I periodically point out the benefits of moderation in all things–and that includes the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. In fact, a major, new meta-analysis found that even men and [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
Hypocritical, thieving Governments misallocate billions from tobacco settlement
In 1998, 46 state governments reached a Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) with the four major tobacco companies over healthcare costs. The state governments argued successfully that the tobacco [...]
Breaking news: Can slightly elevated blood pressure actually be good for your health?
This is the time of year when long summer days and vacations are only memories. Work and school schedules seem to stretch from dawn to dusk. And holiday planning is looming. For those still on [...]
Stay away from steroid injections for joint pain
And a surprising, different kind of “injection” that can work wonders I’ve never been in favor of steroid injections for relief of any type of pain—neck, back, or joints. Under the best of [...]
Drink up: coffee won’t dehydrate you
We’re constantly hearing about how important it is to drink eight or more glasses of water a day. But, like many health recommendations parroted by mainstream medicine and popular science, this [...]
Do “vampire mice” hold the key to human longevity?
As the weather gets chilly, you may have noticed that mice are starting to come indoors. But before you label these critters as pests, consider this: New research suggests some mice may represent [...]
Does my skin make enough Vitamin D?
Q: I have been following your advice on vitamin D, and as a result I took a vitamin D supplement during the winter months. When the summer came I stopped because I’m out in the sun a lot. Then, [...]
Putting out the grease fire over canola oil
Q: I was surprised to see a mention of canola oil in a recent Daily Dispatch. Do you recommend it ? Dr. Micozzi: In a word: No! The passing mention of canola oil that appeared in the Daily [...]
A little healthy skepticism goes a long way
I consistently encourage you to exercise some healthy skepticism about mainstream medicine’s “party lines.” Especially when it comes to the benefits of cancer-screening tests. In the past, I’ve [...]
Hidden culprit behind Type II diabetes
Government health experts wasted decades–and billions of dollars–trying to round up and “control” the “usual suspects” when it comes to cardiovascular disease (CVD). They pointed [...]