08/31/2008 - You don’t have to be a gym rat to battle atrial fibrillation
According to the results of a new study, light to moderate exercise – and I mean REALLY light, like walking a few blocks or even dancing – can actually prevent atrial fibrillation in the elderly.
08/29/2008 - FDA ignores dangers of food coloring
Consumer advocacy groups are working overtime trying to get the FDA to wake up to the dangers of artificial food colorings-especially for children.
08/27/2008 - Big Pharma threatens the future of psychotherapy
Advances in medical science – and in the marketing of that science to consumers – have led to the belief that nearly every ailment there is, be it physical or mental, can be solved with a pill.
08/25/2008 - Breast self-examinations do more harm than good
For years, I’ve said that breast self-examinations are a complete waste of time for women. And now, as always, the health care industry is belatedly catching up to my way of thinking.
08/24/2008 - The truth about vaccine defenders
I’ve told you for years that many of the pro-vaccine crowd are hardly as unbiased and independent as they claim.
08/22/2008 - Do statins reduce dementia? Don’t bet your life
Check out this latest study on statins: According to a report in the journal Neurology, researchers are claiming that stains can reduce the risk of dementia.
08/20/2008 - Popular air fresheners may have deadly scents
According to researchers from the University of Washington, air fresheners and fragranced laundry products often emit literally dozens of chemicals – some of which are considered toxic by federal law.
08/18/2008 - Prostate treatment leads to brain woes
A new study has found that men whose prostate cancer is treated with hormone deprivation therapy could experience memory loss and difficulty in concentrating.
08/17/2008 - Mexico shirks responsibility for illnesses
According to the latest news, the FDA seems to have FINALLY tracked the source of the recent outbreak of salmonella.
08/15/2008 - Why you should ignore all that exercise nonsense
I came across an annoying little piece on the L.A. Times health blog the other day. It was a typical exercise harangue, pestering people to get a minimum of an hour of exercise every day.
08/13/2008 - Soy linked to dementia
It turns out if you eat soy products, you’re demented – literally. Research from Indonesia has discovered a link between high consumption of tofu and poor memory.
08/11/2008 - Promising new melanoma treatment
There might be some good news in the fight against melanoma – as long as doctors are able to replicate the success they’ve had with one remarkable patient.
08/10/2008 - Disease of illegal immigration spreads to America’s poor
It’s all over the news these days: Exotic diseases are on the rise here in the U.S.
08/08/2008 - LA bans fast food restaurants
In the interest of “public health and safety,” the city council of a South Los Angeles district has told fast food chains that they can’t open new restaurants in the area for the next year.
08/06/2008 - How HRT affects you gallbladder
The facts continue to bear out my belief that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is one of the most dangerous scams being foisted upon our nation’s women by both Big Pharma and a willing health care community.
08/04/2008 - Taking a second look at nutrition labels
A new study out of Britain reveals that nine out of 10 regular food items produced specifically for kids have incredibly poor nutritional content.
08/03/2008 - Do you need to protect your kidneys from global warming?
Scientists – and I use that term very loosely – are apparently worried that global warming will lead to an increase in the incidence of kidney stones.
08/01/2008 - Diabetes drug boosts sex life
Men with diabetes are prone to low levels of testosterone, but a new clinical trial has revealed that a topical, gel-based testosterone replacement therapy could improve not only the sufferers’ response to insulin – it may also improve their sex lives.
