With summer rapidly approaching, so are the mosquitos. Public health measures had all but eradicated mosquito-borne infections ¾ like malaria and yellow fever ¾ in industrialized countries a [...]
Category: Daily Dispatch
Prevent memory loss with dark chocolate
I follow the science. And good science is not hard to spot. But, sometimes, it does come from some unlikely places. For example, some of the most exciting recent research on diet and memory loss [...]
Natural weight-loss wonder underutilized and overlooked
As I reported last February, scientific studies show one natural botanical extract can help you shed pounds and inches. But the weight loss and natural products industries “underutilize” and even [...]
Deadly “drugged driving” surpasses drunk driving
I was afraid it would happen. And now, the latest statistics bear me out: For the first time ever, drugged drivers were involved in more fatal motor vehicle fatalities than drunk drivers. And [...]
Easy, safe and natural way to improve your digestion
Last Friday, I told you about the many health benefits of thyme. Today, I’m going to talk about ginger. Like thyme, ginger adds a bold and tangy flavor to many dishes. In addition, it has been [...]
Daily aspirin reduces cancer risk by up to 30 percent
Millions of Americans take low-dose aspirin every day. It’s not just for headaches anymore. Large studies conducted over the years show that low-dose daily aspirin also supports heart health. [...]
Experts who promote multivitamins get it all wrong
I recently came across a widely circulated article on the internet by a Philadelphia M.D. discussing what you “need” in a multivitamin. I actually met the author of this article in the late 1990s [...]
Why veterans can’t get this life-saving lung cancer screening
I have been reporting about a new and accurate lung cancer screening test that uses low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for a few years now. It is like a CAT scan. And chest physicians have come [...]
Fresh herb shown to help people with fibromyalgia, lupus, MS, tinnitus, and more
You may only think of thyme as a common kitchen spice. Indeed, its flavor can enhance lamb, beef, chicken, or fish. You may also enjoy adding it to your tomato sauce. But thyme also has a long [...]
Type II diabetes drugs should accomplish three main goals
As I discussed earlier this week, any successful treatment of Type II diabetes should ultimately accomplish three goals, in addition to lowering blood sugar. It should reduce the risk of [...]