Benefits and Side Effects of the Flu Vaccine
Randomized placebo-controlled trials show that flu shots can be extraordinary lifesavers.
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Friday Favorites: Vitamin D Supplements Tested for COPD, Heart Disease, Depression, Obesity, and Cancer Survival
Before watching the video, can you guess which conditions vitamin D has actually been proven to work for in randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials?
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Friday Favorites: Removing Warts with Duct Tape
Duct tape beat out cryotherapy (freezing) and ten other treatments for removal of warts in...
How to Preserve Your Sense of Smell
Loss of sense of smell can have serious consequences.
Ginkgo and Nicotinamide for Glaucoma Treatment
How do two common supplements stack up against glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible vision...
Friday Favorites: Do Apricot Seeds Work as an Alternative Cancer Cure?
Do those who choose alternative cancer treatments live longer?
Adrenal Fatigue: What It Is and How to Treat It
Embraced by naturopaths, functional medicine, and anti‐aging doctors, does so-called adrenal fatigue even exist?
The Secret to Weight Loss Through Exercise
Exercise ramps up appetite, helping to explain why calories burned don’t necessarily equal calories lost,...
Friday Favorites: The Effects of Marijuana on Car Accidents
Did traffic fatalities go up or down after cannabis legalization?
The Exercise “Myth” for Weight Loss
Why is it so hard to outrun a bad diet?
Side Effects of Osteoporosis Medications Like Fosamax, Boniva, and Reclast
How rare are the bisphosphonate class of osteoporosis drugs’ devastating side effects, which ironically include...
Friday Favorites: Treating Reflux in Babies with Diet
Treat the cause of infant reflux with maternal cow’s milk elimination.
The Pros and Cons of Testing PSA Levels for Prostate Cancer
Given the clear harms and the small and uncertain benefits, most men would presumably decide...
