A new study finds that 20% of patients who’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure actually don’t have it.
This means more than 10 million Americans are taking hypertension medications for no reason.
How can this be?
… Read MoreNew Statin Danger Revealed
Would you jump into the middle of a fire to get out of the smoke?
A new study finds that is exactly what you do when you take statin drugs.
In the last 20 years, statin use has skyrocketed. At the same time, type 2 diabetes has become an epidemic. The new research shows the two trends are no coincidence.
… Read MoreNever Ignore These 3 Subtle Signs of a Stroke
If you suffer a stroke, fast treatment can mean the difference between life and death.
But the signs of stroke can be subtle. It can be difficult to know if you should call 911 or if you have a minor problem that will go away on its own.
It’s crucial that you know the difference.
… Read MoreDid Too Much Exercise Give ‘Biggest Loser’ Trainer a Heart Attack?
If there were a poster child for heart health, it would be Bob Harper.
He’s in impeccable shape. (If there’s an ounce of fat on him, it’s not visible.) He’s an avid CrossFit athlete. He’s an expert on nutrition, having written several books on the subject. He meditates regularly to reduce stress.1
And at age 51, he’s relatively young.
… Read MoreNot Only Can Fast Food Kill You… So Can the Wrapper
We all know that fast foods are loaded with bad fats, chemical preservatives, carbs, sugar, and calories. But now there is another reason to stay away from the stuff.
Researchers from the Silent Spring Institute in Newton, Mass., tested more than 400 fast food wrappers and boxes. They came from 27 chain restaurants across the country.
They found that 46% of the wrappers contained the toxic chemical fluorine.… Read More
Study: Heartburn Pills Raise Risk of Serious Infections
We’ve been conditioned to think stomach acid is bad.
It’s usually associated with something unpleasant, like acid reflux or acid indigestion.
TV commercials for Prilosec and other acid reflux drugs have helped spread the notion that stomach acid is something you should try to eliminate.
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