Most of us figure that after we get sunburned, there’s not much we can do to ease the suffering.
Aloe gel or a cold bath might help a bit. But for the most part, we are doomed to suffer… At least for a day or two.
Now, a new study finds there is an effective, natural remedy. Researchers have discovered that taking a single high dose of vitamin D within an hour of being sunburned eases the sting.… Read More
Most of us worry about high blood pressure. And for good reason. It leads to heart disease and increases your risk of stroke and early death.
That’s why millions of Americans take hypertension medications. But a Harvard University analysis recently revealed a new danger associated with these drugs.1
… Read MoreLike so many other things, mainstream medicine was completely wrong about coffee.
Cardiologists traditionally advised heart patients not to drink coffee. They assumed the stimulant effect could lead to an irregular heartbeat. Then a 2014 study found that coffee drinking actually protects against atrial fibrillation.1 2
We were also warned that coffee increases cancer risk. A 1991 World Health Organization report listed coffee as “possibly carcinogenic.”… Read More
We’ve warned you for years about the dangers of proton pump inhibitors (like Prilosec, Prevacid, and Nexium) and other popular acid-suppressing medications for treating heartburn.
They expose you to a wide range of serious health problems, such as osteoporosis, heart attacks, kidney and liver problems, and vitamin deficiencies.
Now, a new study shows that the medications may be even more risky than anybody thought.… Read More
The most common heart operation in the U.S. is bypass surgery. More than 200,000 are performed each year.1
During the procedure, the surgeon typically takes a vein from your leg and uses it to reroute your heart’s blood supply around a blocked coronary artery.
Although the surgery is common, it’s still serious. The doctor must crack your chest (cut through your sternum) to access your heart.… Read More