We tend to think of cancer as a single disease. A killer that strikes out of nowhere. But the truth is it isn’t a single disease at all. It’s a bunch of different ones. And with that variety, comes a bunch of different symptoms. Some of which are so subtle or seemingly unrelated they’re ... Read More ›
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January 14, 2021

November 29, 2017
Drinking coffee could lower risk of cancer and liver disease
Coffee lovers it’s time to break out those beautiful beans and start celebrating… again. Because a new UK study has confirmed your favorite breakfast beverage doesn’t just taste good. It’s good for you too. In fact, according to their number crunching, drinking coffee could lower your risk of ... Read More ›

February 8, 2018
7 foods that could help block sun damage
Yesterday we touched on one of the problems of getting too little sunshine… vitamin D deficiency. But getting too much can be a problem too, leading to skin damage and even cancer. If you spend a lot of time outdoors it can be a bit of a balancing act. Your best bet is to head for the shade after ... Read More ›

October 18, 2021
Your 2017 guide to fun in the sun with safe sunscreens
For most parts of the country, the warm weather has arrived. But if there’s still a nip in the air where you live, that will soon be changing. And that means more time spent outside enjoying fun in the sun with friends and family. Since so many folks are low on vitamin D, especially seniors, it’s ... Read More ›

June 24, 2016
Dried plums could lower risk for colon cancer
Colorectal cancer, which includes both cancers of the colon and rectum, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the US (not including skin cancers). In 2015, it’s estimated there will be more than 93,000 new cases of colon cancer (and nearly 40,000 cases of rectal cancer) diagnosed. [1] As ... Read More ›

September 1, 2016
Over 50% of folks have this hidden cancer-linked vitamin deficiency
What vitamin do we need in amounts up to 25 times higher than the government recommends for us to be healthy? What vitamin deficiency affects over half of the population, is almost never diagnosed, and has been linked to many cancers, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, depression, ... Read More ›
March 25, 2016
Say goodbye to skin cancer
Question: I've read your advice on increasing vitamin D levels by getting plenty of sunshine, but my concern is that I've had skin cancer in the past and my doctor warned me that going out in the sun without sunscreen will make it return. Is there anything I can do to prevent that from ... Read More ›
March 25, 2016
Could shying away from the sun increase our risk of melanoma?
It's a glorious warm and sunny day today in London, UK. A shadow was cast, though, by this story which appeared today in one of the UK's national newspapers. It concerns the tragic death of a 21-year-old lady from malignant melanoma. We're told that that the victim 'hated the sun' and did her ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Big question marks over airport full-body scanner safety
You've made it to the airport on time. You check the monitors and find your gate number. Now just one last thing: It's time for the big decision. You can step into the scanner, or you can be taken aside for the security pat-down. The idea of a thorough pat-down from a complete stranger is pretty ... Read More ›

June 12, 2018
Make a Date with Chili Pepper
Dear Pharmacist, You've mentioned that cayenne pepper is very healing for the stomach and can prevent ulcers. How can that be? I thought chili pepper would burn a hole in your gut faster than you could say, "hot chili pepper." Not so? - Feelin' the heat, Plano, TX Answer: Not ... Read More ›
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