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ACL knee surgery is supposed to be one of the triumphs of modern medicine.
A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common knee injuries among athletes. Every year, about 150,000 Americans suffer it.1
Years ago, people who ruptured their ACL would have to go through life with a “bum” knee. There was not much that could be done.… Read More
Only the FDA would ban a toxic substance from soap…but continue to allow it in toothpaste.
That’s what it did with triclosan. It’s a chemical linked to cancer, thyroid problems, and hormone disruption in children.
The FDA explains its bizarre position by claiming triclosan prevents gum disease. But if something is too toxic to put on your skin, should you be putting it in your mouth?… Read More
Most of us know at least one elderly person who seems to defy age.
They are in perfect health. In great shape. They look far younger than their age. And they do it without taking any medications.
A new study may have discovered their secret.
… Read MoreWhen was the last time your health care provider had you sit quietly for 12 minutes before taking your blood pressure?
Probably never.
And that means you’re readings may be falsely high.
… Read MoreMetabolic syndrome doesn’t summon the same dread as other major killers.
That may be because it isn’t a distinct disease. Instead, it’s a “constellation” of symptoms. They include abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. Together, they add up to metabolic syndrome, which doubles your risk of early death.1
… Read MoreThis vitamin doesn’t get much attention. But a new study shows it may be the single most important nutrient for your heart. It prevents a serious and common condition that often leads to sudden cardiac arrest.1
Researchers from Augusta University in Georgia wanted to find out if this vitamin could stop left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). It is a gradual enlargement and thickening of the walls of your heart’s left ventricle.… Read More