down? Try the downward-facing dog!
2009-09-24 - After a certain age, your chances of throwing out your back once in a while are pretty good.
Serious reasons to skip the H1N1 vaccine Part II
2009-09-17 - I will make no bones about it: the 2009 swine vaccine is bad news, especially if it contains an ingredient called an adjuvant.
Answering reader questions about L-tryptophan
2009-09-17 - L-tryptophan, as you can attest, is a great way for men and women of all ages to get better sleep.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly about the H1N1 vaccine
2009-09-10 - Now, I know that the H1N1 virus has got a lot of you worried. But here is something to keep in mind as you hear the word "pandemic" thrown around by newscasters urging you to get the H1N1 vaccine this fall.
Enjoy the last locally grown tomatoes
2009-09-10 - Not only were the tomatoes this season tasty, they also provided me with much-needed lycopene, a nutrient found in brightly-colored fruits and vegetables that is known to help protect against cancer, diabetes, and even male infertility.
You are supposed to go to sleep, not on a drive
2009-09-03 - There is plenty you can do to improve the quality of your sleep without resorting to a drug like Ambien, or even something milder like Tylenol PM.
More proof that antioxidants do not cause skin cancer
2009-09-03 - A group of French scientists published a study suggesting that women who take antioxidants are four times more likely to develop melanoma. Thankfully, a group of scientists in the U.S. set out to debunk this study.
Muscle damage: More reasons to avoid statin drugs
2009-08-27 - According to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, statin drugs may actually cause structural damage to your muscles.
Do not trade IBS for lymphoma
2009-08-27 - Earlier this month, I got an e-mail from the FDA adding lymphoma to a long and frightening list of possible side effects for children and adolescents who take TNF (tumor necrosis factor) blockers.
Naturally curbing Constipation Part II
2009-08-20 - There are lots of steps you can take to correct an underactive thyroid, without resorting to thyroid medication.
70 percent of kids are vitamin D deficient
2009-08-20 - Parents have been programmed to lather their kids in sunscreen even before heading outside. As a result, kids wind up getting most of their vitamin D from dietary sources.
Curbing Constipation Naturally Part 1
2009-08-13 - When peristalsis is operating at full steam, you should have at least one to two solid bowel movements per day. Anything less means you are constipated.
More uses for folic acid
2009-08-13 - Folic acid seems to break down homocysteine, never letting it build up and cause heart damage.
The Ghost of Vitamin E: Still Haunting Us Five Years Later
2009-08-06 - Almost five years ago, Edgar R. Miller III PhD dropped a bombshell on the nutritional world. He published an article warning us not to take large doses of vitamin E because it could increase our risk of dying.
Maximizing profits one way or another
2009-08-06 - According to Dr. Harald zur Hausen, the man who discovered the link between HPV and cervical cancer, there is only one way to wipe cervical cancer off the map: vaccinating boys too.
Solve your chronic digestive problems by cranking up the engine of your stomach
2009-07-30 - There are lots of options for controlling acid reflux without resorting to drugs like Nexium.
Can you ever get too much B?
2009-07-30 - Because your body does not stockpile it, you really cannot overdose on vitamin B.
Rethinking the grapefruit diet
2009-07-23 - A new study published in the medical journal Diabetes zeroed in on one secret ingredient in grapefruit responsible for that sudden boost in metabolism.
Is your diet causing your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
2009-07-23 - Vitamin B may also help to ease your carpal tunnel.
Serious problems with "safe" over-the-counter drugs
2009-07-16 - Acetaminophen is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the U.S.
Skip the angioplasty and start moving!
2009-07-16 - So you have heart disease and your arteries have begun to narrow. Technically, it is called coronary artery disease (CAD). And it is the most common type of heart disease.
The Blood Sugar/Antidepressant Connection
2009-07-09 - A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry wanted to determine if taking an antidepressant increased your risk of developing diabetes.
Just take your pills and do not ask questions
2009-07-09 - Apparently, bone mineral tests sometimes show a loss in bone density after a woman starts taking a drug like Actonel.
Preventing Dementia Naturally
2009-07-02 - A new study out this month gives us all reason to hope that it is possible to prevent cognitive decline with extracts from a traditional Chinese plant that has been used for centuries to boost the immune system and promote longevity.
