The type of headache that increases your risk for strokes

Strokes can be devastating. And they are not uncommon. Each year in the U.S. around 800,000 people have a stroke. The Centers for Disease Control list stroke as the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and the major cause of paralysis and disability. The damage can be irreversible. So preventing strokes is absolutely vital. And now a new study shows that a certain type of headache can give you advance warning of your stroke risk.

Veterans Administration proves government-run health care doesn't work

The recent Veterans Administration scandal has the country's attention. It should. It's the perfect example of government health care. It really isn't a scandal... it's the normal way government health care operates.

The end of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

Many years ago, I was the first to warn you about the dangers of all the NSAIDs. These are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. This family includes very popular drugs like Motrin, Nupren, Advil, etc. Basically, most non-narcotic pain reliever. I've repeatedly said that with NSAIDs you can relieve your joint pain today only to destroy your joint cartilage tomorrow. Turns out that greater pain might not just arise from your NSAID-destroyed joints.