Even in the midst of the deadly opioid addiction epidemic that grips our nation, there’s one claim from Big Pharma that has never been challenged… That opioids relieve pain better than anything else after surgery.
But a new study finds it’s not true. When you take opioids following an operation, you not only risk addiction. The drugs may actually prolong the pain.… Read More
For decades, mainstream doctors warned that eggs were just about the worst food for your heart.
The American Heart Association issued guidelines saying that eating eggs causes cholesterol levels to rise. This would lead to clogged arteries and heart attacks.
A few years ago, researchers started questioning this conventional “wisdom.”
… Read MoreNo one wants to take pills they don’t need to.
But millions of patients are taking unnecessary hypertension medications because their doctors use incorrect procedures when taking blood pressure readings. This can result in falsely high numbers and unneeded prescriptions.
… Read MoreAs we head into summer, it’s time to enjoy barbecues, poolside parties, and hikes through the woods. But the warm weather also brings mosquitoes.
Americans used to think of them as mere pests. The itchy bites were annoying, but nothing that could cause any real damage to our health.
… Read MoreAmericans have an average life expectancy of 78.7 years. That’s shorter than almost all other high-income countries.
The U.S. ranks 31st in the world for lifespan. We’re behind even small, poorer countries like Cyprus and Malta.1
… Read MoreWhen your knees hurt, your first impulse may be to stay off of them. But a new study of golfers shows that’s exactly the wrong strategy.
Researchers found that golfers with knee osteoarthritis are better off walking the course than taking a cart.
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