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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
There were 10% MORE deaths in people people with mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs
People people with mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs 9% MORE likely to develop CVD
People with mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs developed 34% MORE heart failure
People with mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs developed 37% MORE acute kidney injury
People w/ mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs developed 72% MORE electrolyte abnormalities
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Women with low LDL levels less than 70 mg/dL had 2.2 times greater risk of bleeding stroke
Women with low triglycerides less than 74 mg/dL had 2 times greater risk of bleeding stroke
Friday, April 05, 2019
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury by 16%
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury in those older than 75 by 22%
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury in those 65-75 by 9%
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury in women by 29%
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury in men by 7%
High-intensity statin therapy with ACE inhibitor or ARB increases risk of acute kidney injury by 26%
High-intensity statin therapy combined with a diuretic increases risk of acute kidney injury by 35%
Medium-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury by 7%
Medium-intensity statin therapy combined with a diuretic increases risk of acute kidney injury 23%
Tuesday, April 02, 2019
People who had three (3) childhood infections or more, 80% less likely to have Hodgkin’s lymphoma
People who reported three childhood infections 40% less likely to have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
People who reported childhood measles 66% less likely to have Hodgkin’s lymphoma
People who reported childhood measles 40% less likely to have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
People who reported childhood chickenpox 47% less likely to have Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Measles vaccine recommended by WHO increased mortality in females 2-fold notes Peter Aaby, DMSc
Sunday, March 24, 2019
DTP vaccine associated with a 5-10-fold greater mortality among children 3-5 months old
Cell phones next to body expose people to up to 9 times more radiation than current US guidelines
Saturday, March 23, 2019
People with low cholesterol who had a stroke were 88% more likely to die over 5 years
Good adherence to taking placebo associated with 47% lower mortality vs poor adherence (15% vs 28%)
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Mercury is the cause of Alzheimer’s: Boyd Haley, PhD
Blood mercury levels 2-3 times higher in Alzheimer’s than age-matched controls
Mercury causes brain neuron degeneration as seen in Alzheimer’s, University of Calgary
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Aspirin lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular death by 11%
Friday, January 18, 2019
People consuming the most protein from meat were 61% more likely to die from cardiovascular disease
People consuming the most protein from nuts & seeds were 40% less likely to die from cardiovascular
Saturday, December 01, 2018
LDL is NOT the cause of cardiovascular disease according to Dr. Malcolm Kendrick
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Coffee, those drinking less than one cup per day were 9% less likely to die over 18.7 years
Coffee, those drinking 1-2 cups per day were 15% less likely to die over 18.7 years
Coffee, those drinking 3-4 cups per day were 24% less likely to die over 18.7 years
Coffee, those drinking more than 5 cups per day were 15% less likely to die over 18.7 years
Friday, October 26, 2018
Each cup of coffee per day is associated with a 6% lower risk of death in non-smokers
Drinking up to 4 cups of coffee per day is associated with 14% lower risk of death
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Replacing one serving of red meat per day with fish lowers risk of death by 7% over 22 years
Replacing one serving of red meat per day with legumes lowers risk of death by 10% over 22 years
Replacing one serving of red meat per day w/ low-fat dairy lowers risk of death by 10% over 22 years
Replacing one serving of red meat per day with poultry lowers risk of death by 14% over 22 years
Replacing one serving of red meat per day w/ whole grains lowers risk of death by 14% over 22 years
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
4 servings of nuts per week associated with 37% lower risk of coronary heart disease
Saturday, October 20, 2018
One-third of people consuming 2 oz extra virgin olive oil 18% less likely to die over 4.8 years
One-third of people consuming 2 oz extra virgin olive oil 35% less likely to die from CVD, 4.8 years
Each 2 teaspoons (10 grams) of extra virgin olive oil per day associated with 7% lower risk of dying
Each 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil per day associated with 10% lower risk of dying from CVD
