It happens to almost all of us. We go out into the dry, cold winter air and our nose starts to run.
It’s known as “skier nose.” But it also has a medical name. Doctors call it “cold-induced rhinitis.”1
… Read MoreThis ‘Healthy’ Oil Is Linked to Alzheimer’s
Mainstream doctors have long touted canola oil as healthy because it’s low in saturated fat.
But as we’ve said for years, this is junk medicine.
… Read MoreIs Your Glassware Poisoning You?
Enameled glassware often contains toxic levels of the heavy metals lead and cadmium.
That’s the ominous finding of a new study by researchers from the University of Plymouth. They tested 72 drinking glass products, including tumblers, beer and wine glasses, and jars. More than 70% contained lead and cadmium.1
… Read MoreAre You a Fast Eater? You Need to Read This
Can the speed at which you eat affect your health?
A new study shows that people who eat fast greatly increase their odds of developing a common health condition that doubles their risk of early death.1
Scientists at Hiroshima University in Japan tracked the eating habits of 1,083 people for five years. During that time, subjects filled out detailed questionnaires about their lifestyle and eating habits, including speed of eating, physical activity, and medical history.… Read More
How to Tell When You Need Antibiotics
A new study may solve one of the biggest puzzles faced by family doctors.
American physicians write 47 million unnecessary prescriptions for antibiotics each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Almost all of them are for respiratory illnesses like colds and flu.
Doctors know that they are almost always caused by viruses and that antibiotics will have no effect on them.… Read More