The link between high blood sugar and poor sleep
2009-07-02 - A new study conducted by scientists at the University of Illinois at Chicago has uncovered a critical link between how well you sleep and how well you metabolize sugar.
Stimulants that can kill?
2009-06-25 - A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry suggests that stimluants may actually increase sudden death risk for children by 500 percent.
Despite Tough Times, Organic Food is Catching On
2009-06-25 - In fact, despite the tough economic times, it seems that more and more families are choosing organic food.
Do not be fooled by artificial "heart wise" foods
2009-06-18 - I am not a big fan of these gimmicky processed foods. One of the worst types of offenders, in my opinion, is the "heart-smart" margarine spreads.
Beware of stolen insulin
2009-06-18 - Apparently several batches of Levemir (a type of insulin made by Novo Nordisk Inc.) were stolen from the manufacturer in North Carolina.
BPA Plastics Update: More reasons to throw out your cans and buy (or grow) fresh!
2009-06-11 - Even though the FDA and the EPA said last year that BPA poses no threat to human health, I have my doubts.
Be wary of the little purple pill during hospital stays
2009-06-11 - If you pop a purple pill during your next hospital stay, you may be getting more than you bargained for.
The Vitamin A Secret Known for 30 Years
2009-06-04 - Scientists found that vitamin A intake may play a role in preventing the aggressive type of prostate cancer that is often treated by removing the prostate gland.
Just say NO to PSA screening
2009-06-04 - You see, lots of men get prostate cancer but do not have a high PSA number. And lots of men who experience spikes in their PSA numbers, do not really have cancer. The DRE is just as unreliable.
My how things change!
2009-05-28 - Scientists looked at vitamin D levels in about 3,000 European men between the ages 40 and 79. They wanted to examine the connection between the amount of vitamin D found in the blood and mental function in adults.
Land of the Free…as long as you take chemo?
2009-05-28 - Judge John R. Rodenberg found that by discontinuing chemo, Daniel had been "medically neglected" by his parents.
The Secret Story behind the Hydroxycut Recalls
2009-05-21 - The all-natural dietary supplement Hydroxycut has been voluntarily yanked off the market following reports of liver damage, including one person who needed a liver transplant, and one related death.
An all-natural Avastin?
2009-05-21 - A recent study by scientists in Japan showed that nutrients in spinach inhibited the destruction of DNA, cancer cell growth, and tumor growth in lab mice.
Low vitamin D linked to female infections
2009-05-14 - Researchers from the Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health have discovered a strong link between low vitamin D and bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common vaginal infection among women.
More about cancer prevention
2009-05-14 - A study found that vitamin B6 can significantly reduce colon cancer risk.
Doesn’t anyone believe in prevention anymore?
2009-05-07 - Hundreds of studies have shown that mushrooms and green tea can help protect you against cancer.
This week, I’m not talking about the swine flu
2009-05-07 - A strong immune system is your best defense against any kind of flu or virus that comes down the pike.
What is it this time, Eddie?
2009-04-30 - Before I let that surprise out of the bag, let me remind you of a thing or two about these popular cholesterol busters.
Vitamin C for Henry VIII
2009-04-30 - Now we know that poor old Henry VIII should have been taking his vitamin C. It just may have prevented him from getting gout.
Solving the migraine mystery
2009-04-23 - Let’s look at why some people get migraines and others don’t.
Staging a comeback?
2009-04-23 - Ginkgo biloba’s got a lot more going for it than almost anyone in the medical world is willing to admit these days.
Raptiva: goodbye & good riddance
2009-04-16 - The pharmaceutical company Genentech, Inc. announced they will voluntarily pull their psoriasis drug RAPTIVA off the market.
25 cutting-edge cancer cures from around the world
2009-04-16 - It’s been my mission to find cutting-edge cures that offer cancer patients all-natural alternatives that work to get rid of the cancer and heal the body.
Don’t drink everything that says “DRINK ME”
2009-04-09 - According to the FDA, about 2 million Americans take drugs containing metoclopramide.
Suffolk County, NY takes stand against BPA plastics
2009-04-09 - Much recent research on animals and humans suggest that BPA mimics some of the effects of the hormone estrogen.
Reading between the lines
2009-04-02 - The real way to reduce mortality rates in diabetics is to cure the disease, not control the symptoms with a drug.
