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If you want to keep your liver, ditch these popular meds October 18, 2017

If you were to take a diagram of the human anatomy and put a pin everywhere that a study has shown acid-blocking drugs can harm, you’d either run out of pins… or run out of space! Because these meds (called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs) can harm almost every single part of your body. They […]

Could you fall victim to a predator 'guardian'? October 18, 2017

Dear Reader, You might think that what I’m about to tell you is the plot of a bad “Movie of the Week.” And I wish that was the case. But for many seniors, this unbelievable scenario has turned retirement dreams into actual living nightmares. It’s not because of an accident or an illness… but a […]

Mom taken to court over vaccine fears that are all too real October 17, 2017

Yet another Michigan mom has been hauled into court over her refusal to vaccinate her child. Lori Matheson told a judge that she “started reading literature on vaccinations,” and what she learned not only violated her religious beliefs, but it was enough for her to make up her mind — she would not be allowing […]

Forget statins -- these cholesterol meds are even riskier October 10, 2017

At first, the FDA said that the shiny new cholesterol drugs Repatha and Praluent would be reserved for people with HeFH, an inherited disease that causes super-high cholesterol numbers. Then we heard that these risky meds could also be prescribed for another limited group: folks who had tried everything but just couldn’t get their LDL […]

Fluoride found to be even more dangerous than we knew October 9, 2017

When there’s a baby on the way, you know how every little thing a mom touches is carefully scrutinized. From deciding what’s for dinner to taking a pill for a headache, being pregnant means whatever you do, you’re doing for two! But while moms — even the most careful ones — believe they know what […]

The most dangerous way there is to get some shut-eye October 5, 2017

Yesterday, I told you how lack of sleep can set you up for major health issues including weight gain, cancer, and Alzheimer’s. Now, here’s the flip side of the story, and it’s just as bad — maybe even worse. A new survey done by the National Poll on Healthy Aging from the University of Michigan […]

One of the best habits you can have to be healthy October 4, 2017

If the last time you got a good night’s sleep was when you nodded off to Johnny Carson, you’re setting yourself up for disaster. Because getting the right amount of ZZZs is more than just a good idea — it’s something that can add more candles to your birthday cake. On the other hand, losing […]

What you don’t know about gum disease can kill your love life (and we’re not talking about bad breath!) September 28, 2017

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Study finds no-cal sweeteners can trigger diabetes September 28, 2017

Here’s an easy way to get on the fast-track to diabetes: Start using artificial sweeteners. If you’re wondering how that could be… when diabetics are told they can safely swap them out for sugar… that’s a very good question. But it’s one that won’t get a very reassuring answer. It looks like the American Diabetes […]

Superfund sites can pose hidden toxic threats during hurricanes September 21, 2017

When it’s not enough to simply batten down the hatches As first Harvey, and then Irma, wreaked havoc over a several states, we were all glued to our TVs, watching and waiting. But despite the obvious ways these storms cause destruction, there are other dangers that come along with them — even more than just […]

Are all those medical tests and drugs really necessary? September 19, 2017

According to a just-out report, there’s a really good chance that, at some point in your life, you’ve taken unnecessary drugs… submitted to tests that weren’t required… or undergone a procedure that you didn’t need. We’ve been telling you for some time now that loads of unnecessary drugs and medical procedures are being ordered every […]

Dangerous RA drug on fast track to approval September 18, 2017

When it comes to drugs for rheumatoid arthritis, it looks like there’s no risk the FDA considers too big for you to take. Life-threatening infections, tuberculosis, liver damage, cancer — it’s all acceptable, expected, and part and parcel of the RA drug package. Then, there are the especially scary RA meds known as JAK inhibitors. […]

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