Why fish oils are better than plant oils

"Fish oils are great for you. They can prevent and treat many diseases." "Fish oils are dangerous. Avoid them at all costs." Are you getting confused yet? Most people are.

Last month, I went to a conference in which one of the speakers spoke against fish oils. I was there speaking in favor of them. Controversy is great, but sometimes it can be misleading. Just this past month, a very convincing study came out that pretty much proves that not only are fish oils not dangerous, they are necessary for your health.

Why you don't have to fear West Nile and Hanta viruses

We're beginning to hear about a lot more deaths from the West Nile virus. Health officials are convinced that this will be the worst year for West Nile virus deaths and severe illnesses since 1999 (the year it first appeared in the U.S.).

Despite the press, your risk of a catastrophe is very small. Only about 1-in-5 infected people gets sick. Some recover quickly. But you have a 1 in 150 risk of developing severe symptoms. These include neck stiffness, disorientation, coma, and paralysis, even death. There will be many more infections, as this disease makes its rounds. But still, your risk will remain small.

Antibiotics aren't the only cause of drug-resistant bacteria

You probably know that overuse of antibiotics is a big reason bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. The bugs build up a resistance to the drugs over time. But new research suggests the drugs aren't the only cause of antibiotic resistance. In fact, it's possible your own body might be part of the problem.