‘Vegans have a higher rate of Stroke’ according to a newly reported study. But a closer looks leaves a different impression.
So there I was: 20 lbs. heavier on my slight 5’3” body in just 2 months (and still steadily gaining!). Obviously “bio-identical” hormones was not the answer for me. “Now What?” I asked.
My Doctor Says I Have Pre-Diabetes. . . Now What (or SO What)? Does this mean I have diabetes? Or I’m likely to get it? Can’t I just take a pill? ‘No,’ ‘not necessarily but maybe’ and ‘you can but. . .’ are the short answers. You COULD take a pill for ‘pre-diabetes’ and you could take a pill (or…
She was walking out of church and suddenly found herself lying on the floor; trying to figure out how she got there. At 85, her broken hip could’ve killed her. Why didn’t it & what can you learn?
The in-office test for PSA (prostate specific antigen) was approved by the FDA in January. But it will cause more harm than good. Risks vs Benefits succinctly explained.
She was at her wits end. She felt like her diet was healthy; she was watching calories and carbs. . . and exercising. She was STILL having hot flashes. She was carrying around 30-40 extra pounds
A renowned medical research facility just lost $112 Million in fines due to research fraud. What do we do & who do we believe now? Ideas & ways to empower choice & knowledge.
The Medicalization of Life. . .The continuing saga Did you know that science doesn’t support and the U.S. Task Force on Preventative Medicine doesn’t recommend yearly physical exams for most people? Did you know that science doesn’t support & US Preventative Medicine Task Force doesn’t recommend the use of low dose aspirin to prevent a primary cardiovascular event in people…
New Black box warnings including cardiac death & an increased likelihood of flareups of the condition the drug is designed to prevent. . .
A Randomized Controlled Study of Parachutes; For Real! You could file this under “they (the most renowned medical journals) will publish anything.” But that would miss the point. (Note: this WAS published in the Christmas issue; an annual light-hearted look at health & medicine. Though studies in it ARE held to usual standards) These researchers set out to upset the…