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
5% more people given PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab (Repatha) died from cardiovascular causes
4% more people given PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab (Repatha) died during 2.2 years (444 vs 426 deaths)
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
400 mg increase in daily potassium intake associated with 40% lower risk of stroke death over 12 yrs
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Statins do NOT increase cancer survival, may increase risk of death 7%
Raw vegetables, roughly 1-2 ounces per day, associated with 8% lower risk of death over 10-18 years
Raw vegetables, 1.8 to 3.5 ounces per day, associated with 15% lower risk of death over 10-18 years
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Two sugar-sweetened beverages per day associated with 43% greater risk of diabetes in women
Artificial sweeteners associated with 33% increased risk of diabetes
Sunday, October 07, 2018
People consuming more olive oil and fruit were 54% less likely to be depressed
Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms in more than half (56%) of people coming off of them
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms “severe” in nearly half (46%) of people who experience them
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms include anxiety, insomnia, nausea, dizziness, headaches, tremors
Antidepressant withdrawal can cause long-term or even permanent sexual dysfunction
Antidepressant withdrawal from citalopram (Celexa): severe dizziness, vomiting
Antidepressant withdrawal: shakes, suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, mood swings notes one user
Antidepressant withdrawal according to one user: agitation, insomnia and mood changes
Antidepressant withdrawal: 2 months of hell, massively harder than expected
Antidepressant withdrawal: 2 years to get off of paroxetine (Paxil)
Friday, September 21, 2018
People whose cholesterol levels decrease are at an INCREASED risk of death!
There is no association between total cholesterol and the degree of atherosclerosis
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Men with higher total cholesterol levels were 18-29% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Men with higher LDL cholesterol levels were 20-28% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Women with higher total cholesterol levels were up to 7% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Women with higher LDL cholesterol levels were 2-12% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
New book: The Three Best Ways to Lose Weight
Friday, August 17, 2018
Book: The Case Against Statins
Monday, August 06, 2018
People on a low-fat, high-carb diet had less anxiety and depression than those on low-carb diet
Saturday, August 04, 2018
Hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure by 7 points from 129 to 122 mmHg in Tufts University study
Hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure from 139/91 to 124/80 mmHg
Hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure by 11% in people with mild hypertension
Potassium-enriched salt reduces cardiovascular mortality in elderly men by 41%
Friday, August 03, 2018
Women consuming 4500 mg of potassium per day vs 1560 mg were 59% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Women consuming 4500 mg of potassium per day vs 2700 mg were 15% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Men consuming 5400 mg of potassium per day vs 1840 mg were 55% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Men consuming 5400 mg of potassium per day vs 3350 mg were 22% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Thursday, August 02, 2018
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had a 30% lower risk of ischemic stroke
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had a 37% lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had 22% lower risk of cardiovascular disease
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had a 14% lower risk of death from any cause
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
Prolonged use of statins associated with a 18% increased risk of lung cancer
Prolonged use of statins associated with a 23% increased risk of colorectal cancer
Prolonged use of statins associated with a 29% increased risk of bladder cancer
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
SlimFast shakes cause 15.6 lbs weight loss in three months
SlimFast shakes cause 11% weight loss for two years
SlimFast shakes cause 8.4% weight loss for four years
Monday, July 30, 2018
Skim milk powder meal replacement for 2 meals per day causes weight loss of 24.2 lbs in six months
Skim milk powder meal replacement causes weight loss of 23.8 lbs in one year
Whey protein meal replacement for 2 meals per day causes weight loss of 20.9 lbs in 6 months
Whey protein meal replacement causes weight loss of 21.8 lbs in one year
Saturday, July 14, 2018
People who used beta blockers in a Diabetic Clinic weighed 19.6 lbs more than non-users
