Breathe deep on your inhaler… and boost your stroke risk! – Issue 51

Dear Health-Conscious Friend, The list of health dangers from FDA-approved products just keeps growing… The watchdog agency has issued warnings about allergic reactions to chemicals in lung inhalers. They’re also urging you to be careful with denture cleansers, too. But on a positive note, the FDA succeeded in identifying the suspicious substance that sickened—and even

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Overweight Patients More Likely To Develop Dementia

Middle-aged people who have excess abdominal fat may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to findings published in the American Neurological Association’s online journal, Annals of Neurology. More than 730 participants, 70 percent of whom were female patients, were enrolled into the study. The average age of participants was 60 years old. A

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The Importance Of Testosterone For Men And Women

On average, the adult male body produces about 20 to 30 times the amount of testosterone that an adult female body does. So why do women need to be concerned about this powerful sex hormone? In both men and women, testosterone plays a key role in health and well-being. It’s linked to increased libido, energy,

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Scientists Say “Imitation” Cholesterol May Provide Health Benefits

The typical Western diet has no shortage of rich, tasty foods loaded with fat and calories. And this is one reason why the number of Americans with high levels of cholesterol and heart disease has skyrocketed! But Northwestern University scientists said they’ve developed a synthetic form of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. And they indicated it

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New test may detect Alzheimer’s in record time! – Issue 42

Dear Health-Conscious Friend, If you sometimes find yourself struggling to remember names… phone numbers… or fond memories, you’re not alone. Research shows an astonishing 76% of Americans suffer from memory lapses and decreased alertness. But the good news is… …scientists have invented a remarkable new device that can help doctors diagnose memory problems quickly. And

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Master Your Own Health – Issue 29

Dear Health-Conscious Friend, You probably know by now you just can’t rely on the medical establishment to keep you healthy. The medicines doctors and government agencies approve as “cures” often cause more problems than they solve! But if you’re ready to take charge of your health—you’re going to love today’s Monday edition of Health News

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Gut Proteins May Trigger Grain Allergies

Researchers at the University of Chicago Department of Medicine say they have found what may be a trigger for celiac disease, which is a genetic inability to digest the gluten found in certain grains. A study published in the journal Nature found that two molecules appear to signal an inflammatory response in the body. One

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New Vaccine Shows Promise for Treating Prostate Cancer Patients

Layne Lowery A new method for administering a prostate cancer vaccine may provide a safe—and possibly more effective—treatment for prostate disease. A study led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute (NCI) found the method known as metronomic dosing provides continuous low doses of an immune system booster. According to an

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