America’s No. 1 screening method is overdiagnosing a jaw-dropping 92 percent of cases The pressure to get regular colonoscopies is intense. Everyone from the CDC to Katie Couric shamelessly touts [...]
Tag: November Newsletter 2016
Researchers discover the “perfect storm” that causes cancer
Here’s what you can do to protect yourself It’s well known that some people are more susceptible to cancer, while others appear relatively immune to it. But no one has really been able to figure [...]
Breaking news on vitamin D
Lower cancer risk by 67%—and extend your lifespan all the way down to the genetic level This is the time of year when I’m particularly glad to be living in Florida. Sure, I miss my friends who [...]
The Thanksgiving side dish that’s better than a multivitamin
You already know about the benefits of consuming berries to reduce your risk of dementia, cancer, and other chronic diseases. And now, a huge new study shows that eating more berries can lower [...]
The diet “no-no” that might actually help you LOSE weight
You might be surprised that I actually think of pasta as one of the foods associated with Thanksgiving. And according to a new study, that’s good news for my (and your) health. The study of [...]