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Glyphosate: Even if it doesn’t give you cancer, is it still bad for you?
It’s considered one of the most disastrous German acquisitions since the occupation of Stalingrad in World War 2: Bayer’s takeover of Monsanto, makers of the herbicide glyphosate, and “Roundup-ready” genetically modified seed. The $63 billion-dollar acquisition has…read more
Categories:Environmental Health
Leyla Weighs In: A novel study of New Yorkers with acne
While epidemiologic studies report a low incidence of acne in non-developed nations, clinicians and researchers suggest that environmental factors such as diet play a role in the development of acne. To this end, examination of the Glycemic…read more
Categories:Skin and Hair Skin Conditions
What you need to know about the new coronavirus
At this point, it’s safe to assume that you’ve heard of the new strain of coronavirus originating in China and the global panic it has caused. But how worried should you actually be? This week, I’m taking…read more
Categories:COVID-19 Flu General Medicine Lung Health
Leyla Weighs In: The Exercise Rx
The benefits of exercise cannot be overstated. It is an important component of a healthy lifestyle that includes diet, fresh air, pure water and sunshine. To put it another way, exercise is a powerful medicine. This medicine makes…read more
Categories:Exercise
Add turmeric to your healthy living goals for 2020
By Gina Haynie
Intro: I’ve been talking about the benefits of turmeric for a VERY long time. Here’s a succinct rundown of its health benefits from the folks at Future Pharm, who have developed a highly potent delivery system for this core supplement ….read more
Categories:Inflammation Joint Health Sponsored Supplements
Winter Shorts
With the holidays behind us, we’re hunkering down for winter 2020. But it’s sure not been quiet on the health/nutrition front. Here are some of the stories that have fascinated me: IV vitamin C vs. septic shock:…read more
Categories:Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems General Medicine Men’s Health Obesity Supplements
Maintaining optimal gastro-intestinal health – how can supplements help?
Learn about some novel ingredients for GI health from my good colleagues at Protocol for Life Balance. Their formulas are backed by the latest science. —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from one of our trusted…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Sponsored Supplements
Who’s leading the charge in 2020 to combat the epidemic of diet-related disease?
It has now been acknowledged that unhealthy diet is one of the leading risk factors for preventable death, exceeding even the toll caused by smoking. Last year, the Lancet reported that globally, one in five deaths are…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Man’s 4th Best Hospital by Samuel Shem: A Review
In the late 70s and early 80s I underwent my training in internal medicine at some of the busiest hospitals in New York City. The AIDS epidemic was raging. Poverty, urban decay and crime were taking their…read more
Categories:General Medicine
Leyla Weighs In: Is your New Year’s Resolution to lose weight?
I would advise the following: Don’t count on commercial weight loss diets. I’ve had many clients over the years who have embarked on commercial weight loss programs–many with little success. Sure, they lose weight as long as…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Nutrition Controversies Obesity
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Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
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Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
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Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
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I just returned from a dive trip to Turks and Caicos and wanted to share…
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Q: According to my latest bloodwork, I have low levels of ferritin. Can you shed…
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Dr. Antonio Bianco, recipient of the American Thyroid Association’s John B. Stanbury Thyroid Pathophysiology Medal,…
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