When someone in your house gets the flu, you probably say to yourself, “I’m next.”
That’s understandable. The flu virus is relentless. Every time a flu sufferer coughs, it propels the viruses six feet in the air. When the viruses land on any surface, they can infect anyone who touches them for up to 24 hours.
… Read MoreWe’ve been telling you for years about the importance of a high-protein diet. It’s a great way to maintain your strength as you age and avoid the muscle loss that leads to frailty, falls, and impaired mobility.1
Now a new study reveals the best way to maximize the benefits. It turns out it’s not only the amount of protein you eat that matters.… Read More
If you walk into your doctor’s office with symptoms of an enlarged prostate, chances are you’ll walk out with a hormone-based drug.
These medications are a standard treatment. They include the drugs Avodart and Proscar. But a new study shows that when you take them, it’s likely you’ll only be trading one health problem for another.
… Read MoreBig Pharma has long known that blocking an enzyme called Cathepsin K (CatK) stops bone loss and prevents osteoporosis.
But the industry’s quest to bring anti-CatK drugs to market has been a spectacular failure. In clinical trials, these drugs have caused so many horrific complications that the FDA has refused to approve any of them.
… Read MoreTeatime can help you get a slimmer waistline.
That’s the conclusion of a new UCLA study that found drinking tea—even without dieting—causes weight loss. That’s great news for the 45 million Americans who struggle on diets each year.1
… Read MoreUrinary tract infections plague millions of women. The conventional treatment is antibiotics. But often, the bug quickly returns.
Now, a new study shows that the solution to recurring UTIs is as close as your faucet.
UTIs are caused by bacteria overwhelming the body’s natural defenses in the urinary tract. The most common symptoms are a burning sensation during urination, back or stomach pain, and needing to urinate frequently.… Read More