Lately you may have heard about pharmaceutical firms making huge donations to charities that cover patients’ drug copayments. But instead of applauding their generosity, you should be angry. Very angry.
For every dollar they donate, they get thousands, sometimes millions, back in profits.1
Where do they get this massive windfall? From you, the taxpayer.
… Read MoreLosing weight on a high-protein, low-carb diet has an unexpected benefit. Besides a slimmer body, it can help you sleep better.
That’s the finding of two new Purdue University studies that show going on a high-protein weight loss plan improves sleep.1
In the first study, 14 overweight men and women increased their protein intake while reducing overall calories. This had the effect of lowering carbohydrates.… Read More
We all are tempted to give our dogs treats. But sneaking him a bit of food from your plate can have deadly consequences.
The dangers of people food for dogs made headlines recently when the FDA issued a warning regarding xylitol.
Many people don’t know that this sweetener is toxic to dogs. It’s commonly found in sugar-free candies, jams, jellies, toothpaste, chewing gum, and baked goods.… Read More
A heart drug taken by millions of Americans can lead to dementia, a major new study finds.1
Coumadin is the brand name for warfarin, an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It is the number one drug prescribed for atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of irregular heartbeat that affects about 3 million U.S. adults. More than 2 million Americans take warfarin.… Read More
Going to church dramatically improves health, new research shows.
In a 20-year study, Harvard scientists found that women who went to religious services twice a week were one-third less likely to die compared to non-attendees.1
The study included data on more than 75,000 U.S. women between the ages of 46 and 71.
… Read MoreThere is a popular notion that doctors die differently than the rest of us.
They know end-of-life interventions are unlikely to work and can cause suffering, according to this assumption. So when their time comes, physicians choose not to spend their final days hooked up to machines. They stay away from the ICU. They are more likely to die at home surrounded by family and friends.… Read More