People who used beta blockers in a Hypertension Clinic weighed 37.9 lbs more than Non-Users
Beta blockers reduced diet-induced thermogenesis by 50%
Beta blockers reduced fat oxidation rate by 32%
Beta blockers reduced weekly habitual activity by 34%
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Men taking prescription antihistamines weigh 20.9 lbs more than men not taking these drugs
Women taking prescription antihistamines weigh 9.7 lbs more than women not taking these drugs
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Long-term treatment with antibiotic caused weight gain of 4 to 29 lbs in one-fourth of patients
Monday, July 09, 2018
People eating 3 oz almonds w/ 1,000 calorie diet lost 43 lbs in 6 months vs 27 lbs w/ complex carbs
Sunday, July 08, 2018
74-85% of alcoholics sober & stable 3.5 years after nutritional therapy, Joan Mathews Larson PhD
Saturday, July 07, 2018
Food allergies are the most common cause of depression notes Joan Mathews-Larson, PhD
Friday, July 06, 2018
One ounce of dark chocolate per day lowered blood pressure 6 mm Hg, fasting blood sugar 8 mg/dl
Thursday, July 05, 2018
Saunas 2-3 times per week associated with 20% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Saunas 4-7 times per week associated with 65% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
Sauna use 2-3 times per week associated with 24% lower risk of death over 20 years
Sauna use 4-7 times per week associated with 40% lower risk of death over 20 years
Tuesday, July 03, 2018
Each additional annual blood donation was associated with a 7.5% lower risk of death
Monday, July 02, 2018
Men who donated blood were 88% less likely to have a heart attack over 9 years
Sunday, July 01, 2018
People drinking 17 oz of water before meals 3X per day lost an average of 9.5 lbs
Friday, June 29, 2018
200 prescription drugs used in US list depression or suicidal symptoms as possible adverse effects
Monday, June 25, 2018
L-carnitine reduces all-cause mortality after a heart attack by 27%
L-carnitine reduces ventricular arrhythmias after a heart attack by 65%
L-carnitine reduces development of angina after a heart attack by 40%
L-carnitine reduces heart failure after a heart attack by 15%
L-carnitine reduces death after a heart attack, minimum effective dose 2,000 mg per day
L-carnitine reduces death after a heart attack, optimum dose 6,000 to 9,000 mg per day
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Psychiatric drugs have caused disability rates to skyrocket notes Robert Whitaker
Friday, June 22, 2018
Side effects of antidepressants as reported by patients
Sunday, June 17, 2018
People taking amitriptyline for depression were 1.7-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking escitalopram (Lexapro) for depression were 2.3-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking citalopram (Celexa) for depression were 2.6-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking fluoxetine for depression were 2.6-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking sertraline (Zoloft) for depression were 2.9-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking paroxetine (Paxil) for depression were 4-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking trazodone for depression were 5-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking venlafaxine (Effexor) for depression were 5.7-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking mirtazapine (Remeron) for depression were 9.5-times more likely to commit suicide
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day were 30% more likely to have cardiovascular event over 8.7 yrs
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day, 50% more likely to die from cardiovascular disease over 8.7 y
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day were 30% more likely to die over 8.7 years
Friday, June 15, 2018
Chocolate lowers diabetes risk 7-41% in men
Thursday, June 14, 2018
People eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day lived 3.1 years longer
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
People consuming most chocolate, 13% less likely to have stroke, 17% less likely hemorrhagic stroke
People consuming the most chocolate were 10% less likely to have coronary heart disease
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
People consuming the most chocolate were 17% less likely to have a stroke over 10 years
Sunday, June 10, 2018
People who ate chocolate more than once a week were 48% less likely to get type 2 diabetes
Statins increase risk of Type 2 diabetes 46% due to decreased insulin secretion and sensitivity
Saturday, June 09, 2018
Higher levels of dairy fat byproducts in people associated with 46% lower risk of diabetes
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
People eating roughly one egg per day were 18% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease
People eating roughly one egg per day were 28% less likely to die from hemorrhagic stroke
People eating roughly one egg per day were 12% less likely to have ischemic heart disease
People eating roughly one egg per day were 14% less likely to have a major coronary event
