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You’ve tried physical therapy, painkillers, and even shots to end the agony. But your back pain still won’t go away.
You’re not alone. Sixty-five million Americans suffer from lower back pain. It’s the second most common cause of disability behind only arthritis.1,2,3
More than one quarter of adults say they have experienced low back pain in the past three months.… Read More
Common heartburn drugs can destroy your heart, brain, and kidneys, according to new research in the journal Circulation.
The study reveals the grave dangers of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). These include Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid.
Scientists found they speed aging of human endothelial cells. These cells line your blood vessels. When healthy, they form a Teflon-like coating. This keeps blood and waste products from sticking to vascular cells.… Read More
A new Johns Hopkins study shows that the health care professionals we trust to safeguard our lives are actually killing us.
Researchers found that medical errors claim about 251,000 lives every year.1 Only heart disease and cancer kill more Americans.2
Dr. Martin Makary is a professor of surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He led the study, which was published in the BMJ.… Read More
Move over red wine. Research has found that an ingredient in beer has surprising health benefits.
A new study at Oregon State University found that a natural substance in hops lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar, and reduces weight gain.1
Xanthohumol (XN) is a natural flavonoid found only in hops. Hops are the flowers of a perennial vine native to Europe.… Read More
Most men think of yeast infections as a “woman’s problem.” But both sexes get them.
And now there’s new evidence that yeast infections can cause serious, life-changing problems in men.
A candida overgrowth is the most common type of yeast infection. It strikes millions of Americans a year. A new Johns Hopkins study reveals that candida may cause mental illness in men.… Read More
A new study shows there may be a way hopelessly addicted smokers can protect themselves from lung cancer.
Tobacco causes 90% of lung cancers in America.1 In 2015 more than 200,000 Americans developed lung cancer. Over 150,000 died from it.2
The best way to prevent lung cancer is to quit smoking. But millions of people are unable to kick the habit.… Read More