In my view, the majority of medical and nutritional studies conducted in the U.S. are pretty sloppy. (I touched on this in Tuesday’s Daily Dispatch.) Even those published in serious medical [...]
In my view, the majority of medical and nutritional studies conducted in the U.S. are pretty sloppy. (I touched on this in Tuesday’s Daily Dispatch.) Even those published in serious medical [...]
I love going for walks in the woods — it’s good for the body and mind. But since Lyme disease has become such a major health issue, I always make sure to check for ticks after I get back to the [...]
In today’s Information Age, it can be a real challenge (and headache) to rifle through all the “fake news” and “fake headlines” to get to reputable, science-backed reporting. Especially when it [...]
If you enjoy picking up a good book, I’ve got two excellent summer reading recommendations for you. These books combine two of my biggest passions — health and history. I read the first book — [...]
New research on an old home remedy may prove useful in treating common autoimmune diseases — such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis — as it “turns off” inflammatory responses. This [...]
To its credit, the American Heart Association (AHA) finally acknowledged the role omega-3 fatty acids can play in preventing heart disease. And last month, they even began recommending the [...]
Every year, almost 200,000 men in the U.S. hear these four words: “You have prostate cancer.” It can throw you into a complete tailspin — involving doctor visits, harmful biopsies, drugs, scans, [...]
When insulin was discovered nearly a century ago it was a great advancement for Type I diabetes. People suffering from this type of the disease don’t have the ability to make insulin. Which, of [...]
I recommend soaking up as much of the sun’s rays as you can this summer. I always advise spending at least 15 to 20 minutes in the sun every day (and strive to gradually increase this duration [...]
According to a new federal report, last year the U.S. imported more seafood into the country than at any other point in history. On the one hand, that’s good news… It means Americans are eating [...]