Will drinking white wine help shrink your pant size?
2009-03-26 - Turns out the polyphenols in Chardonnay grape seeds may also help the body regulate its metabolism, even prevent obesity.
Defeating Diabetes with more D
2009-03-26 - Increased vitamin D and calcium may protect you from type II diabetes.
Fake it until you make it
2009-03-19 - Dr. Scott Reuben, a well-respected anesthesiologist from New England, was accused this week of faking data in 21 different medical studies.
Update on HPV vaccines
2009-03-19 - Gardasil is used to protect young girls against the human papillomavirus (HPV), a cause of cervical cancer and genital warts. But it’s way too soon to give any stamp of approval to this so-called “cancer” vaccine. Here’s why…
Sugar: The white villain in your diet
2009-03-12 - Even if you avoid most sweets, the food industry sneaks sugar in to just about everything on the shelves these days.
Goodbye Gardasil?
2009-03-12 - Gardasil—-the vaccine targeted at protecting teenage girls against the human papillomavirus (HPV)—is in the news again. This time, officials in Spain have yanked it off the shelves. And rightly so.
Tea for type 2...
2009-03-05 - New hope for type 2 diabetics may be found lurking in both teacups
and wine glasses alike.
It‘s good to know...
2009-03-05 - Can‘t put down the sweets? A study conducted by University of Toronto shows it‘s not your fault.
Land mines down every aisle
2009-02-26 - Most of the foods found on the shelves at your local supermarket are loaded with artificial flavors and chemicals. In the United States, food manufacturers can legally add more than 3,000 different substances to our foods for the purpose of preservation, coloring, texture, flavor and more.
How many fast food restaurants are in your neighborhood?
2009-02-26 - If you’ve got a lot of fast food restaurants in your neighborhood, you’re at greater risk for suffering a stroke.
When yogurt’s not enough
2009-02-19 - New research out of Japan showed that by restoring the gut’s “natural balance” of good bacteria, ulcerative colitis suffererssignificantly improve their quality of life.
Take more time for tea
2009-02-19 - Tea (especially green tea and black tea) contains powerful flavonoids and antioxidants. These compounds work to purify the body and eliminate free radicals.
The art of misdirection
2009-02-12 - Drug makers now have a new tactic: once you get FDA approval, just throw away any data that doesn’t support your product.
Vitamin D = girl power!
2009-02-12 - A research team from England measured vitamin D levels in 99 girls between the ages 12 and 14. Turns out that almost 75 percent of the young girls were deficient in vitamin D.
More beach vacations for cardiac patients?
2009-02-05 - You can get up to 10,000 IUs a day just by spending 30 minutes in the sun. But during the winter, many of us just scurry back and forth from the house to the car. That’s not good, especially when you start looking at all the diseases that vitamin D has been shown to help prevent.
More problems with mammograms
2009-02-05 - Turns out that mammograms are so uncomfortable, some women resort to applying topical anesthetic to their breasts before the procedure. Well, that’s got to stop, according to the FDA.
New hope for the parents of preemies
2009-01-29 - Omega-3 fatty acids spur brain development in preemie girls - Premature babies need more fish oil in their diet. According to a new study out last week, a key ingredient in fish oil might help prevent severe developmental delays, even mental retardation in premature babies.
The melamine scandal continues
2009-01-29 - The FDA has found trace amounts of melamine in several brands of
U.S.-manufactured infant formula. Companies here have been scrambling to ease
the minds of parents and get rid of the melamine even though the FDA says trace
amounts are safe.
More options for Sally Field!
2009-01-22 - New research suggests that lycopene - the powerful antioxidant found in good ole ketchup - may help protect men and women against losses in bone mineral density.
Urgent Warning for Alzheimer Families
2009-01-22 - According to doctors, less than 10 percent of Alzheimers patients
remained free from symptoms of psychopathology during the course of their
disease. In other words, agitation, aggression, depression, anxiety, paranoid
delusions, and insomnia are very much the norm for AD patients.
Glorious grapes!
2009-01-15 - Researchers at the University of Kentucky discovered that grape seed extract activates JNK, a protein that regulates the apoptosis pathway. So the extract literally sends leukemia cells packing, never to be seen again.
The Secret about Flu Vaccines
2009-01-08 - Well, if nothing else, at least the American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) is predictable.
