A recent story in The New York Times about the failure of osteoporosis drugs caught my attention. The headline read, “Most Osteoporosis Drugs Don’t Build Bone.” Of course, we already knew that. [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
Huge, new dietary supplement study lacks credibility
A recent study published in the Annals of Medicine found that taking dietary supplements had “no effect” on overall mortality. The study seems like a global indictment against all dietary [...]
Can you actually overdose on vitamin D?
I recently came across a disturbing report that claimed excessive vitamin D caused “kidney failure” in a 54-year-old Canadian man. The headline certainly caught my attention and initially [...]
Even low doses of this key vitamin boost cognition in older women
I’m always impressed by studies on vitamin D that showcase its many health benefits—especially its effect on cognitive health. So, I was particularly interested in a new study that looked at [...]
The truth behind Florida’s “red tide”
With summer vacations coming up, you may be concerned about potential hazards lurking in the ocean waters. I’m sure we’ll hear plenty about shark attacks on the national news. But down in [...]
Your diet at any stage in life DOES matter
There’s a new study making its rounds in the mainstream press—one that basically gave people a free pass to eat all the junk they want without having to worry about developing Alzheimer’s disease [...]
President Truman’s advice for a long, happy, healthy life
President Harry Truman was well-known for his many colorful sayings. And I always thought one of his best quips was, “If you want a friend [in Washington, D.C.], get a dog.” About 55 percent of [...]
Clinical trials exclude older adults to improve their outcomes
I often report on the over-abundance of poorly designed clinical trials and other medical research out there. Far too many rely on faulty assumptions, sloppy methodology, statistical [...]
Be cautious of popular low-carb diets
Last March, U.S. health officials met to review and update the government’s new dietary guidelines and recommendations, which they’ll issue in 2020. And, for the first time ever, they reviewed [...]
These six powerful botanical remedies date back to the Bible
Summer has arrived. And I’ve been enjoying all the lush, green plants and herbs happily growing in my yard. This vibrant display has gotten me thinking again about my late colleague and American [...]