Published June 8, 2015

Do the risks of testosterone therapy outweigh the benefits?

There has been a lot of bad press out there recently about giving testosterone to the men and women who need it. About two years ago, a study came out that showed that testosterone replacement in men who had heart disease increased the death rates. This study was a gross misrepresentation of the facts, and has been refuted by me, as well as others. But that didn't stop the lawyers who were quick to seize an opportunity. Now a day doesn't go by that you can't see a litigation ad on TV for testosterone therapy. Naturally, a lot of men who need it are now afraid of the supposed risks. So what do the experts have to say about it?

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Published June 5, 2015

Why anxiety is worse for women than metabolic syndrome

Let's say that person A has metabolic syndrome but no problems with anxiety. As you probably already know, metabolic syndrome is a significant risk factor for all kinds of problems including diabetes and heart attacks. Then let's say that person B has generalized anxiety disorder, but does not have metabolic syndrome. Generalized anxiety disorder means that the person is chronically anxious and has symptoms such as irritability, jitteriness, and feelings of catastrophe concerning himself or his family. So who is more vulnerable to death from any cause — person A or person B? The answer may surprise you.?

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Published June 3, 2015

How your nose can help determine your Alzheimer's risk

Doctors are constantly looking for ways to predict who is going to get Alzheimer's. The reason is that so far we don't have any therapy that can reverse the damage once it's taken place. But there are several ways that Alzheimer's can be prevented and slowed down. Therefore, the earlier we can start these therapies, the better. So what if I told you that a brand new study indicates that a decrease in your ability to detect odors could be an early indicator that you are on the way to Alzheimer's?

 

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