People are dying to avoid heart disease
2009-01-05 - Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs have been on the market for well over a decade now and represent one of the biggest pharmaceutical money-makers in drug history.
Tis the season of antibiotics
2009-01-02 - Happy 2009 everyone! The good news for bah, humbugs like me is that the holidays are over. The bad news...its officially cold and flu season.
75 Percent of Juvenile Diabetics Not Getting Enough Vitamin D
2009-01-02 - A new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics caught my attention this week. It said more than 75 percent of children with type-1 diabetes are not getting enough vitamin D.
New approach to preventing and reversing skin cancer
2008-12-29 - It is believed that a mutation in the p53 gene is the cause behind both sun-related skin damage and skin cancer.
The Problem with Placebo
2008-12-29 - Whenever you hear ads for pharmaceuticals, there is inevitably a disclaimer at the end pertaining to the incidence of side effects.
Mr. Scrooge remembers Christmas
2008-12-25 - As I am sitting here writing this weeks Guide to Good Health, I found myself starting to stew about all the bad news I have read lately… the FDA flunkies… the melamine-tainted infant formula… and now we hear about a major drug company that hired ghost writers to pen fake stories about Prempro and actually got them published in major medical journals!
Get more bang for your buck with a few key supplements
2008-12-25 - Most of you are probably already taking a daily supplement. But in the New Year, make sure its a good one.
Sixth sense a reality?
2008-12-22 - According to a report published in the British Journal of Psychology, the answer may very well be YES.
The Importance of a Healthy Gut
2008-12-22 - As you know, your gut is filled with billions of friendly bacteria that are essential to healthy digestion...
Somebody Warn Sally Fields!
2008-12-18 - Now in her 60s, Sally Fields still looks pretty darn good. I am sure the big shots at Roche Laboratories thought so too when they picked her as their spokesperson for Boniva, the latest and greatest osteoporosis wonder drug.
The More Melamine the Merrier!
2008-12-18 - The World Health Organization has come to the rescue and set a new ‘safe’ standard level of melamine in foods.
Tart and tangy virus killers!
2008-12-15 - Researchers from St. Francis College, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, and New York University found that plain old cranberry juice successfully wiped out three different viral strains.
Beware of mammograms
2008-12-11 - Biopsies can actually disturb a tumor on a molecular level, pulling cancer cells into healthy breast tissue.
Preventing Breast Cancer with More Sleep
2008-12-11 - A new Japanese study of 24,000 women found that lack of sleep can significantly increase a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer.
Relax your way to better cholesterol levels
2008-12-08 - Long-term exposure to stress and anxiety raises hormones like cortisol and adrenaline to potentially harmful levels.
Acids in your drinks
2008-12-08 - The acids in the beverages you drink are actually worse for your teeth than the sugar.
Asthmatics find new-found passion
2008-12-01 - Asthma currently affects about 10 million Americans. With overall incidence and asthma related deaths rising exponentially from year to year, new and affective treatments cannot be developed fast enough.
New lasting hope for psoriasis sufferers
2008-11-27 - In a new study out of Taiwan, a common plant extract has been shown to work wonders for more than 70 percent of psoriasis sufferers.
Ban the hairspray when you are expecting
2008-11-27 - European researchers have linked a pregnant woman’s exposure to hairspray during her first trimester with a two to three-fold increase in having a son with hypospadias.
Dont hire an electrician to fix a toilet
2008-11-20 - According to a new study published in the respected Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), 500 milligrams a day of vitamin C does not prevent heart disease.
Get all your future Ivy Leaguers on Multivitamins!
2008-11-20 - Kids taking multivitamins get a cognitive boost on tests.
Preventing Alzheimers Disease with B3
2008-11-13 - While some genetic predisposition cannot be ignored, there are things you can do to counteract the effects of the modern diet and prevent this epidemic from ever crossing your doorstep.
Radiation linked to more breast cancer in young patients!
2008-11-13 - A new study out by Danish scientists shows that radiation may actually cause breast cancer in the opposite (or contralateral) breast in very young patients.
L-carnitine: The Case for Red Meat
2008-11-06 - The amount of L-carnitine in your body is directly related to your energy level.
