If you're a woman, I have important news for you. Researchers in Kentucky have determined that you could have a dangerous deficiency. And they want to make sure it's corrected right away. Oh wait a second. No, no--this is just another mainstream "alert" to get you on more drugs. You ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:July 21, 2016
UPDATED:April 20, 2016
Study finds gaping holes in the cholesterol and heart disease hypothesis
It was recently 'Cholesterol Week' here in the UK. It was accompanied inevitably with a rash of stories about the perils of cholesterol and how we should be more aware of our cholesterol levels and do something about them if they're raised. This will all no doubt help to swell the coffers of the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Heart Risk for Aspirin Quitters
Despite what you've heard from decades of TV commercials, the last thing your heart needs to help it keep beating is a daily dose of aspirin. But if you've already started on the so-called "aspirin therapy," don't stop -- not right away anyway, because a new study finds that quitting could bring ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 20, 2016
The Truth About Lowering Cholesterol
The truth of the matter is our bodies need cholesterol, and it is highly unlikely that cholesterol will cause heart disease or otherwise harm our health. Lowering cholesterol levels has been a major focus of the medical profession for the last three decades. A routine doctor's visit entails ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Statins on the ropes
It's the one drug practically everyone's taking--but nobody needs. You might even be on it yourself, because docs just can't help themselves when it comes to cholesterol meds. I call it the "statin reflex" because every time a doctor sees a high cholesterol level, his arm reflexively goes into ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Statins up your stroke risk
You do everything your doctor orders and STILL keel over -- doesn't seem fair, does it? Well, life's not fair -- and death isn't, either... because a new study confirms that hemorrhagic stroke patients who take cholesterol meds actually face a higher risk of a second hemorrhagic stroke. And ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Heart-friendly Vitamin E Under Attack
Vitamin E must be doing something right -- because the mainstream is suddenly coming at it with a vengeance. Researchers claim that this essential nutrient can increase the risk of stroke, and are warning people away from supplements. But don't toss your E supply in the trash just yet -- because ... Read More ›
December 16, 2015
New Study Reveals Vitamin E Dangers: Don’t Buy a Word of It!
Sometimes the mainstream media acts like a hulking, simple-minded, Frankenstein. Here's the latest from "Frank" on vitamin E: "Vitamin E cause stroke. Me no like stroke. Me no like vitamin E! Argh!" Thanks, big guy. That's really...not helpful at all. It's Alive! With headlines such ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Stroke and Stroke Rehabilitation
Strokes affect millions of people every year and can be deadly. Some occur suddenly and some have pre-stroke warning signs. TIA's or transient ischemic attacks may or may not happen prior to having a stroke. During a TIA, a blood vessel going to the head of neck becomes partially occluded. This ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Sweet stroke prevention
There are a few things I make sure I'm always stocked up on -- good beer, good pasta, and good dark chocolate. The darker, the better. We've already known about a few health benefits of eating a few bites of dark chocolate a day, and now there's one more to add to the list. Harvard researchers ... Read More ›
