It’s been a mystery why last year’s flu shot was so ineffective. Until now. Going into the flu season, the vaccine was considered a good match with the predominant circulating viruses. And since that match is critical to its effectiveness, the shot should have been a winner. It wasn’t. Not even close. According to a […]

Do you sometimes wish you could press the “refresh” button to get a clearer-head, stronger memory, and maybe even a fresh outlook? It’s easier than you might think. All you need to do is add a little music to your day. You might be saying to yourself, “But I do that already.” You may not, […]

Sleepless seniors’ new best friend: an effective non-drug sleep aid If you’re having trouble getting to sleep, the last thing you should do is take a prescription or over the counter sleeping pill. Oh, of course the drug will work. There’s no doubt about that. But there’s a reason why they refer to sleep aid […]

Last week I told you about stunning new evidence showing that statins may dramatically increase risk of type 2 diabetes. We’ve seen enough of these studies now to know the statin/diabetes threat is real. Sadly, it’s played down by drug companies and health authorities who cling to the dying myth that statins are life savers. […]

In October we saw plenty of pink ribbons and heard a lot of talk about breast cancer awareness. (I covered this topic several times last month. To read up, click here to search the archives.) And yet, there wasn’t much attention paid to a study that might revolutionize awareness of the disease in a way […]

Considering I just told you earlier this week how a popular class of drugs (SSRI antidepressants) can increase type 2 diabetes risk, today’s piece might seem like déjà vu. But what I’m sharing today is brand new evidence — this time confirming that cholesterol-lowering statin drugs do indeed increase risk of type 2 diabetes. Billions […]

Last week we talked about muscles and a daunting condition called sarcopenia — the loss of muscle mass that all of us experience as we age. But as Dr. Michael Murray made clear, you can give your muscles a great deal of support by consuming plenty of high-quality protein. That’s a perfect place to start. […]

A new study might make parents think twice before allowing doctors to medicate their children with antidepressant drugs. University of Maryland (UM) researchers note that over the past two decades, antidepressant use among children and adolescents has nearly doubled. This statistic sounds shocking, until you consider that roughly one in every six Americans uses a […]

Is there arsenic in your drinking water? And could it be causing cancer? The answer to that second question is easy. And unfortunately, it’s “Yes.” Exposure to arsenic increases risk of lung, bladder, and kidney cancer. But is it in your water? The answer to that one is: Probably. The good news is, just a […]

You may have heard the news recently that exposure to a dangerous weed killer is on the rise in California. And if you’re not a California resident, you might have breathed a sigh of relief that the danger isn’t at your doorstep. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Even if you live as far away as […]