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New Study Shows One Glass of Alcohol a Day Can Increase the Risk of Cancer

New Study Shows One Glass of Alcohol a Day Can Increase the Risk of Cancer

What Constitutes as ‘Moderate’? A study from Japan shows a notably strong connection between four types of cancer and drinking moderate amounts of alcohol.  Researchers evaluated the drinking habits of 63,000 Japanese cancer patients and found a 5% increased risk of developing cancer if they had one drink a day for 10 years. For patients…

High Blood Pressure Medication Recalled After Potentially ‘Life-Threatening’ Labeling Mistake

High Blood Pressure Medication Recalled After Potentially ‘Life-Threatening’ Labeling Mistake

A blood pressure medication from Accord Healthcare was recalled due to an error in labeling. The good news is that the FDA has not received any reports of adverse events connected to the recall. The bad news is that this mix-up could lead to life-threatening situations. A pharmacy found a 100-count bottle labeled as 12.5-milligram…

Researchers say new blood test can detect cancer in 10 minutes

Researchers say new blood test can detect cancer in 10 minutes

Researchers in Australia have created a simple test for detecting cancer anywhere in the body. This could be ground-breaking, some say it has the potential to be a medical ‘gamer-changer’. And the best part? It only takes 10 minutes. How Does The Test Work? Cancer changes the DNA of healthy cells and will form a…

Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs Seen In Majority of Supermarket Meats

Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs Seen In Majority of Supermarket Meats

A report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit environmental research group, found that almost 80% of meat found in U.S. supermarkets contained antibiotic-resistant bacteria dubbed as ‘superbugs’ in 2015. The concerning portion of this news is that these bacteria have evolved to becomes untreatable with antibiotics. It’s now becoming more and more difficult…

Hair Dyes Linked To Higher Cancer Risks, Especially For Black Women

Hair Dyes Linked To Higher Cancer Risks, Especially For Black Women

Unfortunately, the reach of the FDA has significant limits when it comes to personal care products. Ingredients in these products go largely unregulated, leaving effectiveness and safety up to the manufacturer. Millions use these types of products, so I think it’s important women are aware of this research. Breast cancer is the second leading cause…

Food Safety During A Power Outage. Everything You Need to Know…

Food Safety During A Power Outage. Everything You Need to Know…

I get asked this question a lot from my patients. Some items in your fridge will last longer than others. Foods like hard cheeses, butter, fruit juices, jelly, ketchup, and uncut raw fruits and vegetables will last longer than perishable foods like eggs, fish, meat, and leftovers. Those items need to be kept at 40…

Working Long Hours Increases Risk of Stroke by 45 Percent, New Study Says

Working Long Hours Increases Risk of Stroke by 45 Percent, New Study Says

Americans work hard. For many, this is a source of pride and accomplishment. But working long hours habitually could put your health at risk. A study published in AHA Journals in June 2019 shows that working 10 hours or more per day could increase your risk of a stroke. A stroke is when blood a…

A Rising Number of Deaths Linked to Vaping Leads to Call for Immediate Ban

A Rising Number of Deaths Linked to Vaping Leads to Call for Immediate Ban

As a parent and a physician, it’s been difficult to watch so many young people getting addicted to these products. And I think that’s the driving force behind the position of the American Medical Association (AMA). Their goal is to stop yet another generation of addicts dependent on unhealthy products. So they’re working to keep…