FDA Slow to Recognize Asbestos Danger in Powder
Although the FDA has known for decades that some talcum powder might be contaminated with asbestos, for most of that time it overlooked the risk.
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 too much to take. But there are alternatives.
Yogurt and Fiber Lower Your Chance of Lung Cancer
A study of over one million people found that those who ate the most yogurt and foods rich in fiber had less chance of lung cancer.
Why Doesn’t Cancer Treatment Also Include Exercise?
Have you ever been diagnosed with cancer? What about a loved one? Cancer treatment is challenging. Exercise is important for recovery and durable remission.
Drug Shortage Threatens Children with Cancer
Many children with cancer count on treatment with vincristine for recovery. This medication is now in critically short supply.
Show 1186: What Happens When Doctors Make Diagnostic Errors?
No one knows quite how many diagnostic errors doctors make each year, but the number is high. Some have serious or deadly consequences.
Mushrooms May Protect Men from Prostate Cancer
Middle-aged Japanese men who eat mushrooms often have a significantly lower likelihood of being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Does Your Medicine Pose a Cancer Risk?
Establishing a drug-induced cancer risk may take 5 to 10 years or longer. The FDA rarely requires such long-term research. That leaves great uncertainty.
Is Meat OK to Eat Now? Do Food Flip-Flops Make You Mad?
Public health experts have told us for decades that red meat causes heart attacks and cancer. But new studies question that dogma. Is meat OK after all?
Do Onions and Garlic Cut the Risk of Breast Cancer?
Epidemiologists find that Puerto Rican women who eat lots of onions and garlic have a lower chance of breast cancer.
The Resurrection of Aspirin as an Anticancer and Pregnancy Drug
We used to say that aspirin was the Rodney Dangerfield of drugs...it didn't get much respect. New evidence suggests aspirin as an anticancer agent should.
You Have Likely Been the Victim of Diagnostic Mistakes
Diagnostic mistakes are surprisingly common. They can lead to disability or death. A new study identifies the most common conditions that are often missed.
Popular Heartburn Drug (Zantac/Ranitidine) Tainted with a Carcinogen
Is ranitidine (Zantac) tainted with a carcinogen called NDMA? Should it be recalled? The FDA says NDMA is in ranitidine, but no worries. We're not so sure.
Nivolumab Offers Benefit for Hard-to-Treat Lung Cancer
People with non-small-cell lung cancer that didn't respond to chemo have a much better chance of survival if they are given the immunotherapy nivolumab.
Should You Take a Drug to Prevent Breast Cancer?
The USPSTF says a woman at high risk can benefit from taking a drug to prevent breast cancer. A woman whose risk is low will probably benefit very little.
Show 1179: What Should You Do About Digestive Distress?
Listen to find out when your digestive distress might signal a serious problem and when you could manage it at home with simple remedies.
Why Should You Eat Colorful Veggies?
People who consume a flavonoid-rich diet full of colorful veggies, berries and fruits are less likely to die prematurely from heart disease or cancer.
Is It Better to Get Protein from Plants or Animals?
People getting most of their protein from plants and consuming a healthful plant-based diet are more likely to live longer and less likely to get diabetes.
Show 1175: How to Mix Conventional and Ayurvedic Medicine for Cancer
Hear how an American physician decided to mix allopathic and Ayurvedic medicine to treat his metastatic neck cancer. Should we all learn to combine them?
Do People Who Eat Nuts Live Longer?
A study of older Americans show that people who eat nuts live longer. However, peanut butter eaters get no advantage.