Big Pharma knows that every year millions of Americans make a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking.
That’s why you see so many TV commercials this time of year for smoking-cessation drugs. There’s only one problem…
The drugs don’t work.
… Read MoreCan Sex Cause Cardiac Arrest?
It’s a common Hollywood plot: An older man in bed with his mistress suddenly drops dead.
But does this ever happen in real life? It actually does, a new study finds.
… Read MoreWhy Cold Air Makes Your Nose Run
It happens to almost all of us. We go out into the dry, cold winter air and our nose starts to run.
It’s known as “skier nose.” But it also has a medical name. Doctors call it “cold-induced rhinitis.”1
… Read MoreAlmonds, Dark Chocolate Lower Bad Cholesterol
If you’ve been gorging on chocolate and nuts over the holidays, there’s no reason to feel guilty, a new study finds.
In fact, you may be doing your heart a favor.
… Read MoreThis ‘Healthy’ Oil Is Linked to Alzheimer’s
Mainstream doctors have long touted canola oil as healthy because it’s low in saturated fat.
But as we’ve said for years, this is junk medicine.
… Read MoreIs Your Glassware Poisoning You?
Enameled glassware often contains toxic levels of the heavy metals lead and cadmium.
That’s the ominous finding of a new study by researchers from the University of Plymouth. They tested 72 drinking glass products, including tumblers, beer and wine glasses, and jars. More than 70% contained lead and cadmium.1
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