On August 1st, The New York Times ran a pseudo-science piece by OB/GYN Jen Gunter, M.D., called, “Worshiping the false idols of wellness.” In it, Dr. Gunter railed against some of the most [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
Prohibitionist “zero alcohol” study falls flat
You probably saw the headlines last month claiming: “No amount of alcohol is safe.” This neo-prohibitionist drivel dominated the news for 24 hours. Of course, August is a slow news month, which [...]
Study of Native Americans sheds light on REAL cause of obesity
My daughter, Alicia M. Micozzi, is a certified Emergency Management Technician (EMT), Firefighter, and Wilderness Medicine responder. She just completed her Master of Science in Environmental [...]
Eye-opening dangers linked to this commonly used device
Much of the nation mourned the passing of John McCain, who had consulted with me about healthcare reform when he first ran for President during 1999 to 2000. Many experts are raising the [...]
Excessive exercise harms mental health
I’ve reported many times on the hazards of excessive exercise. It can damage your joints, heart, kidneys, GI tract, and urinary tract. And now — the other “running shoe” just dropped… According [...]
Blockbuster drugs taken by millions cause heart disease
Last week, I told you about a study that found a strong link between cholesterol-lowering statin drugs and a serious, irreversible heart condition called “idiopathic inflammatory myositis.” This [...]
Avoid these two common types of cartilage-eroding arthritis drugs
As you get older, you may find yourself experiencing pain in your joints. This can cause discomfort when you sleep, sit too long, climb steps, do yard work, or even open a letter. To get through [...]
The No. 1 reason why I never recommend this diet restriction
If you have Type II diabetes, know that you don’t have to limit your fruit intake. As I regularly report, eating fruit actually helps people with Type II diabetes improve their blood sugar [...]
The blockbuster drugs linked to permanent heart damage
There is a long and growing laundry list of reasons why you should never take a cholesterol-lowering statin drug. And now, there’s another MAJOR reason to add the list… A brand-new study [...]
American cardiologists promote big, fat medical myths
In 2018, American cardiologists will put even more of their patients on harmful cholesterol-lowering drugs. And they’ll perform more dangerous and invasive heart procedures than ever. Indeed, [...]