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Show 1307: Cocoa Compounds and the COSMOS Trial
A rigorously conducted, multi-year experiment with cocoa compounds vs placebo showed that they may reduce cardiovascular mortality.
Will COVID-19 Increase the Risk for Later Dementia?
Neurologists worry that SARS-CoV-2 infection may affect the brain and raise the possibility of later dementia as a consequence.
Do Flu Shots Protect You from Alzheimer Disease as Well as Influenza?
Several studies suggest that flu shots protect older adults from dementia as well as from infection. Regular immunizations seem to work best.
STOP Arguing Over Aerosol Transmission of COVID-19!
How can you avoid airborne transmission of COVID-19? Even if you caught COVID once or got 4 shots, you are not protected! Dr. Fauci got it.
Does the Coronavirus Persist and Could it Cause Long COVID?
Millions of people are suffering with symptoms of long COVID. Could the coronavirus persist by hiding in pockets within the digestive tract?
Will IV Vitamin C Help Fight Sepsis?
High-dose intravenous vitamin C injections did not change the biomarkers for sepsis resulting from infection. However, more people on the vitamin survived.High-dose intravenous vitamin C injections di
Benzene In Sunscreen? What’s the Latest?
Last summer we were told about benzene in sunscreen. 25 million products were pulled off shelves. But is benzene gone? Where's the FDA?
Will Celery Seed Ease Your Knee Pain or Gout?
Some readers are delighted to discover that celery extract relieves longstanding knee pain as well as the discomfort of gout. Others agree it is helpful.
Will High Drug Prices Soon Destroy Healthcare?
Are drug companies killing the golden goose? High drug prices are breaking the bank. It is almost impossible to figure out the pricing system
Does Generic Celecoxib Measure Up to Celebrex?
The question is asked if generic celecoxib relieves joint pain as effectively as brand name Celebrex. Many visitors say no!
How to Cure Toenail Fungus
To cure toenail fungus, prescription medicines may work, but home remedies are less expensive. All require a lot of patience and persistence.
Medicine to Ease Rosacea
Dermatologists may prescribe topical treatments including ivermectin to ease rosacea. Light therapy may also help.
Juice-Vinegar-Pectin Mixture Eased Joint Pain
Drugs to ease joint pain come with a long list of serious side effects. Remedies from the kitchen like a juice-vinegar combo may help.
Balancing on One Leg for 10 Seconds Predicts Longevity
Older people who could stand on one leg for at least ten seconds were less likely to die over the next several years.
Show 1306: The Best-Kept Secret in Heart Disease
In our Saturday broadcast, Dr. Tsimikas explains why lipoprotein a is the best-kept secret in heart disease. What can we do about Lp(a)?
Why Are There No Effective Alzheimer’s Drugs?
New studies challenge the amyloid theory of Alzheimer's disease. Is that why there are no effective Alzheimer's drugs? Another drug fails!
Is the FDA Wrong About Testosterone Heart Risk?
A new meta-analysis of 35 placebo-controlled studies did not find evidence of a testosterone heart risk, despite the FDA's warning.
Should You Be Taking Vitamin Supplements?
Many medications can interfere with good nutrition. If you are taking pills for certain conditions, perhaps you should be taking vitamin supplements.
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Risk of Alzheimer Disease
A large study finds that older people with low vitamin D levels are more vulnerable to dementia than those with higher blood levels.
Improve Indoor Air Quality to Fight COVID
Have stopped wearing a face mask? Most people have. But COVID is spreading! Why don't we try to improve indoor air quality to avoid COVID?
Can You Lower Your Cholesterol with Bergamot?
Some research suggests that an extract of the citrus fruit bergamot can lower cholesterol much as red yeast rice does. Is it right for you?
Can You Get Off a PPI Without Suffering Heartburn?
One reader found a way to get off a PPI without withdrawal symptoms: Eat just one low-carb meal a day to reduce discomfort.
Wasp Sting Was Nearly Fatal
Wasp sting was nearly fatal! Anything that triggers a serious allergic reaction calls for emergency treatment. Epinephrine saves lives.
Prednisone Withdrawal: Can You Ever Stop Corticosteroids?
Corticosteroids are prescribed to millions of people. Many may not be informed about side effects or strategies for prednisone withdrawal.
Is Tinnitus an Adverse Reaction of COVID Vaccines?
A new study suggests that COVID can cause tinnitus and vertigo. Many readers also report tinnitus as an adverse reaction of COVID vaccines.
Are All Natural Deodorants Free of Aluminum?
Have you been seduced by the word natural? It seems safer than synthetic. Some natural deodorants and all antiperspirants contain aluminum.
Show 1305: When Will the COVID Pandemic Be Over?
In our interview this week, Dr. Aaron Carroll discusses when the COVID pandemic will be over and how to improve our response.
Do Hair Care Products for Black Women Raise Risk of Breast Cancer?
Hair care products marketed to Black women are likely to contain paraben preservatives. In laboratory research, breast cancer cells react.
What Happened to Ivermectin? The Big Disappointment!
What are the results from the latest COVID study with ivermectin? Researchers at Duke and Vanderbilt provide new data from a clinical trial!
New Omicron Variants and Scary COVID Stats!
There were some grim stats this week. And the Omicron variant is spreading like wildfire. There's good news too. The Moderna booster works!
Warning: This Will Be a Bad Summer for Lyme Disease
With a big increase in the number of white-footed mice that harbor Borrelia burgdorferi, 2022 might be a bad summer for Lyme disease.
Show 1212: Should You Worry About Forever Chemicals?
PFAS compounds called forever chemicals persist in soil and water for decades. The EPA says even low levels found in water are dangerous!
Putting Old Familiar Brands to New Weird Uses
If you like to learn about new uses for old drugs, this article is for you! We love repurposing old familiar brands of household products.
Is Drinking Coffee Good or Bad for You?
A review of data on more than two million volunteers found that people drinking coffee regularly are less likely to develop liver cancer.
Is a Loved One Taking Too Many Medicines?
A doctor wrote to us to tell us his aunt was taking 25 different prescription drugs--way too many medicines! What happened when she cut back?
A Supplement to Help You Maintain Cognitive Function
A new supplement, Memory & Focus, from CocoaVia is designed to help you maintain cognitive function at optimal levels.
What Are the Alternatives to Colonoscopy?
How good are the alternatives to colonoscopy, such as FIT or Cologuard, for detecting colorectal cancer? When should you start?
Why Put Aluminum in your Armpit When You Could Use MoM?
Save 15% on any of our 2 oz. MoM (Milk of Magnesia) deodorants. Why do people prefer magnesium to aluminum? Use Discount Code: NewUser
How Can You Make Plantar Warts Disappear?
Remedies to make plantar warts disappear range from simple–soaking the foot in hot water–to complex, such as silver duct tape.
Will Nopal Cactus Control Blood Sugar?
Nopal cactus has a long-standing reputation for lowering blood sugar. Scientific studies confirm that it can be helpful.