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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]