Blood pressure medication is meant to keep your blood pressure down, but the news that several popular hypertension drugs contain cancer-causing ingredients is enough to send anyone’s blood pressure through the roof – no matter what type of medication they take. Torrent Pharmaceuticals withdrew the popular hypertension drug losartan last year after finding that the medication contained … Continue reading Popular hypertension drug found to contain high levels of a CANCER-CAUSING ingredient
How do cell phones cause cancer? Studies explain
The latest data from the Pew Research Center estimates that 96 percent of American adults own a cell phone. Given the sheer number of people using cell phones, scientists have been keen to establish a link between cell phone use and chronic diseases like cancer. Recent research suggests that the brain is the most susceptible organ when it … Continue reading How do cell phones cause cancer? Studies explain
Packaged food and beverages in the U.S. are ultra-processed and ultra unhealthy
Food supply has a huge impact on the health status of a given population. It also plays a central role in the development of chronic diseases. In the U.S., the food supply is dominated by packaged foods and beverages, and about 80 percent of the total calories consumed by Americans come from these store-bought products. This shows that … Continue reading Packaged food and beverages in the U.S. are ultra-processed and ultra unhealthy
Air pollution can also happen INDOORS – here’s how to spot the worst offenders
The term “air pollution” is typically associated with factory fumes, smoke-belching vehicles and roaring bush fires. But the air inside your home is also at risk of pollution in the hands of certain household items that may seem harmless at first glance. If left undetected, these products can produce pollutants that cause health complications like respiratory infections, memory … Continue reading Air pollution can also happen INDOORS – here’s how to spot the worst offenders
Artificial sweetener could worsen symptoms of Crohn’s disease
“Sugar-free” artificial sweeteners might not be a healthier alternative to sugar after all. On the contrary, it can trigger inflammation and worsen symptoms of Crohn’s disease, a recent animal study showed. Published in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, it revealed that Splenda, a type of zero-calorie artificial sweetener, exacerbated gut inflammation in mice with Crohn’s disease. Splenda also increased … Continue reading Artificial sweetener could worsen symptoms of Crohn’s disease
A closer look at the dangers lead poses to the body
The body is equipped to process toxins. After all, it has an entire organ dedicated to the process of filtering out impurities on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the body cannot eliminate certain toxins like lead, a natural element used to create ammunition, car batteries and cable sheathing. Lead is toxic at any dose and serves no purpose inside the … Continue reading A closer look at the dangers lead poses to the body
Western diets still contain too much processed meat and not enough fish, warn researchers
The average American still eats too much processed meat and not enough fish, according to researchers from Tufts University in Boston. In their report, which appeared in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the team revealed that not much has changed in the past 18 years: U.S. adults still consume the same amount of processed meat, … Continue reading Western diets still contain too much processed meat and not enough fish, warn researchers
How does oral microbiota increase liver cancer risk?
Poor oral hygiene not only affects dental health, causing tooth decay and gum disease, but it can also lead to heart disease and diabetes. Now, recent research suggests that poor oral health can also increase your risk of developing certain cancers. A study published in the United European Gastroenterology Journal found an association between poor oral health and an … Continue reading How does oral microbiota increase liver cancer risk?
How depression and breast cancer are linked
Scientists have discovered that depression and breast cancer may be intricately linked. A 2017 study published in the prestigious British Medical Journal found that those who exhibit “psychological distress” are 32 percent more likely to die from cancer in general. Antidepressants may lead to breast cancer The first connection has to do with pharmaceutical antidepressants. “Estrogen receptor (ER)-positive” breast … Continue reading How depression and breast cancer are linked
Oral health, gut microbiome and cancer prevention: Poor dental hygiene is associated with 75 percent INCREASED RISK of liver cancer
As it turns out, regularly brushing and flossing your teeth protects more than just your smile. In a new study published in the United European Gastrenterology Journal, researchers from Queen’s University Belfast said poor oral health may be linked to an increased risk for a specific type of liver cancer. According to Haydée WT Jordão, a researcher at the Centre … Continue reading Oral health, gut microbiome and cancer prevention: Poor dental hygiene is associated with 75 percent INCREASED RISK of liver cancer
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 