Obesity Virus??!!

Now what? Researchers have found a virus?! may be one cause of obesity. Hear about this unexpected finding.

Meats and Refined Carbs Promote Colon Cancer

Another study, this time with people who already had colon cancer, shows that diet can prevent cancer recurrence.

Meds for Heartburn Riskier Than We Thought

Three recent articles put the public on notice for risk of heart disease, and osteoporosis for medications like Protonix and Nexium, and for risk of dementia with medications such as Tagamet and Zantac and other medications for heartburn or "gastroesophageal reflux".

New Dangers of Diabetes Meds

A new report highlights the dangers of a popular diabetes medication, Avandia. Click the audio button to hear the report.

Alcohol --- Moderate Drinking Good For Health?

Part 1. Can Alcohol Shrink Your Brain?
Click below to hear about moderate drinking's effect on your brain as reported at the American Academy of Neurology's annual meeting this year.

Part 2. Moderate Drinking Good For Your Heart?
Maybe not. Click below to hear why.

Part 3. Drinking Alcohol May Promote Breast Cancer
Researchers fear drinking may promote breast cancer. Click below to hear why.

Part 4. 33% Chance You May Have an Alcohol Problem and Don't Know It
Click below and find out why.

Is Obesity Contagious?

Is Obesity Contagious? Maybe, according to a new report published in the July 26 issue of New England Journal of Medicine. Click below to hear our "Healing and You" radio report.

Click here for a link to a video about the study.