For anyone interested in science, this is a clarion call for better vetting, a change in attitude about what gets published and a plea for less emphasis on “exciting” new findings, and more attention to careful (boring) studies which
More controversy over statins. This time for seniors over 70 with no heart risk. There is evidence of harm linked to statin use in seniors, he added, including muscle aches, liver toxicity and gastrointestinal distress; growing evidence of impaired
One more reason to resist statins unless absolutely necessary.
So a new study shows that injecting epidural saline is just as good as injecting steroids for low back pain. I think this should be a rather big deal. This study was painstakingly done reviewing all appropriate studies to date,
Traveling ( in Stockholm for the ISAMS conference) so won’t discuss this at length. But noteworthy is how nuanced any advantages of hormone therapy are. Go natural, take herbs and get acupuncture. First, Do No Harm. October 1, 2013
Experts are acknowledging the rise of resistance bacteria and, finally, the overuse of antibiotics, not only in humans but in animals too. Yikes! We’ve talked about the hazards of antibiotics on the blog and in newsletters here, here and here
Click here for this informative video about simple nutrition and lifestyle advice for better living and longer life. The presenter makes the scary point that Medical Care is one of the largest contributors to premature death in the country!! (hat
As the kidz say, read the whole thing. A Glut of Antidepressants By RONI CARYN RABIN Over the past two decades, the use of antidepressants has skyrocketed. One in 10 Americans now takes an antidepressant medication; among women in
I am making my way through “Epidemic of Absence” by Moises Velasquez-Manoff. (love the exotic name.) It is a fascinating look at the research and thinking behind the theories that autoimmune conditions, including autism, may be because we’ve eradicated
We discussed this on the blog a few years ago here. In a nutshell, there are findings or dysplastic cells that when found on testing are called “cancer.” The problem is that once that term is out there, both doctor
