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Surgeons’ Dirty Little Secret

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, General Health

If there’s one time you want your doctor’s full attention, it’s during surgery.

Most patients don’t realize that surgeons often perform two surgeries at once. They do this to maximize their income.

Most hospitals and Medicare allow the practice. It’s widely known as “double booking.”

An alarming study shows the extent to which double-booked surgeries put patients at risk.

Researchers in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto reviewed case histories of more than 90,000 patients.… Read More

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This “Healthy Oil” Is Linked to Alzheimer’s

In All Health Watch, Alzheimer's and Memory, Cognitive Health, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article

Mainstream doctors have long touted canola oil as healthy because it’s low in saturated fat.

But as we’ve said for years, this is junk medicine.

It’s possible for canola oil to be healthy…if it’s processed without heat. But it rarely is.

Mass-market canola oils are heated to the point that they produce chemicals called aldehydes. They can build up in your body and lead to heart disease and cancer.… Read More

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Underneath the Mistletoe, Can You Kiss Cancer Goodbye?

In All Health Watch, Cancer, Featured Article

When you think of mistletoe, you no doubt picture a holiday kiss under a sprig of the plant.

But in addition to being an iconic Christmas symbol, mistletoe is one of the most widely studied alternative therapies for cancer. There is evidence that it not only boosts survival but it may reduce tumor growth, support the immune system, and ease the side effects of chemotherapy.… Read More

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Christmas Eve Is the Most Dangerous Day for Your Heart

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, Heart and Cardiovascular, Heart Attacks

Cardiologists have long known that Christmas is the time when you are at most risk for a heart attack.

They even have a name for it. It’s called “holiday heart syndrome.”

A study shows that Christmas may be even more dangerous to heart health than previously believed. The research was conducted by cardiologists in Sweden. It was published in The British Medical Journal.… Read More

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The Delicious Holiday Treat That Cuts Cholesterol

In All Health Watch, Cholesterol, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Heart and Cardiovascular

If you’ve been gorging on chocolate and nuts over the holidays, there’s no reason to feel guilty, a study finds.

In fact, you may be doing your heart a favor.

Penn State University researchers found that choosing the right kind of chocolate and nuts can actually help you improve your cholesterol readings.

Previous studies have shown that when eaten separately, almonds and dark chocolate can help prevent heart disease.… Read More