For centuries, mental illnesses—like depression—were thought to be caused by moral failing, curses, or even demonic possession. And in some ways, these unusual theories make sense. Because if [...]
Category: Daily Dispatch
Nearly 1 in 5 breast cancer victims face another deadly health danger
Last month, I told you about how mainstream medicine still relies heavily—and often inappropriately—on radical surgery to treat (or even help prevent) breast cancer in women. In fact, the rates [...]
Toast to summer and good health with a tall, cold, frosty beer
When experts talk about the health benefits of alcohol, red wine typically tops the list. But beer should get a lot of attention, too, since it has a lower concentration of alcohol compared [...]
Oncologists’ warnings about alcohol don’t hold water
With all the other problems and priorities facing our country, the neo-prohibitionists, as I call them, want the U.S. Congress to pass a bill requiring cancer warning labels on all bottles of [...]
Improve your lifespan through healthy aging
I think it’s troubling to use the term “anti-aging.” It seems to suggest you can completely halt—or even reverse—the body’s natural aging process. That’s why you won’t see claims about the [...]
Type II diabetes attacks the brain in three major ways
We’ve known about the link between Type II diabetes and dementia for a long time now. In fact, the link is so striking, some experts now refer to dementia as “Type III diabetes.” But until [...]
This summer, keep these water safety tips top of mind
I always recommend swimming as the single-best exercise for your health and longevity. It’s far better than running on a treadmill or on hard, artificial pavement. In fact, scientific studies [...]
MEN: This commonly prescribed prostate drug may increase suicide risk
Millions of men in the U.S. suffer from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This is caused by a benign swelling of the prostate gland, which can obstruct urine flow and make a man’s day-to-day [...]
Enjoying your morning brew could slash mortality risk by 63 percent
As I often report, people living with Type II diabetes frequently go on to develop other chronic diseases—including heart disease, dementia, and cancer. And since it affects so many biological [...]
WARNING: Why the “Roto-Rooter” approach to clogged arteries is all wrong
Millions of men and women in the U.S. have coronary artery disease (CAD), which refers to the build-up of cholesterol deposits (or plaque) in the arteries leading to the heart. [...]