This past March, the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ran a heated editorial warning about the looming collapse of the entire medical research system. And I say…bring [...]
Month: January 2015
Yes, I know, breast cancer prevention must begin in childhood
Last month, Dr. Graham A. Colditz made headlines in an online medical journal with a big, new announcement that breast cancer prevention must begin in childhood. Of course, this finding is true. [...]
Follow these six rules for keeping your hands germ-free
Earlier this month, I reminded you of the problems associated with the influenza vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) even admitted that this year’s vaccine is a complete failure. They [...]
Plant lives matter too
I respect and admire all those who protect animals and protest animal cruelty. I also support and have volunteered my time with Physicians for Social Responsibility in Bethesda, MD. This [...]
Legalization of marijuana brings greater problems
A lot of people think you can’t overdose on marijuana. But that statement defies logic. Of course, you can overdose on marijuana, as with any drug or herb. Just ask all the overworked ER nurses [...]
Marijuana-related ER visits and hospitalizations skyrocket
I realize some Daily Dispatch readers don’t like my writing about marijuana. (Hopefully, you’re still reading.) But facts are stubborn things. And as more facts about the dangers of marijuana [...]
Triclosan continues to cause harm
The cold and flu season is in full swing. So you need to make sure you wash your hands and face frequently with soap and water. You can also keep some hand sanitizer with you and in your car for [...]
New research shows blockbuster drugs cause Type II diabetes
Last week, I explained how the typical pattern of heart disease in the U.S. changed dramatically over the past 30 years. You see, during our parents’ and grandparents’ generations, hypertension [...]
Statins raise risk of cataracts
Maybe your doctor told you that your cholesterol is a little high. He or she told you to take a small, daily dose of a cholesterol-lowering statin drug. But now, you feel tired all the time. Your [...]
It’s time to stop the insanity about dementia
A new article in the prestigious journal BMC Neurology suggests that mainstream medicine should stop wasting millions researching a major class of Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) drugs. The authors [...]