We’ve warned you for years about the dangers of proton pump inhibitors (like omeprazole, lansoprazole, and esomeprazole) 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. One study found they even increase coronavirus risk.
Now, research shows that the medications may be even more risky than anybody thought.… Read More
The FDA made big headlines a few years ago when it banned the antibacterial chemical triclosan from hand soaps and body washes.
It’s linked to cancer, thyroid disorders, and fertility problems.[1]
We should all feel safer, right?
Actually, the ban did practically nothing to protect our health. That’s because it’s filled with loopholes to accommodate the chemical and cosmetic industry.… Read More
Swimming and bicycling are great exercises. But if you’re at risk for osteoporosis or you want stronger bones, you need something else.
Researchers have found that jumping and resistance activities—not cardio or endurance workouts—promote stronger bones.
Dr. Pamela Hinton is an associate professor of nutrition and exercise physiology at the University of Missouri. She led a study that examined which workouts were best for bone health.… Read More
Almost half of people over 65 have some degree of hearing loss.[1]
And scientists have found a surprising reason why so many seniors are going deaf.
Yes, the ear-splitting rock concerts from years ago may have taken their toll…
But there’s another culprit as well, one that may be even more harmful.
Experts at the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Foundation say that the one thing people do most often to maintain their ear health actually can damage their hearing.… Read More
For years, doctors recommended that seniors take a baby aspirin every day to prevent heart attacks and strokes. That advice seemed to make sense because aspirin is a blood thinner.
Doctors and patients figured it could stop the blood clots that lead to those deadly events.
The only problem was that there were no large, well-designed studies that actually showed this to be true.… Read More
Colonoscopy may be the most-hated medical screening.
The prep is miserable. You have to fast the day before. Then you have to take a laxative. This means hours of stomach cramps…and multiple trips to the bathroom.
And the procedure itself is no picnic, either.
It requires general anesthesia and a day of downtime. There is risk of bowel perforation. This is rare, but it can be life-threatening.… Read More