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Alcohol for Longer Life? How Much Is Enough and How Much Is Too Much?
Is alcohol for longer life a viable concept or a myth? How many drinks count as moderate alcohol consumption? Studies tackle these questions.
Is Lp(a) the Best Kept Secret in Heart Disease?
Doctors worry about LDL cholesterol but rarely test for Lp(a). Statins can raise this risk factor for heart disease you've never heard about.
Some Sunscreens Are Contaminated with Benzene!
J&J just announced (7/14/21) a recall of NEUTROGENA and AVEENO aerosol sunscreens because these sunscreens are contaminated with benzene!
Will Boswellia with Turmeric Ease Your Joint Pain?
Boswellia with turmeric, both powerful anti-inflammatory plant-based supplements, helped a reader's hip pain. Might it help you too?
Is There a Link Between Statin Drugs and Gingivitis?
No one knows if statin drugs to lower cholesterol increase the likelihood of inflamed gums and gingivitis. Dentists must study this.
The Zantac – Ranitidine Weirdness Just Got Stranger
What are we to make of FDA flip flop flips on ranitidine/Zantac? For many people the ranitidine weirdness is overwhelming. Now Zantac is BACK!
Diet and Exercise Prevent Diabetes as Well as Medication Does
People at risk of diabetes were assigned to change their diet and increase their exercise; over 15 years, they were able to prevent diabetes.
Show 1265: The Advantages of Whole Brain Living
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a neuroanatomist who gained exceptional insights into the function of the whole brain from her stroke and recovery.
Study Shows No Need to Shun Coffee to Keep Heart Rhythm Regular
Doctors often tell patients to avoid caffeinated coffee to keep their heart rhythm regular. According to a new study, that isn't necessary.
COVID Deaths Remain Highly Divisive!
Life expectancy dropped dramatically in 2021. It's down by a startling year and a half! Many people do NOT believe reports of COVID deaths.
How Can You Keep Your Brain Healthy?
Staying mentally active and following a diet rich in colorful produce can help you keep your brain healthy. Having fun helps too!
Can Statins Help Protect Against COVID?
Statins are the most frequently prescribed drugs in the US. Can statins help protect against COVID? Could it be the anti-inflammatory action?
Bicycle Your Way to Avoid Heart Disease
In Denmark, middle-aged people who travel by bicycle are less likely to have heart attacks. People with diabetes live longer if they cycle.
Have You Lost Confidence in the FDA?
What's happened to the FDA? Has it abandoned patients and turned into a lap dog instead of a watch dog? Have you lost confidence in the FDA?
How Do You Weigh the Benefits and Risks of Aspirin?
Before starting a daily regimen, carefully consider the benefits and risks of aspirin. Are you more likely to be helped or harmed by this amazing drug?
Trelegy for COPD Leads to Hoarseness
Do asthma inhalers cause hoarseness? If you haven't seen the Trelegy for COPD 'The Power of 1-2-3' ad, please watch it! Trelegy side effects?
How Often Do You Get Up to Pee at Night?
Some readers find that eating raisins before bedtime means they don't have to get up to pee as often, or possibly not at all.
How Can You Treat Under-Breast Rash?
Finding a way to treat under-breast rash effectively can make a big difference in your comfort during the summer. Simple remedies may help.
Will Your Eyedrops Affect Your Heart Rate?
Beta blocker eyedrops like timolol for glaucoma can also lower heart rate and blood pressure. Patients may not be warned of interactions.
Can You Lower Blood Sugar with Cinnamon?
Both Ceylon and cassia cinnamon can help lower blood sugar, but Ceylon cinnamon is safer because it does not have coumarin.
COVID Cases Are Surging in Too Many Places
In parts of the country where vaccination rates are low, COVID cases are surging. Blame the Delta variant, but get vaccinated!
Show 1264: How to Make Exercise More Enjoyable
As humans evolved, they had to move to survive. They didn't exercise for their health, but now we do. How do we make exercise more enjoyable?
Can Vaccinated People Catch COVID?
Many people who have been vaccinated believe they are home free. But the Delta variant is nasty. Even vaccinated people catch COVID.
Does a Daily Cup of Coffee Reduce Your Risk for COVID?
Research utilizing the UK Biobank data demonstrates that drinking a cup of coffee a day can reduce your risk for COVID.
Can You Protect Kids from COVID at Summer Camp?
Kids are happy to go to summer camp this year, but in many places COVID cases are rising. Some camps have had outbreaks.
How to Choose Whole Grains for a Longer Life
Analyses of many long-term studies shows that eating whole grains for a longer life works best when people get at least three servings a day.
Toenails Too Thick to Clip Respond to Neosporin
Do you have trouble clipping toenails? A reader offers a solution for toenails too thick to clip. He also says bacteria can be to blame!
Scary Side Effects of Immune-Modulating Drugs
Drugs to dampen the immune system are BIG sellers. Humira and Enbrel make billions. How safe are these immune-modulating drugs during COVID?
Statins and Shortness of Breath (Pleural Effusions)
The FDA does not acknowledge a link between statins and shortness of breath. A reader wonders if statins and pleural effusions are connected.
Mustard For Cramps Has Amazing Scientific Explanation
Skeptics often dismiss remedies that they cannot explain. Such is true for mustard for cramps. But now there is an explanation and it is incredibly elegant!
Preventing Sunburn from the Inside Out
Most people think the only way for preventing sunburn is sunscreen. Sunscreens work! But aspirin and astaxanthin work from the inside.
Is Coffee Really Bad for You?
Studies show that coffee drinkers are less likely to get heart failure or die of heart disease. Unfiltered coffee, though, is bad for you.
COVID Critics Confused About Lingering Symptoms
The COVID critics want to forget about the coronavirus. But long COVID won't let us. An astonishing number of people may continue to suffer.
Birthday Parties Can Spread COVID When Infection Rates Are High
Even small gatherings like children's birthday parties can spread COVID when infection rates in the community are high.
Show 1224: What Is the Best Way to Manage Your Heartburn? (Archive)
Learn the best way to manage your heartburn without relying too heavily on PPI drugs like Nexium or Prilosec. Does diet help?
Natural Approaches for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
There are a number of natural ways to ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as bloating, stomachache, diarrhea or constipation.
Will a Mediterranean Diet Help Your Psoriasis?
French scientists found that psoriasis patients whose diets conformed least to a Mediterranean pattern had the worst skin problems. Perhaps a Mediterranean diet would help your psoriasis.
Do You Know Your Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Levels?
When was the last time you were tested for vitamin B12? What are the symptoms of a deficiency? Age and meds can cause a cobalamin deficiency.
Do You Love Your Liver Enough?
Are you nice to your liver? Most Americans take their livers for granted. That could be disastrous! Is coffee good for your liver? How much?
Can People Overdose on Potassium-Rich Foods?
Many people are low in potassium. That's because they take thiazide diuretics to control blood pressure. Is it possible to overdose on potassium-rich foods?