Published May 8, 2018

One of my readers, I’ll call him Roy, sent me this interesting note the other day.

“Dear Dr. Shallenberger,
“It might sound illogical to you, but the more sugar I consume, the more prostate problems I have. I am 84 years old, and I have experienced this since I was 34.

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Published May 5, 2018

New research indicates that, particularly for older women, cancer treatment can make another issue that’s actually more likely to be deadly: cardiovascular disease. And this isn’t simply because women are more vulnerable to heart attacks and other cardiovascular issues than many of us realize. New research from the American Heart Association (AHA) published in the journal Circulation indicates that many of the treatment approaches to breast cancer can actually weaken the heart.

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Published May 3, 2018

Lyme disease patients can develop a condition called post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS). PTLDS patients often report severe symptoms such as fatigue, pain, insomnia, and depression that last at least six months even though tests can no longer detect the infection in their bodies. This condition is not yet well understood, making it difficult to treat. But there are options.

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