A major new study tracking nearly 16,000 American adults found that consuming animal protein is not associated with a higher risk of death from any cause, including heart disease or cancer. Contrary to previous research, the study discovered a modest protective effect against cancer mortality from animal protein, with higher consumption linked to a dose-dependent … Continue reading New large-scale study: Animal protein NOT linked to increased death risk
Being fat doubles your risk of dying from coronavirus, study claims
A new study published in the journal Public Health England has found that being overweight dramatically increases one’s risk of dying from the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). Entitled, “Excess Weight and COVID-19: Insights from new evidence,” the paper looks at various infection outcomes in relation to body mass index (BMI), including risk of hospitalization, intensive care treatment, and death. It also looks … Continue reading Being fat doubles your risk of dying from coronavirus, study claims
Obesity increases death risk from coronavirus, and Americans are FAT
Are you overweight or obese? If so, your chances of developing severe complications from the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), including death, are substantially higher compared to thinner folks, according to new research. Professor Jean-François Delfraissy, who heads the scientific council that’s advising the French government on the pandemic, estimates that as many as 17 million of France’s 67 million … Continue reading Obesity increases death risk from coronavirus, and Americans are FAT
Heartburn drugs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) linked to sudden death risk
Extended use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a popular type of heartburn drug, dramatically increases the risk of death. This was the conclusion of a team of researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine after analyzing medical data of some 300,000 people. Authors of the study say that their findings indicate the need for … Continue reading Heartburn drugs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) linked to sudden death risk
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 