Early Infections and Dementia Risk: A Surprising Hidden Warning

A new Finnish study reports a link between infections and dementia risk. Learn why many diverse infections could affect the brain negatively.

Shingrix Dementia Prevention: New Research & Brain Protection!

Could a shingles shot help protect against Alzheimer’s? New Data support Shingrix dementia prevention. Watch a video of Dr. Geldsetzer!

Podcasts

Show 1472: Beyond Lyme: Stealth Infections from Flea and Tick Bites

Flea and tick bites can be much more serious than you may think. These arthropods transmit dangerous pathogens, including Bartonella.

mRNA Offers Promise Against Pancreatic Cancer

New treatments described at AACR offer promise against pancreatic cancer. FDA is reviewing one. This disease kills 50,000 Americans annually.

Will Ozempic Lead to Hair Loss?

Ozempic (semaglutide) seems less likely than some other medications to trigger cardiovascular problems, but diabetic retinopathy may worsen.

Beyond Weight Loss: Can GLP-1/GIP Drugs Curb Alcohol Cravings?

Could GLP-1/GIP drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound curb alcohol cravings? New research explores this unexpected benefit and how it might work.

Tick-Borne Illnesses: One Bite Could Bring Many Problems!

A single tick can carry many pathogens. A person who is bitten might develop two or more tick-borne illnesses, including alpha gal syndrome.

How Slick Marketing Attempts to Humanize Pharmaceuticals

Nicotine for Brain Power: Promise, Peril or Placebo?

Curiosity is growing for various cognitive enhancers. Nicotine for brain power delivers mixed & uncertain results: both positive and negative.

Were the Boy Scouts Right That Nail Polish Works for Chigger Bites?

Dermatologists tell us that nail polish is absolutely ineffective against chigger bites. Boy Scouts and readers insist that nail polish works!