People eating roughly one egg per day were 10% less likely to have an ischemic stroke
People eating roughly one egg per day were 26% less likely to have a hemorrhagic stroke
Monday, May 28, 2018
People given a statin had 25% more new cancers
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Women given a statin (pravastatin) had 12-times as much breast cancer
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Long-term statin use increases breast cancer 2-fold
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) increase risk of major depression as much as 2-fold
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) increase risk of Alzheimer’s by 44%
Monday, May 21, 2018
7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day associated with 33% lower risk of death over 7.7 years
2-3 servings of vegetables per day associated with 19% lower risk of death over 7.7 years
2-3 servings of fruit per day associated with 10% lower risk of death over 7.7 years
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Less than one serving of nuts per week associated with 11% lower mortality over 7 years
One to three servings of nuts per week associated with 25% lower mortality over 7 years
Three or more servings of nuts per week associated with 29% lower mortality over 7 years
Artificially-sweetened beverages associated with 3-fold greater risk of ischemic stroke
Artificially-sweetened beverages associated with 2.9-fold greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Men with cholesterol of less than 160 mg/dL 60% MORE likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Men with total cholesterol of 200-239 mg/dL 18% LESS likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Men with cholesterol of 240 mg/dL or greater 24% LESS likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Women with cholesterol of less than 160 mg/dL 41% MORE likely to die over 5-13 years
Women with total cholesterol of 200-239 mg/dL NO MORE likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Women with total cholesterol of 240 mg/dL or greater were NO MORE likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL
Friday, May 18, 2018
The one-fourth of women consuming the most coffee, 7% less likely to die compared to non-consumers
The one-fourth of men consuming the most coffee, 12% less likely to die compared to non-consumers
Thursday, May 17, 2018
2.8 times more people given lovastatin died than those given a placebo (0.50% vs 0.18%)
While statin use increased 68% (1999-2005), heart attacks increased 16%, strokes 45%!
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Does fasting reduce metabolism? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
Does fasting cause muscle loss? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
Does fasting cause low blood sugar? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
Does fasting provoke overeating? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
High levels of leisure-time physical activity associated with lower risk of 13 cancers
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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
There were 10% MORE deaths in people people with mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs
People people with mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs 9% MORE likely to develop CVD
People with mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs developed 34% MORE heart failure
People with mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs developed 37% MORE acute kidney injury
People w/ mild hypertension taking blood pressure drugs developed 72% MORE electrolyte abnormalities
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Women with low LDL levels less than 70 mg/dL had 2.2 times greater risk of bleeding stroke
Women with low triglycerides less than 74 mg/dL had 2 times greater risk of bleeding stroke
Friday, April 05, 2019
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury by 16%
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury in those older than 75 by 22%
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury in those 65-75 by 9%
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury in women by 29%
High-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury in men by 7%
High-intensity statin therapy with ACE inhibitor or ARB increases risk of acute kidney injury by 26%
High-intensity statin therapy combined with a diuretic increases risk of acute kidney injury by 35%
Medium-intensity statin therapy increases risk of acute kidney injury by 7%
Medium-intensity statin therapy combined with a diuretic increases risk of acute kidney injury 23%
Tuesday, April 02, 2019
People who had three (3) childhood infections or more, 80% less likely to have Hodgkin’s lymphoma
People who reported three childhood infections 40% less likely to have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
People who reported childhood measles 66% less likely to have Hodgkin’s lymphoma
People who reported childhood measles 40% less likely to have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