Vitamin C Helps Prevent Bone Loss in Men
2008-11-06 - There’s new evidence that vitamin C can even help prevent loss of bone mass in men.
Watch out for the Wolf in Sheeps Clothing
2008-10-30 - Last week, WebMD sent me an e-mail proclaiming: ‘Breast Cancer: The leading cause of cancer death in US women aged 40-59 years.’ And then under this headline, it read ‘Learn more about risk factors that influence the development of breast cancer, and effective assessment tools for breast cancer screening.’
Prevent Cancer Without Drugs Like Evista
2008-10-30 - Scientists in the UK have found a new way to prevent cancer by supercharging our foods with high levels of antioxidants.
Pour yourself a tall glass of sunshine
2008-10-23 - A new report out this week from the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) states that kids should get 400 International Units (IUs) of vitamin D per day, Sunshine is one of the best ways to get it.
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream!
2008-10-23 - Yes, I nearly screamed when I read about the new pseudo-food ingredient you may find in your next tub of ice cream.
Cannot even trust a glass of water
2008-09-28 - Today, it’s almost unthinkable to drink a glass of water from the tap in your very own kitchen.
Aspirin Could Lower PSA Scores
2008-09-18 - A recent study, published in the journal, Cancer, reports that aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs may artificially lower a man’s PSA score.
Do not worry - the FDA is on it
2008-09-11 - The FDA has been under constant fire from doctors, patients, special interest groups, politicians and everyone in between. For a while it seemed like every week another FDA-approved drug was in the spotlight for doing more harm than good.
Marinade Away Your Risk of Cancer
2008-09-11 - Cooking meat at high temperatures increases the presence of certain compounds (called HCAs) that are thought to increase risk of stomach, colon, pancreatic and breast cancers.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away - but orange juice cures cancer
2008-09-04 - To be fair, the treatment requires way more than a few glasses of orange juice. In actuality, it requires massive doses of intravenous vitamin C.
Flu Vaccines and Seniors
2008-09-04 - New results show that the flu vaccine offers no reduction in the chances of dying…for any reason…including the flu.
Get stuck now, or get sick later?
2008-08-28 - Doctors and health officials are worried about an impending measles epidemic. They say measles outbreaks are at the highest levels in over a decade.
The Benefits of Chewing Gum
2008-08-28 - Research is now showing that chewing gum can help speed up the recovery of patients who’ve had portions of their colon removed.
Calling off the attack...on yourself
2008-08-21 - Autoimmune disorders are a debilitating class of diseases in which the body’s own immune system attacks itself.
Can stress make your allergies worse?
2008-08-21 - They say stress is a killer, but researchers at Ohio State University found that it can also make your allergies worse (hard to say which is the lesser of two evils!).
Hands off my prostate!
2008-08-14 - The latest research (at least as far as the mainstream is concerned) shows that prostate cancer treatments may actually do more harm than the disease itself.
Treating babies for erectile dysfunction?
2008-08-07 - Doctors at the All Children‘s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL are treating babies with Viagra.
The Benefits of Fish Oil
2008-07-31 - Fish oil is back in the news -- and for a good reason. The list of benefits is getting longer and longer.
GSK dubs natural fountain of youth a drug
2008-07-24 - A number of recent studies have shown that the people who eat the fewest daily calories tend to live the longest.
Watermelon instead of Viagra?
2008-07-24 - If researchers at Texas A&M University have their way, you might be tossing out your Viagra and replacing it with a delicious slice of watermelon.
Using one disease to cure another
2008-07-17 - Researchers at the Ohio State University comprehensive Cancer Center have modified a common virus to pass through healthy cells and destroy cancer cells.
Red wine - is there anything it cant do?
2008-07-03 - Resveratrol supplements are one solution. But a new red wine flour may hold another.
Prunes -- not just for BMs anymore
2008-07-03 - It seems prunes...err...dried plums arent just for regularity anymore. According to a recent article, published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, they may actually help combat osteoporosis as well.
Do not forget the ALA
2008-07-03 - While our fishy friends provide plentiful amounts of the fatty acids EPA and DHA, they fall short on another oft forgotten omega-3 called ALA.
Do Not Add Milk To Your Tea?
2008-06-23 - Adding milk to your tea may block the natural heart-healthy properties in the tea according to a recent study, conducted at the Charite medical school in Berlin, Germany, reported in the European Heart Journal.
