Cork Tree Extract May Fight Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is:
(A) Almost always fatal
(B) The #4 leading cause of cancer death
(C) Curable only when caught in the early stages
A new study published...
Cocoa Flavonols for Heart Health
The world’s been going kookoo for cocoa, and researchers are catching on. As more and more people trade in the milk chocolate for dark—rich...
The Link Between Poor Sleep and Widespread Pain
Widespread pain, such as that associated with fibromyalgia, afflicts 15% of women and 10% of men over age 50. A UK study published in...
Avocados for Weight Management
Experts estimate we need upwards of 50-85% healthy fat in our diets, but due to the Standard American Diet and the FDA’s promotion of...
PPIs for Acid Reflux Linked to Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Are you among the 50% of Americans who suffer from acid reflux (aka gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or peptic ulcer disease)? If so, chances...
Ear Acupuncture for Weight Loss
A recent study published in the BMJ journal Acupuncture in Medicine suggests that continuous stimulation of acupressure points on the outer ear can help...
Zohydro: Pain Reliever or Addictive Narcotic?
Doctors, activists, even state attorney generals are up in arms over the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to approve the use of the...
Think Positive When You Pop That Pill!
Positive thought has been linked to less stress, happier moods, and enhanced health. A recent study now shows that when you think positive you...
The Genetically Engineered Non-browning Apple
There’s no denying it. We live in an aesthetically driven world…so much so that even the sight of a browning apple can turn us...
The FDA Takes Baby Steps to Eliminate Antibacterial Soap
On the heels of its recent admission that antibacterial soaps don’t do the job any better than conventional soaps and water…and may actually carry...