According to a recent report, about 30 percent of all postmenopausal women in the U.S. have osteoporosis. And at least 40 percent of them will suffer one or more fragility fractures. [...]
According to a recent report, about 30 percent of all postmenopausal women in the U.S. have osteoporosis. And at least 40 percent of them will suffer one or more fragility fractures. [...]
According to a new study, Americans are retiring later — if at all — and dying younger. Not great news for those who’ve been looking forward to spending their golden years on the golf course. Of [...]
For years, I’ve been warning you about the hidden dangers of colonoscopies — from the exposure to contaminated testing instruments, to the risk of perforations of the colon. Still, some [...]
A few weeks ago, I was making chicken gumbo (my version of the proverbial chicken soup) for lunch on a raw, winter’s day. The TV was on in the background and I completely stopped what was doing [...]
Last month, a pack of snarling prohibitionists with the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) issued a new statement that comes out against any and all alcohol consumption. So, if you’re [...]
I recently came across a great interview in Medscape about the benefits of using the older, generic drug metformin to treat patients with Type II diabetes. Of course, metformin is the only drug I [...]
‘Tis the season to be merry and bright. But sadly, statistics show higher risks and rates of suicide around the holidays. And when you’re having trouble feeling happy, it makes it doubly [...]
Aspirin is the great-grandfather of over-the-counter remedies. And it’s certainly well-known as an old standby for reducing fever, aches and pains. In addition, science shows it can help reduce [...]
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) afflicts more than 30 million Americans. It’s a progressive condition where the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter water and waste from the blood. Over [...]
Today, the Christian faith celebrates the birth of Christ. And you know the story of the Three Wise Men, or Magi, who arrived in Bethlehem from the East bearing three gifts: gold, [...]