Cancer-fighting chicken?
2008-06-19 - Rather than create a pill, potion or powder containing gossypol, researchers want to add the substance to chicken feed.
Chewing may help ward off dementia
2008-06-19 - As we age, cells in the hippocampus begin to break down. The hippocampus is the area of the brain most closely associated with short-term memory.
Silver…not so precious anymore
2008-06-12 - The FDA has announced that mercury amalgam fillings may be harmful to some people.
Those antimicrobial wipes may be doing more harm than good
2008-06-12 - A new study shows that those antimicrobial wipes may be doing more harm than good.
IBS Rx is BS
2008-06-05 - We can add a new drug to this list of which-came-first diseases as the FDA gave Amitiza a wink and a nod for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Help prevent sunburns?
2008-06-05 - A new study shows that, the powerful antioxidant, beta-carotene, may help prevent actual sunburns.
Tea for type 2...
2008-05-29 - New hope for type 2 diabetics may be found lurking in both tea cups and wine glasses alike.
Can not put down the sweets?
2008-05-29 - It turns out they‘ve identified a gene, aptly named glucose transporter type 2, or GLUT2, that plays a key role in sugar intake.
Has MRSA met its match in a cup of tea?
2008-05-22 - Egyptian scientists were "stunned" to discover that green tea increased the effectiveness of certain antibiotics by as much as 99.99%...even when pitted against antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.
Coffee Power
2008-05-22 - Coffee has picked up a lot of press lately over its health benefits and powerful antioxidant properties.
My drug can beat up your supplement...
2008-05-15 - GlaxoSmithKline—along with their buddies—attempted to squeeze a petition under the radar...asking the FDA to treat weight loss claims as disease claims!
Play it Safe
2008-05-15 - In 1997, the FDA gave drug companies permission to advertise directly to consumers, provided they provided just as much information about benefits as they do about risks.
Sticks and stones may break your bones...
2008-05-08 - According to Merck, their drug Fosamax is designed to change the way the body breaks down and builds up bone in an effort to help curtail the bone loss associated with osteoporosis. But recent reports are showing that it does way more than that.
What is that smell?
2008-05-08 - New research shows that, despite the repulsive scent, this gas, called hydrogen sulfide, may actually help lower blood pressure.
Forget about incontinence
2008-04-24 - It seems that several mainstream drug treatments for incontinence have been found to cause significant mental decline.
Sunlight may be good for breast health
2008-04-24 - A recent study concluded that women with the least amount of vitamin D in their blood had the highest risk of getting breast cancer.
Confirming the obvious - how the FDA loves money more than people
2008-04-03 - When the FDA approves a drug right before its deadline, there’s a four to five-fold chance it’ll be taken off the market or relabeled with stern health safety warnings.
Red Wine and Pancreatic Cancer
2008-04-03 - Adding to the ever-growing list of good news about red wine, it looks like the tasty red stuff is also a pancreatic cancer fighter.
This just in (again)...vitamins may kill you
2008-03-20 - This time, supplemental vitamin E increases risk of lung cancer…but smokers who take supplemental vitamin E are at highest risk.
Water water everywhere
2008-03-20 - According to a chilling Associated Press report, the water supplies of 24 major metropolitan areas tested positive for the presence of pharmaceuticals.
The Problem with Anti-Bacterials
2008-03-13 - Antibacterial soaps, detergents and hand gels are all the rage these days. Thanks to prime-time advertising, Americans have a relatively new-found obsession with anything anti-bacterial.
Some hearts like whiskey better
2008-03-05 - Red wine is believed to be the key behind the French Paradox. The idea that one can eat, drink and be merry to their heart’s content...provided that drink is red wine.
Twist on the Side
2008-03-05 - Next time you order your drink with a twist. Or even a glass of water with lemon...you may want to ask them to put it on the side.
Still smoking? Suicide is not the answer...
2008-02-28 - Chantix was approved by the FDA in 2006 and soon after was lauded as the best smoking cessation crutch since the cold turkey.
Trouble Swallowing Pills
2008-02-28 - One of the only complaints we receive with any regularity is that people have trouble swallowing pills.
Toxic BPA on your fingertips
0000-00-00 - There are many dangers linked to BPA, most notably how it can disrupt hormone production.
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