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Truly, this was a delight to read. It is very well written, nicely paced, and quite beautiful at times—a page-turner with the emotional depth of literary fiction. ~Greg

In a story that could be ripped from the headlines, a small group of outcasts discovers the penicillin of cancer. Despite the breakthrough having world-changing repercussions, there are those in power who want to bury it before it ever sees the light of day.

Anton Thresher is used to going against societal norms. He even enrolls in a small Maine college instead of following his family legacy at...

How I.M.120 can help save your brain.

Sometimes we joke about it, calling it a "senior moment." We take comfort when we see others suffering in a similar manner. In reality, the thought of losing our memory, and with it our personality, indeed the thought of becoming demented is terrifying. To make matters worse, there is no conventional medical treatment that can stop the inevitable progression of dementia leading to our inability to care for ourselves before it takes our life.

WHY BRAINS CORRODE

It simply makes no sense that a merciful creator would...

The FDA has put out an advisory warning patients of the possibility that gadolinium, a contrast material commonly used when performing MRIs, can accumulate in the brain. They recommend that patients and doctors weigh carefully the need for such studies. I suppose it's thoughtful of the FDA to put out such a warning, however they do not advise patients on how to get tested for gadolinium, nor do they counsel them regarding what to do about it. Avoiding MRIs may be an option...

It is that time of year. Spring flowers accompanied with pollen that can trigger sneezing and itching for many of us. Often times we will reach for the antihistamine, but did you know that Benadryl can stimulate obesity?
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BREAST CANCER; what if the pathologist is wrong?

Recent studies have noted that up to 25% of the pathologist interpretations of low-grade breast cancer may be misdiagnosed.  Normal cells were sometimes misinterpreted as DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ). This has led to some women receiving unnecessary treatments. 

Pathologists tend to be very accurate when it comes to invasive cancer, however DCIS is more challenging to diagnose and to figure out how to manage. Despite it's ominous sounding name, DCIS is not considered the equivalent of breast...

Do you know where your supplements come from? Do they contain what it says on the label?

According to a report in the New York Times based upon a study done by researchers from Canada who tested 44 supplements from 12 different companies, up to one third of the supplements tested did not contain what they had claimed on the label. Many had nothing in them but fillers, while others had ground up weeds or other ineffective plant substances.
These products were...

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From the time we are born we are in a battle against bacteria. Shortly after birth, our oral cavities becomes covered with a veneer of bacteria that remains for a lifespan. Much of this bacteria is helpful and when well-balanced can keep us more healthy, but a combination of some bad luck and dental neglect can unleash severe consequences.

It  been established that low-grade inflammation from oral and gingival disease can increase the risk of heart disease. Inflammation instigated by the exposure to bacteria can harm the heart and arteries leading to hardening of the arteries and...