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This shot could be worse than the disease it aims to prevent February 1, 2017
The vaccine for Lyme disease may have been one of the most dangerous shots ever created. And it could be back in your doctor’s office again before you know it. Nineteen years ago, a shot to protect us from this tick-borne illness was approved by the FDA. And just a few years later, the company […]
A little more of this mineral can do wonders for your health January 18, 2017
If you’ve had it with coming down with every single cold or infection that’s going around, there’s one tiny thing you can do to jumpstart your body’s own defenses. And while this “micronutrient” is easy enough to find, close to 40 percent of seniors in the U.S. are deficient in it, making them more susceptible […]
Opioids for chronic pain: more risk, less relief January 17, 2017
Over the past couple of years, it’s been hard to miss the exploding opioid painkiller crisis. For some, and under just the right circumstances, they can bring much needed pain relief. But they also can take you in the opposite direction before you know it — with tragic consequences. But here’s something you probably haven’t […]
Dozens of drugs – including eye drops – can cause glaucoma January 11, 2017
The bad news is that over three million in the U.S. suffer from glaucoma. The even worse news is that figure is expected to rise by 58 percent in a little over a decade. And of course, that’s being blamed on more and more people entering their golden years. But while it’s true that your […]
Researchers solve the mystery of what really causes RA January 5, 2017
Could the cause of rheumatoid arthritis have just been found? If you or a loved one suffers from this debilitating condition, you’ve probably been told the basics. How it’s an autoimmune disease, and that for “some reason” your immune system has started attacking healthy tissue. As to why, you’ll be told that’s not yet “fully […]
The Real story behind the Celebrex 'safety study' November 22, 2016
If you suffer from chronic pain, especially pain from arthritis, your doctor may have given you an Rx for Celebrex. Celebrex is the only “COX-2 inhibitor” left on the market. The others, Vioxx and Bextra, were stripped from pharmacy shelves after tens of thousands of patients suffered heart attacks and strokes while taking them. But […]
How to lower your blood sugar without drugs! November 21, 2016
If you have type 2 diabetes, no doubt it rules your life. Every day there are so many choices that come down to that one looming question: Am I controlling my blood sugar? But now, researchers (who were actually looking at ways to lower blood pressure!) have made an amazing discovery. And it’s one you […]
FDA approves killer med for toddlers November 16, 2016
As far as horrific drugs are concerned, the blockbuster Enbrel may be the worst of the worst. Enbrel carries a black-box warning for fungal and deadly bacterial infections… and cancer and TB. Even the FDA issued a warning about a very rare kind of white blood-cell cancer years ago. But none of that seems to […]
Could an ancient treatment replace blood pressure meds? November 3, 2016
There’s no question that blood pressure meds are among the most dangerous drugs out there. But if you’re currently taking one, or your doctor is on your back about starting one, here’s some especially good news. Researchers at the University of California Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine have not only confirmed that a type […]
Study finds your gut can help guard your brain against Parkinson’s October 25, 2016
Could the key to avoiding terrible brain diseases like Parkinson’s all begin in your gut? That’s what a group of researchers have recently discovered. They found that special cells in the intestines can hunt down and fix damaged neurons in the brain that can lead to this crippling disease. These are findings that could be […]
Feds finally admit alternative therapies relieve pain without drugs October 11, 2016
Tai chi for fibromyalgia? Yoga for back pain? How about acupuncture for knee arthritis? If you think these are recommendations coming from a group of aging hippies, well, they’re not. That advice, and plenty more like it, is straight from the feds — the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). That’s the federal […]
Unsealed documents trace opioid crisis back to drug companies October 5, 2016
The numbers are jaw-dropping: Every day around 78 Americans die from opioid drugs. These aren’t just junkies buying them from a guy on the street corner. They could be your friends, neighbors or the people you see around town every day. And these meds came right from their doctor’s Rx pad. The opioid crisis has […]