People who reported childhood chickenpox 47% less likely to have Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Measles vaccine recommended by WHO increased mortality in females 2-fold notes Peter Aaby, DMSc
Sunday, March 24, 2019
DTP vaccine associated with a 5-10-fold greater mortality among children 3-5 months old
Cell phones next to body expose people to up to 9 times more radiation than current US guidelines
Saturday, March 23, 2019
People with low cholesterol who had a stroke were 88% more likely to die over 5 years
Good adherence to taking placebo associated with 47% lower mortality vs poor adherence (15% vs 28%)
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Mercury is the cause of Alzheimer’s: Boyd Haley, PhD
Blood mercury levels 2-3 times higher in Alzheimer’s than age-matched controls
Mercury causes brain neuron degeneration as seen in Alzheimer’s, University of Calgary
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Aspirin lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular death by 11%
Friday, January 18, 2019
People consuming the most protein from meat were 61% more likely to die from cardiovascular disease
People consuming the most protein from nuts & seeds were 40% less likely to die from cardiovascular
Saturday, December 01, 2018
LDL is NOT the cause of cardiovascular disease according to Dr. Malcolm Kendrick
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Coffee, those drinking less than one cup per day were 9% less likely to die over 18.7 years
Coffee, those drinking 1-2 cups per day were 15% less likely to die over 18.7 years
Coffee, those drinking 3-4 cups per day were 24% less likely to die over 18.7 years
Coffee, those drinking more than 5 cups per day were 15% less likely to die over 18.7 years
Friday, October 26, 2018
Each cup of coffee per day is associated with a 6% lower risk of death in non-smokers
Drinking up to 4 cups of coffee per day is associated with 14% lower risk of death
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Replacing one serving of red meat per day with fish lowers risk of death by 7% over 22 years
Replacing one serving of red meat per day with legumes lowers risk of death by 10% over 22 years
Replacing one serving of red meat per day w/ low-fat dairy lowers risk of death by 10% over 22 years
Replacing one serving of red meat per day with poultry lowers risk of death by 14% over 22 years
Replacing one serving of red meat per day w/ whole grains lowers risk of death by 14% over 22 years
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
4 servings of nuts per week associated with 37% lower risk of coronary heart disease
Saturday, October 20, 2018
One-third of people consuming 2 oz extra virgin olive oil 18% less likely to die over 4.8 years
One-third of people consuming 2 oz extra virgin olive oil 35% less likely to die from CVD, 4.8 years
Each 2 teaspoons (10 grams) of extra virgin olive oil per day associated with 7% lower risk of dying
Each 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil per day associated with 10% lower risk of dying from CVD
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
5% more people given PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab (Repatha) died from cardiovascular causes
4% more people given PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab (Repatha) died during 2.2 years (444 vs 426 deaths)
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
400 mg increase in daily potassium intake associated with 40% lower risk of stroke death over 12 yrs
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Statins do NOT increase cancer survival, may increase risk of death 7%
Raw vegetables, roughly 1-2 ounces per day, associated with 8% lower risk of death over 10-18 years
Raw vegetables, 1.8 to 3.5 ounces per day, associated with 15% lower risk of death over 10-18 years
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Two sugar-sweetened beverages per day associated with 43% greater risk of diabetes in women
Artificial sweeteners associated with 33% increased risk of diabetes
Sunday, October 07, 2018
People consuming more olive oil and fruit were 54% less likely to be depressed
Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms in more than half (56%) of people coming off of them
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms “severe” in nearly half (46%) of people who experience them
Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms include anxiety, insomnia, nausea, dizziness, headaches, tremors
Antidepressant withdrawal can cause long-term or even permanent sexual dysfunction
Antidepressant withdrawal from citalopram (Celexa): severe dizziness, vomiting
Antidepressant withdrawal: shakes, suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, mood swings notes one user
Antidepressant withdrawal according to one user: agitation, insomnia and mood changes
Antidepressant withdrawal: 2 months of hell, massively harder than expected
Antidepressant withdrawal: 2 years to get off of paroxetine (Paxil)
Friday, September 21, 2018
People whose cholesterol levels decrease are at an INCREASED risk of death!
