Hollywood legend Patty Duke likely had one chance at survival.
The beloved star of “The Patty Duke Show” contracted sepsis after suffering a ruptured intestine.
The best hope for any sepsis patient is early treatment, say doctors.1 Once the condition progresses, it spins out of control. Poisons spill into the blood and death follows quickly.
… Read MoreActress Patty Duke lost her life on Tuesday to America’s invisible killer.
Unlike breast cancer, it has no iconic ribbon. President Obama has not made it a priority like he has done with Alzheimer’s disease. It has no high-profile fundraising efforts like those against colon cancer, stroke, or diabetes.
Yet it kills far more people than any of those conditions.
Sepsis takes 258,000 American lives a year.… Read More
Nicotine is harder to kick than heroin.1 That’s why many smokers just can’t quit.
They try the patch, the gum, drugs like Chantix, hypnotism, cold turkey… You name it. They know full well that cigarettes cause cancer and lung disease. But no matter how hard they fight, nicotine wins.
If you’re hopelessly addicted to cigarettes, researchers may have found a way to save your lungs.… Read More
Most people have heard that a chemical in plastics called BPA can damage health.
Studies link it to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, infertility, asthma, and other problems.1 BPA is also known as Bisphenol A.
The public outcry over its use in children’s sippy cups, water bottles, food containers, and the lining of metal cans led some manufacturers to use a different chemical.… Read More
Researchers have found that certain foods can help you lose weight without dieting. They promote fat burning, build lean muscle, boost your metabolism, and suppress your appetite.
Don’t get me wrong. They are not “miracle” weight loss secrets. But they contain nutrients that can help you drop pounds while making you feel full. This way you can avoid the biggest diet pitfall of all…snacks.… Read More