Large agricultural and food companies figured out early on that the term “organic” can be thrown around as a marketing slogan. Not to mention a means to charge a hefty premium to consumers [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
And the best way to prevent cancer may be…
Aspirin’s heart benefits have been widely known for years. It’s become one of the top prescriptions for preventing heart attacks and other cardiac events. But some new data from a trio of [...]
Deadly hazards of “urgent care”
Emergency medical transportation and urgent care were some of the great public health achievements of the 20th century. And they saved the lives of many otherwise healthy young people who still [...]
Smear campaigns–they’re not just for politicians anymore
Smear campaigns—they’re not just for politicians anymore If you thought propaganda vanished after World War II, peruse a copy of the September 2012 issue of Consumer Reports. In it, you’ll find [...]
The cancer test women should avoid at all costs
In June, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published an article addressing a recently updated recommendation by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The title of the [...]
Sending sacred cows to slaughter
Most Americans believe strongly that our “free” and “independent” media is one of our nation’s greatest strengths. We’re also proud of the tremendous importance our society places upon individual [...]
The deadliest drug in history
I’ve told you how the Institute of Medicine (IOM) is calling for better post-market surveillance for approved drugs. If the FDA actually heeds the IOM’s advice, it may save countless lives. [...]
Observe and report
And you thought a drug was safe just because the FDA says so? Unfortunately, all too often, the most dangerous side effects emerge AFTER the FDA gives its stamp of approval to a drug and it’s in [...]
“Eggsistential” angst
Speaking of healthy breakfasts (as we did in Dispatch “Breakfast of champions?”), let’s set the record straight—once and for all—about eggs. I’ve sometimes wondered whether the so-called [...]
Breakfast of champions?
In Monday’s Dispatch (“How to eat like an Olympian—without gaining weight”), I pointed out some of the meals the Olympic Athletes eat to replenish the tremendous amount of calories they burn. But [...]