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Avoiding blindness in old age does not require a horror show of drug side effects May 1, 2012
“I’d rather get a stick in the eye than…” Well, it turns out the two leading treatments for macular degeneration are just that. Yes…Lucentis and Avastin, do get injected right into your eye.
Breast cancer overdiagnosis due to mammograms may be even higher than we thought April 30, 2012
“Why won’t you get a mammogram?” I heard that question from several people after I mentioned my mammogram problem a few days ago. Whenever I hear that question, I have a question of my own: “Where do I start?”
Yes, dietary supplements may give you "expensive urine," but also significant disease protection April 25, 2012
“The only sure thing about dietary supplements is they give you expensive urine.” That oh-so-clever little quip always reveals a lot about the person who speaks it. It’s a very lazy thing to say. They’re just parroting what they’ve heard from someone else. And they haven’t bothered to do their homework.
Long-term vision health requires diligent control of ultraviolet ray exposure April 24, 2012
Turns out the people donning those curious sunglasses may not be fashionistas but they are pretty smart about protecting their eyes. Those mega-wraparound sunglasses block nearly 100 percent of ultraviolet rays. Anything less than that increases risk of photokeratitis, which is sunburn of the cornea.
Cancer patients may avoid chemo side effects with a simple, non-drug technique April 23, 2012
The old adage, “Feed a fever, starve a cold,” has long been debunked. Whether you have a fever or a cold, your body needs high quality nutrients. But starving — or rather, fasting — might actually be a great cancer-fighting tool.
This list could prevent physical hardship and save you money, but it's missing one key item April 17, 2012
Every year, my doctor and I do the same dance. He gives me a prescription for a mammogram. And, out of respect for him, I wait until I’m out of his office to throw it out.
Right now is the best time to answer future urgent health care questions April 4, 2012
“Any new symptom in an older person should be considered a drug side effect until proven otherwise.” That quote, from a geriatric specialist, appeared in an e-mail I sent you last year. And now that quote haunts my friend Dan.
This very popular pill is one of the worst things you can put in your body April 3, 2012
From here on out, any medical professional who recommends statin drugs to healthy patients is either delusional or in denial (or borderline criminal!). Either way, it’s time to get over it.
Acetaminophen use just got a little more complicated and a little more dangerous March 29, 2012
Now, you might think that in our age of advanced medicine there would be no room for nonsense health guidance like that. But believe it or not, a brand new way to treat emotional pain has just emerged, and it’s even more foolish than whisky for newborns.
A “miracle” breast cancer drug appears to have preventive benefits, but also serious drawbacks March 20, 2012
After last year’s study, your doctor might tell you that Aromasin cut breast cancer risk by more than half in post-menopausal women. And technically, that’s true. But here’s a somewhat less impressive way of looking at the same results: According to New Scientist, if 94 menopausal women take Aromasin for three years, one case of breast cancer would be prevented.
Could the treatment for incurable diseases (like Alzheimer’s and MS) be hidden inside a cure for the common cold? March 15, 2012
And it all started with what was then considered an impossible goal. More than 20 years ago, Dr. Juan Hancke, a forward-thinking Chilean scientist, was recruited to Sweden by a pharmaceutical company. His mission: to discover a cure for the common cold. He did just that…as HSI first told you back in 2001. But Dr. Hancke’s discoveries didn’t end there. In fact, they’re still going on. And the latest research brings us truly astonishing news about what this natural cold cure can really do. It takes on incurable diseases. With no toxicity, no deadly side effects.
Watch brown spots, crow’s feet, and expression lines disappear for good as you rejuvenate your skin from the outside in March 15, 2012
A perfect marriage of ancient herbs and cutting edge science, this formulation delivers true rejuvenation for your skin: erasing age spots, smoothing wrinkles, reducing puffiness, and getting rid of those troubling crow’s feet. All while it helps you avoid new damage, so your skin stays healthy and beautiful.
