We've known for decades that spinal x-rays, MRIs and CT scans provide little information about back pain. A new study shows they are also ineffective for TMJ.
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Scientific Research
X-Rays Are Often Meaningless for Jaw Pain
Use It or Lose It: Mental Stimulation Lowers Alzheimer’s Risk
Researchers at UC Berkeley have discovered that a lifetime of engaging in mentally stimulating activities may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
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Do Household Cleaning Products Increase Breast Cancer Risk?
A new study shows that regular use of common household cleaning products and air fresheners may double a woman’s risk for breast cancer.
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Bone-Building Drug Is 5 Times More Effective with Vitamin D
Researchers have discovered that vitamin D helps osteoporosis drugs work better.
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New Study: Resveratrol May Be an Ally in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Researchers report that resveratrol blocks the effect of estrogen and can help to prevent the malignant growth of breast cancer in women.
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Diet Soda Linked to Increase in Strokes and Heart Attacks
Research links diet soda to a 61% increase in strokes and heart attacks.
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Broccoli and Blueberries Support Healthy Digestion
What do broccoli and blueberries have in common? New research suggests they could be very effective in alleviating digestive problems.
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5 Common Beliefs About Bone Health
With new studies showing that long-term use of osteoporosis medications like Fosamax offer no continuing benefit after five years, people are wondering what to do to improve their bone density…and a lot of people should wonder.
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Mediterranean Diet Benefits Small Brain Vessels
Scientists have discovered yet another possible benefit for the Mediterranean diet to add to its impressive list of health advantages.
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PSA Testing for Every Man Over 40? No Way!
Once again, another large study — 13 years, involving nearly 77,000 men — shows that medical interventions can cause more harm than good.
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Can ADHD Be Controlled with a Healthy Diet?
Experts are recognizing that diet can make a difference in controlling ADHD and embracing it as one of the best alternatives to drug therapy.
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Yerba Mate Tea Fights Colon Cancer
A new study conducted at the University of Illinois showed that the compounds in yerba mate tea have the ability to essentially make colon cancer cells self-destruct.
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New Study: Zinc Boosts Brain Power
Researchers publishing in the journal Neuron have identified the crucial role that zinc plays in supporting memory formation and cognitive stability.
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Is Your Toothpaste Putting You at Risk for a Heart Attack?
A new study indicates that fluoride exposure may be a factor in the current epidemic of cardiovascular disease.
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New Study: Frequent Bone Scans Are Unnecessary for Many Women
A new study indicates that if an initial bone scan does not reveal a major problem, many women can wait 15 years before being retested.
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Congress Wants to Limit Your Access to Health Information
Congress wants to limit your access to research — even though your tax dollars paid for it.
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Vitamin D May Reduce Risk of Depression in Children
According to a new study, children having low levels of vitamin D show a greater likelihood of suffering from depression.
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Eat Apples and Pears to Cut Your Stroke Risk in Half
Researchers have found that increased consumption of fruits such as apples and pears leads to a dramatic decline in both incidence and death from a stroke.
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Sugary Drinks Raise Blood Pressure
A study in the journal Hypertension shows that sugar raises blood pressure three times more than salt!
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Can a Broken Heart Literally Break Your Heart?
While the emotional pain caused by the death of a loved one may be excruciating, can it literally break your heart by triggering a heart attack?
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