Earlier this year, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) took a major step forward in the fight against breast cancer. They will finally start tracking breast cancer recurrences—which are a major [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
Avoid the No. 1 hidden cause of serious falls among older adults
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “As the U.S. population continues to age, we can expect more deaths from falls. We can also expect more hospitalizations and [...]
Protect your heart this summer by turning on your “internal air conditioner”
We are now into the hot, dog days of summer, even in New England. And risk of heart attack, kidney stones and other ailments spikes for men and women in such extreme heat. Fortunately, new [...]
Put the marathoner’s energy and stamina secret to work for you
In about two weeks, on the last day of the Olympics in Rio, men and women from around the globe will compete in their marathon finals. Of course, as I always say, you don’t need to run marathons [...]
How the healthiest people in America avoid medical care
One of the more pleasant surprises of living in the Sarasota, Florida, area is the large Amish population that resides here. Especially during the winter. I often see them riding their bicycles [...]
The “clear and present danger” the government won’t protect you from
Congress passed the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 40 years ago to protect human heath from toxic chemicals. But the law “grandfathered” in roughly 60,000 chemicals already in use at the [...]
FDA continues to turn blind eye to pain drug problems
Yesterday, I told you about the former FDA Commissioner who faces a federal racketeering lawsuit that alleges she used her government position to reap financial gain. The lawsuit also alleges she [...]
Does big pharma already “own” the new FDA Commissioner?
It seems conflicts of interest and even corruption are key parts of the FDA Commissioner’s job description. In fact, last spring, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont came off the campaign trail to [...]
The shocking connection between big pharma and Alzheimer’s
As far as I’m concerned, an Alzheimer’s disease cure already exists. And it has a 90 percent success rate. You just won’t learn about it from big pharma because this devastating disease is far [...]
The easy melanoma risk assessment you won’t get from your doctor
Scientists now have precise and accurate tools to predict the risk of melanoma skin cancer. But these tools have yet to find their way into medical practice, according to an editorial published [...]