Published October 24, 2016

If you have thyroid problems, you might be taking a medication to help treat the symptoms. Most of the time, when doctors give their patients a thyroid hormone, they give levothyroxine or T4. If this is what you're taking, there's some new data that suggests that the routine use of T4 for thyroid hormone replacement might be putting you at an increased risk for cancer.

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Published October 21, 2016

It's a scary fact that there are bacteria lurking in our world that can be fatal if not treated quickly and appropriately. And with the rise of antibiotic resistance, these bugs are becoming more common. A simple cut or scrape could turn deadly if it becomes infected. Fortunately, some hospitals are recognizing this risk and taking steps to reduce the chances of this happening.

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Published October 19, 2016

I always encourage cancer patients to support their immune systems by taking supplements and eating a healthy diet. And this isn't just because cancer can diminish the immune system, leaving patients susceptible to other diseases. It's also because we can actually harness the power of the immune system to help fight the cancer itself. Now there's new research that shows how this works and why it's so important.

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