“Cancer Screening Has Never Been Shown to Save Lives.” That’s the title of a new report in the prestigious British Medical Journal (BMJ). And I could not have said it better myself. But wait. [...]
Category: Daily Dispatch
Mother Nature’s “secret weapon” for optimal health and longevity
One thing I learned early on about natural medicine is its ability to make the “impossible” possible. And there’s no better example of that than adaptogens. Their potential is so tremendous, I [...]
Disturbingly common drug increases autism risk by 90 percent
A new Canadian study found women who take one type of blockbuster drug during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy have a nearly 90 percent higher risk of bearing children who develop [...]
Natural depression treatment works wonders
Now is the time of year, when many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that comes on during the darker months of the year. Doctors often treat SAD with [...]
Heart studies lead to major Alzheimer’s breakthrough
Last time, I told you about new, long-term research that revealed brain pathology isn’t accurate in terms of diagnosing dementia. Even in autopsies showing the “pathological abnormalities” [...]
Sometimes scans DO lie
A big, new autopsy study found many older people with extensive pathologic changes in the brain (the kind said to “cause” Alzheimer’s dementia) show no cognitive signs of dementia. In an [...]
Why schoolchildren in China won’t ever need eyeglasses
Researchers in China have uncovered a surprisingly simple way to prevent myopia (nearsightedness). It’s far safer than surgery. It’s far cheaper than even eyeglasses. In fact, it’s free. And you [...]
Leading painkiller nearly doubles mortality risk
Tylenol (acetaminophen) is world’s the leading pain-killer. But doctors and patients alike severely underestimate its dangers. In fact, in a new analysis, British researchers found Tylenol [...]
3 statin-free ways to get to the heart of cardiovascular disease
Two years ago, I reported on an article that appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association about primary care, internal medicine, and geriatrics doctors who take care of patients [...]
Simple ways to protect yourself from 4 common winter hazards
To everything there is a season, including health and safety hazards. So today I will review some typical hazards associated with winter (and expose some myths). Hazard #1: Accidents around the [...]