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Vitamin D Supplements Fall Short on Fall Prevention
Neither high-dose nor low-dose vitamin D supplements were effective at preventing falls in a study of older women.
Lowering LDL Cholesterol Isn’t Enough: The Hidden Risk of Lp(a)
Many health care providers believe that lowering LDL cholesterol with drugs will prevent heart attacks and prolong life. What about Lp(a)?
BP Drug Lisinopril: Swollen Genitals or Intestinal Blockage?
The BP drug lisinopril is # 1 for hypertension. The ACE drug can cause ANGIOEDEMA of the lips, mouth, abdomen, penis and testicles. BE AWARE!
Sniffing Out New Treatments for COVID (Azelastine) Offers Promise!
Do new treatments for COVID include the OTC antihistamine nasal spray azelastine? What about nitric oxide? Is ivermectin still a contender?
Nicotine Patch for Memory: Can It Fight Brain Fog and Dementia?
Nicotine patch for memory: pilot studies looked hopeful; big trial disappointed. What does it mean for you for brain fog or long COVID?
What Is Blackseed Oil Good For?
Blackseed oil, derived from Nigella sativa, has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Studies are promising but inconclusive.
Coconut Defeats Daily Diarrhea
Eating coconut can often reduce or eliminate diarrhea, whether it is due to IBS or to dietary indiscretion. Overdoing can cause constipation.
Do Statins Lower CoQ10 Levels? Can Supplements Correct That?
Cholesterol-controlling statins lower CoQ10 levels, but supplements do not reliably reverse muscle side effects.
Brutal Winter Causes Excruciating Dry Skin and Bleeding Fingertips
Dry cold weather wreaks havoc on skin. What can you do when fingertips crack and skin feels like sandpaper? Save 20% on Urea Skin Relief!
Flu Frenzy! How Should You Deal with a Bad Flu Season?
Have you caught a bad cold or the flu this year? We are in the middle of a terrible influenza outbreak! Has the flu shot let us down?
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