Starving for protection | added 2008/02/28
According to a recent study, if you take one of the bisphosphonate osteoporosis drugs, your chances of developing bone necrosis are three times higher than if you avoided their so-called protection.
A burning question | added 2008/02/28
Breathing what paraffin candles give off has been compared to breathing diesel fumes.
Glossed over | added 2008/02/27
The Too Faced cosmetics company and our stevia-spinning pal Coca Cola have teamed up to create lip glosses promising to help you lose weight.
No bones about it | added 2008/02/27
Magnesium is important for all sorts of body functions, and it has some great therapeutic effects, but you also should be taking it along with calcium to fight bone loss.
Steeped in mystery | added 2008/02/25
Coke is teaming up with another company to bring a product called Rebiana to the market.
Vitamin solutions for a less-than-perfect world | added 2008/02/25
While the naturally concentrated forms of vitamins might be the best option, you shouldn't totally avoid synthetics.
New recruits | added 2008/02/21
Statins. It’s pretty clear that, if you truly want to protect yourself from heart disease, you can’t live with them.
Mood food | added 2008/02/21
If you’re following a low-carb diet, it’s possible that not enough L-tryptophan will penetrate your brain, and you could wind up depressed.
No sweat? | added 2008/02/20
Research indicates that saunas’ high temperatures increase the production of a substance called nitric oxide synthase in the arteries.
Victory of the vices | added 2008/02/18
“‘This study suggests that the time will come where people can eat French fries without plugging their arteries.’”
Do-it-yourself | added 2008/02/18
If your testosterone levels are low, or even just slightly lower than normal, you can actually raise them without taking testosterone itself.
The heart of the matter | added 2008/02/14
The ad for the Cypher heart stent has a new slogan: "Life wide open." As in the artery-opening surgery you'll need to obtain one of these medical devices.
All in the alignment | added 2008/02/14
It may very well also eliminate the misalignment that could be the root cause of the pain you noticed around your breastbone.
Get what you pay for | added 2008/02/13
A recent study published in the journal Health Services Research found that patients who saw physicians taking part in a "pay-for-performance" incentive program received better care than those who saw physicians not participating in the program.
A helping hand | added 2008/02/13
A Texas physician named John Ellis discovered years ago that many conditions involving the hands can be alleviated with vitamin B6.
Making men happy | added 2008/02/11
Researchers from the International Medical Center of Japan and the National Institute of Health and Nutrition recently discovered that folic acid may help ease symptoms of depression in men.
Growing pains | added 2008/02/11
When knee pain occurs in children between the ages of 10 and 15, it's usually a condition called Osgood Schlatter's disease.
Mystery meat | added 2008/02/07
The FDA insists that the products on the receiving end of their latest stamp of approval — meat and milk from cloned animals — are safe and just as nutritious as the "regular" versions.
The dark side of dark chocolate | added 2008/02/07
Dark chocolate has become the latest media darling. And there is evidence showing that it offers some health benefits.
Bursting bubbles | added 2008/02/06
According to a study by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, sugary drinks like soda may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
All in the wrist | added 2008/02/06
There are two different natural approaches to treating carpal tunnel syndrome that you may want to consider before opting for surgery.
Getting even | added 2008/02/04
The large-scale Women's Health Initiative study came screeching to a halt because of the dangers associated with those "FDA-approved hormone therapy drugs."
Melatonin's evil twin | added 2008/02/04
By taking Rozerem, instead of melatonin, you're exposing yourself unnecessarily to potential side effects, however minimal, that can be avoided by using Nature's original version.
NATURAL RESPONSE – Iodine: All the benefits, none of the stains | added 2008/02/01
Q: I just finished reading your article on iodine…Throughout the article, you mentioned staining as a major issue in topical use. As the mother of a chronically ill child, I have picked up a few tricks through the years, and one of them is removing iodine stains.
The beehive bacteria-destroyer and 3 other herbs that will help keep you denture-free | added 2008/02/01
The beehive bacteria-destroyer and 3 other herbs that will help keep you denture-free By Kerry Bone Between electric waterpicks and toothpastes promising everything from whiter teeth to an end to tartar buildup, I think its safe to say that dental hygiene has come a long way since they days when people gnawed on sticks to [...]

