Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

LDL (bad) cholesterol levels can be brought down by new lipid-lowering drugs, according to a recent study. The new therapy, known as anti-PCSK9 antibodies, is added to other lipid-lowering treatments to better help patients reduce their LDL cholesterol. Gene mutations for the PCSK9 protein have been linked to high cholesterol levels because the protein binds ...click here to read more

The FDA has just released a statement warning that many antiaging and skin-lightening products contain mercury. The FDA suggests that you stop using the product immediately if you see “mercurous chloride,” “calomel,” “mercuric,” “mercurio,” or “mercury” listed on the label. Mercury may be found in antiaging or skin-lightening products that offer to remove blemishes, freckles, ...click here to read more

Vision problems raise the risk of unemployment, poverty, and mental health problems, according to a recent study. Researcher Mary Frances Cotch said, “Our focus has mostly been on severe visual loss and treating the eye diseases that cause it. This study is saying we probably shouldn’t wait until that time since people with mild visual ...click here to read more

Ever since childhood, you’ve been told to floss, but a new study puts under scrutiny the supposed oral health benefits of flossing. The Associated Press looked at 25 studies over the last decade, comparing the effects of tooth-brushing alone with the combination of tooth-brushing and flossing. The researchers concluded that flossing is “weak, very unreliable,” ...click here to read more

HDL cholesterol, also known as “good” cholesterol, is responsible for removing “bad” LDL cholesterol from areas of the body where it does not belong. Low HDL cholesterol levels put you at a higher risk for developing heart disease. High HDL levels, on the other hand, reduce the risk. Hence, it’s important to find natural ways ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever wondered – how does TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder cause tinnitus and hearing problems? – read on. But to understand how TMJ problems affect hearing, it’s important to first understand what TMJ is. Perhaps the most common TMJ condition is known as “locked jaw”. The jaw joints are responsible for opening the mouth, ...click here to read more

If red meat is your main source of protein, you are at a higher risk for early mortality, compared to people who get their protein from plant-based diet, according to a recent study. The research findings also suggest that not all animal proteins come with the same level of risk, and that red meat eaters ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, On a hot summer day, nothing is more refreshing than a frozen treat, but often times those are loaded with sugar and fat. Sure, every now and then it’s okay to splurge and give into these frozen temptations, but if these items have been a staple to your summertime diet, they could be ...click here to read more