I recently read in the news a story about a woman who claimed her raw, vegan diet cured her breast cancer. Tragically, the cancer spread while she was on this extreme diet, and she eventually [...]
Author: Dr. Micozzi
The dangerous, unnecessary procedure putting 14 million Americans at risk each year
You may have seen the recent headlines proclaiming that colonoscopy prevents colorectal cancer deaths. But when you look closer, it’s obvious that behind all of these sensational headlines [...]
This tiny food packs big benefits for your microbiome
A recent study found that blueberries significantly improve gut health, reduce systemic inflammation, and improve insulin response. They even decrease cellular factors linked to cancer. This [...]
The “risk factor” that protects you from deadly diseases
Older men and women with high cholesterol run a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD), dementia, and heart disease, according to new findings from the famous Framingham [...]
Slash your cancer risk with this key “prevention vitamin”
For years now, I’ve been reporting a steady drumbeat of findings that show vitamin D prevents chronic diseases — including cancer. And the findings just keep coming. In fact, a new Japanese study [...]
These common, doctor-recommended supplements linked to colon cancer
I regularly urge you to get your calcium from food sources, since research links calcium supplements to a bevy of health problems (most notably, hardening of the arteries). And now, according to [...]
Gluten-free diet tied to heart disease, obesity, and metabolic syndrome
Over the past few years, Americans have been going “gluten-free” in droves. But this latest diet craze isn’t as health conscious as you might think. In fact, new research links a gluten-free diet [...]
Chemo-induced heart disease poses massive danger for breast cancer survivors
Yesterday, I reported how researchers with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine have determined the mechanism by which chemotherapy can cause second and third cancers. It can also worsen the [...]
New evidence chemotherapy can cause breast cancer to spread
Daytime anchor Robin Roberts just celebrated the five-year anniversary of her return to Good Morning America after an extended leave of absence. As you may recall, Roberts suffered from a [...]
New study spotlights dangers of aggressive blood sugar control
Last month, I told you about an article that posed the question: Should doctors de-prescribe diabetes drugs in the elderly? My short answer? Yes — absolutely. To defend my standpoint, I cited [...]