The CDC tells us that if we stand at least 6 feet away from other people we will be able to avoid catching coronavirus.
Here are the exact words from CDC guidelines…
“To practice social or physical distancing, stay at least 6 feet (about two arms’ length) from other people who are not from your household.”
But this oft-repeated 6-foot rule is nonsense, according to new research that documents cases of people who caught the virus while staying well outside that distance.… Read More
Each year more than 300,000 seniors are hospitalized with hip fractures. For many of them, it is the start of a downward health spiral that ends in death.
One in five hip fracture patients will die within a year of their injury.[1]
A surprising number of people are at high risk for broken bones. About 40% of Americans over 50 have osteoporosis or low bone mass.… Read More
The incidence of thyroid cancer is skyrocketing in the U.S. It’s growing faster than any other cancer.
Thyroid cancer rates have more than doubled in the U.S. since the late 90s. Between 1998 and 2017, the number of cases went from 6.7 per 100,000 people to 13.3, according to the National Institutes of Health. More than 50,000 Americans a year are diagnosed with it.… Read More
Think drugstores are the only place you can get prescription medication? An alarming study found that all you need to do is turn on your faucet.
Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey and the Environmental Protection Agency tested water from 25 drinking water treatment plants across the U.S.
They found 47 different pharmaceuticals in the supposedly clean water being sent to homes.… Read More
A new study shows that one easy diet change can end annoying nighttime bathroom trips.
After age 50, most people wake up one or more times a night to urinate. This is a condition called nocturia. It can lead to sleep disruption, daytime tiredness, irritability, and stress.[1]
Most people with this problem are told to reduce the amount of water they drink before bedtime.… Read More
A major clinical trial shows that an inexpensive anti-inflammatory drug used since ancient times can significantly reduce the complications and risk of death in COVID-19 patients.
The lead researcher said the study brings “important hope” to the fight against coronavirus.[1]
Colchicine was first used as a medicine by the ancient Egyptians as far back as 1500 BC. It is derived from the crocus plant.… Read More