There is no association between total cholesterol and the degree of atherosclerosis
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Men with higher total cholesterol levels were 18-29% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Men with higher LDL cholesterol levels were 20-28% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Women with higher total cholesterol levels were up to 7% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Women with higher LDL cholesterol levels were 2-12% less likely to get Parkinson’s
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
New book: The Three Best Ways to Lose Weight
Friday, August 17, 2018
Book: The Case Against Statins
Monday, August 06, 2018
People on a low-fat, high-carb diet had less anxiety and depression than those on low-carb diet
Saturday, August 04, 2018
Hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure by 7 points from 129 to 122 mmHg in Tufts University study
Hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure from 139/91 to 124/80 mmHg
Hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure by 11% in people with mild hypertension
Potassium-enriched salt reduces cardiovascular mortality in elderly men by 41%
Friday, August 03, 2018
Women consuming 4500 mg of potassium per day vs 1560 mg were 59% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Women consuming 4500 mg of potassium per day vs 2700 mg were 15% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Men consuming 5400 mg of potassium per day vs 1840 mg were 55% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Men consuming 5400 mg of potassium per day vs 3350 mg were 22% less likely to die during 7.6 years
Thursday, August 02, 2018
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had a 30% lower risk of ischemic stroke
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had a 37% lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had 22% lower risk of cardiovascular disease
People consuming the most potassium relative to sodium had a 14% lower risk of death from any cause
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
Prolonged use of statins associated with a 18% increased risk of lung cancer
Prolonged use of statins associated with a 23% increased risk of colorectal cancer
Prolonged use of statins associated with a 29% increased risk of bladder cancer
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
SlimFast shakes cause 15.6 lbs weight loss in three months
SlimFast shakes cause 11% weight loss for two years
SlimFast shakes cause 8.4% weight loss for four years
Monday, July 30, 2018
Skim milk powder meal replacement for 2 meals per day causes weight loss of 24.2 lbs in six months
Skim milk powder meal replacement causes weight loss of 23.8 lbs in one year
Whey protein meal replacement for 2 meals per day causes weight loss of 20.9 lbs in 6 months
Whey protein meal replacement causes weight loss of 21.8 lbs in one year
Saturday, July 14, 2018
People who used beta blockers in a Diabetic Clinic weighed 19.6 lbs more than non-users
People who used beta blockers in a Hypertension Clinic weighed 37.9 lbs more than Non-Users
Beta blockers reduced diet-induced thermogenesis by 50%
Beta blockers reduced fat oxidation rate by 32%
Beta blockers reduced weekly habitual activity by 34%
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Men taking prescription antihistamines weigh 20.9 lbs more than men not taking these drugs
Women taking prescription antihistamines weigh 9.7 lbs more than women not taking these drugs
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Long-term treatment with antibiotic caused weight gain of 4 to 29 lbs in one-fourth of patients
Monday, July 09, 2018
People eating 3 oz almonds w/ 1,000 calorie diet lost 43 lbs in 6 months vs 27 lbs w/ complex carbs
Sunday, July 08, 2018
74-85% of alcoholics sober & stable 3.5 years after nutritional therapy, Joan Mathews Larson PhD
Saturday, July 07, 2018
Food allergies are the most common cause of depression notes Joan Mathews-Larson, PhD
Friday, July 06, 2018
One ounce of dark chocolate per day lowered blood pressure 6 mm Hg, fasting blood sugar 8 mg/dl
Thursday, July 05, 2018
Saunas 2-3 times per week associated with 20% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Saunas 4-7 times per week associated with 65% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
Sauna use 2-3 times per week associated with 24% lower risk of death over 20 years
Sauna use 4-7 times per week associated with 40% lower risk of death over 20 years
Tuesday, July 03, 2018
Each additional annual blood donation was associated with a 7.5% lower risk of death
Monday, July 02, 2018
Men who donated blood were 88% less likely to have a heart attack over 9 years
Sunday, July 01, 2018
People drinking 17 oz of water before meals 3X per day lost an average of 9.5 lbs
Friday, June 29, 2018
200 prescription drugs used in US list depression or suicidal symptoms as possible adverse effects
Monday, June 25, 2018
L-carnitine reduces all-cause mortality after a heart attack by 27%
L-carnitine reduces ventricular arrhythmias after a heart attack by 65%
L-carnitine reduces development of angina after a heart attack by 40%
L-carnitine reduces heart failure after a heart attack by 15%
L-carnitine reduces death after a heart attack, minimum effective dose 2,000 mg per day
L-carnitine reduces death after a heart attack, optimum dose 6,000 to 9,000 mg per day
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Psychiatric drugs have caused disability rates to skyrocket notes Robert Whitaker
Friday, June 22, 2018
