An alarming new study has uncovered an important reason to avoid antibiotics.
Researchers found that using antibiotics increases the risk of colon polyps, a precursor to colon cancer.
Colon cancer is also known as colorectal or bowel cancer. It kills more than 50,000 Americans a year. It is the second-leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States, behind lung cancer.… Read More
During the campaign, Donald Trump appeared to be the picture of wellness. He kept up a grueling schedule.
Aside from a case of the sniffles during one debate and the fact that he carries a few extra pounds, he showed no signs of ill health.
But unlike other candidates, Donald Trump did not release his medical records. Instead, he had his doctor write a letter attesting to his good health.… Read More
America has become a nation of pill poppers. In the last 12 years, the percentage of people taking five or more prescription drugs has nearly doubled, to 15% from 8%.
Nearly 60% of American adults now take at least one drug daily. That’s up from 51% just a dozen years earlier.1
Big Pharma spends millions every year on advertising and marketing.… Read More
At one time, the idea of tossing down a few billion live bacteria a day for your health might have seemed strange. After all, bacteria are one of the primary causes of disease.
But today, probiotics—or “good” bacteria—are widely accepted. Sales of probiotic products have soared in recent years. They are expected to hit $10 billion next year.1
And consumers are starting to discover that probiotic benefits go beyond digestive health.… Read More
For decades, women have been told to be vigilant for one sign of breast cancer above all others: a lump on the breast. Women are taught how to perform self-exams for lumps as part of breast cancer awareness campaigns.
But the emphasis on breast lumps hides a surprising fact: The first symptom of breast cancer is often something else. In 17% of breast cancer cases, the earliest sign is not a lump, according to a new study.… Read More
A lethal new health threat has arrived in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—and nervous doctors—warn it is contagious, drug-resistant, and extremely deadly.1
Federal health officials report that 13 cases have already been confirmed. Four people are dead. And they fear the infection could spread quickly across the country.2
The fungus is part of the Candida family, Candida auris (C.… Read More