We have been hearing a lot about crude oil lately. After complaining about high crude oil prices for years, the pundits now say the sudden drop in oil prices is ruining the U.S. stock market and [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
Which new dietary guidelines should you follow?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Agriculture (USDA) just released the 8th edition of its Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Overall, I noticed some slow, but real [...]
The “everyday things” poisoning your cells and killing your heart
I have been reporting on the many dangers associated with cholesterol-lowering statin drugs for some time. Statins impair skeletal muscles, as well as critical muscle functions in the heart and [...]
New study reveals millions of medical procedures offer no benefit
Millions of medical tests and treatments offer no benefit to the patient, according to a new review in JAMA Internal Medicine. But in the era of much-heralded, so-called “evidence-based [...]
The critical abstinence advice the government WON’T promote
We hear a lot about abstaining from alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and fats. But nothing about abstaining from sex, one behavior that actually does cause all sorts of dangerous health problems. [...]
BUSTED! Five of today’s biggest diet myths
If you’re like many Americans, you probably aim to begin 2016 with a fresh start and commitment to following a healthy diet. Good for you. So I thought I’d take a moment today to share with you [...]
The government recommendation that could double your risk of hospitalization or death
Once the medical mandarins embarked on their ridiculous low-salt campaign several decades ago, it became difficult for doctors to go against the grain (of salt restriction, that is). But as I [...]
The real threats of genetically modified foods
I write a good deal about the dangers of genetically modified (GM) foods and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). But the FDA has pushed the issue underground for the better part of three [...]
What’s really going on at the CDC — behind the headlines
Last week, I told you about how we can directly tie the resurgence of infectious disease in this country to the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) inability to act. Today, I’ll tell you about a [...]
Just a handful a day can do wonders
A huge, new review of scientific literature confirms what we already knew about eating nuts — they benefit your heart. But two years ago, California nut growers got into a heap of trouble [...]