We’ve been telling you for years that statin drugs are overprescribed. Nearly 30% of Americans over 40 take them to lower their cholesterol. But mainstream doctors ignore the fact that more 75% of people who suffer heart attacks have normal or low levels of cholesterol.
And they downplay the side effects. They include muscle aches and increased risk of diabetes. They are also linked to memory loss, artery calcification, and vitamin deficiencies.… Read More
There’s no doubt about it… We love white teeth.
Teeth whitening products are a huge business. They bring in more than $5 billion a year.[i]
But a new study found they come with a downside… They can damage your teeth.
The research was presented at the Experimental Biology 2019 meeting.[ii]
The scientists investigated whitening strips…probably the most popular method of over-the-counter dental whitening.… Read More
Having to get up repeatedly at night to use the bathroom is more than an annoyance. It can destroy your chances for restful sleep. Of course, that means you’ll be tired and less productive during the day.
But a new study shows that nocturnal bathroom trips may signal something more serious.
The research was performed at Japan’s Tohoku Rosai Hospital. Scientists examined 3,749 subjects.… Read More
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. And osteoarthritis–also called “wear-and-tear” arthritis–is the most common form of the disease.
More than 40% of people over 70 have it.[1]
Mainstream doctors use painkilling drugs as the first-line treatment. Or they recommend joint replacement surgery. One often has side effects. And the other is invasive, painful, and requires a long recovery.… Read More
About one out of 20 Americans now uses e-cigarettes. Sales have increased 14-fold in the last decade.
Many people figure they are not as bad as tobacco cigarettes.
But the fact is, until now, no one has really known what they do to your body.
A major new study quantifies the risks.
E-cigarettes or vapes are electronic devices that contain a combination of liquids and chemicals.… Read More
Luke Perry’s fans were shocked when they heard he died Monday of a stroke.
The hunky star of “Beverly Hills, 90210” was only 52.[i]
Isn’t that too young to have a fatal stroke?
Strokes are typically associated with the elderly. But more than a third of the people who have one are under 65.[ii]
And youthfulness can actually work against them, according to Dr.… Read More