Side effects of antidepressants as reported by patients
Sunday, June 17, 2018
People taking amitriptyline for depression were 1.7-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking escitalopram (Lexapro) for depression were 2.3-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking citalopram (Celexa) for depression were 2.6-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking fluoxetine for depression were 2.6-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking sertraline (Zoloft) for depression were 2.9-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking paroxetine (Paxil) for depression were 4-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking trazodone for depression were 5-times more likely to commit suicide over 5 years
People taking venlafaxine (Effexor) for depression were 5.7-times more likely to commit suicide
People taking mirtazapine (Remeron) for depression were 9.5-times more likely to commit suicide
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day were 30% more likely to have cardiovascular event over 8.7 yrs
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day, 50% more likely to die from cardiovascular disease over 8.7 y
Women consuming 2 diet drinks per day were 30% more likely to die over 8.7 years
Friday, June 15, 2018
Chocolate lowers diabetes risk 7-41% in men
Thursday, June 14, 2018
People eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day lived 3.1 years longer
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
People consuming most chocolate, 13% less likely to have stroke, 17% less likely hemorrhagic stroke
People consuming the most chocolate were 10% less likely to have coronary heart disease
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
People consuming the most chocolate were 17% less likely to have a stroke over 10 years
Sunday, June 10, 2018
People who ate chocolate more than once a week were 48% less likely to get type 2 diabetes
Statins increase risk of Type 2 diabetes 46% due to decreased insulin secretion and sensitivity
Saturday, June 09, 2018
Higher levels of dairy fat byproducts in people associated with 46% lower risk of diabetes
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
People eating roughly one egg per day were 18% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease
People eating roughly one egg per day were 28% less likely to die from hemorrhagic stroke
People eating roughly one egg per day were 12% less likely to have ischemic heart disease
People eating roughly one egg per day were 14% less likely to have a major coronary event
People eating roughly one egg per day were 10% less likely to have an ischemic stroke
People eating roughly one egg per day were 26% less likely to have a hemorrhagic stroke
Monday, May 28, 2018
People given a statin had 25% more new cancers
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Women given a statin (pravastatin) had 12-times as much breast cancer
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Long-term statin use increases breast cancer 2-fold
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) increase risk of major depression as much as 2-fold
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) increase risk of Alzheimer’s by 44%
Monday, May 21, 2018
7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day associated with 33% lower risk of death over 7.7 years
2-3 servings of vegetables per day associated with 19% lower risk of death over 7.7 years
2-3 servings of fruit per day associated with 10% lower risk of death over 7.7 years
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Less than one serving of nuts per week associated with 11% lower mortality over 7 years
One to three servings of nuts per week associated with 25% lower mortality over 7 years
Three or more servings of nuts per week associated with 29% lower mortality over 7 years
Artificially-sweetened beverages associated with 3-fold greater risk of ischemic stroke
Artificially-sweetened beverages associated with 2.9-fold greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Men with cholesterol of less than 160 mg/dL 60% MORE likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Men with total cholesterol of 200-239 mg/dL 18% LESS likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Men with cholesterol of 240 mg/dL or greater 24% LESS likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Women with cholesterol of less than 160 mg/dL 41% MORE likely to die over 5-13 years
Women with total cholesterol of 200-239 mg/dL NO MORE likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL over 5-13 years
Women with total cholesterol of 240 mg/dL or greater were NO MORE likely to die vs 160-199 mg/dL
Friday, May 18, 2018
The one-fourth of women consuming the most coffee, 7% less likely to die compared to non-consumers
The one-fourth of men consuming the most coffee, 12% less likely to die compared to non-consumers
Thursday, May 17, 2018
2.8 times more people given lovastatin died than those given a placebo (0.50% vs 0.18%)
While statin use increased 68% (1999-2005), heart attacks increased 16%, strokes 45%!
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Does fasting reduce metabolism? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
Does fasting cause muscle loss? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
Does fasting cause low blood sugar? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
Does fasting provoke overeating? No, notes Jason Fung, MD
High levels of leisure-time physical activity associated with lower risk of 13 cancers
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