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Hypothyroidism is one of the most common and mismanaged conditions in modern medicine. While millions are diagnosed, many more suffer from subclinical hypothyroidism, a state...

Cancer is now the leading cause of death for both dogs and cats.  Today it’s estimated that one in four dogs will develop cancer at...

More and more young women are getting breast cancer.  “Cancer is a disease of aging... But if you’re going to get a cancer in your...

While there are some chemical & hormonal imbalances associated with depression, I think a lot of aspects of modern life directly contribute to the increasing...

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), used for managing depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, increase serotonin in the brain by blocking its reuptake into nerve...

For decades, cancer has been framed as a genetic disease. This belief has driven most of our research—the annual spending on genetic research, through the...

A pill meant to save lives instead caused millions of cancer cases, birth defects, and lifelong health issues. Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is one of the most...

Breast density is a measure of tissue composition.  Breasts are made up of fatty tissue, glandular tissue, and connective tissue. Dense breasts have more glandular...

Ferritin (a measure of iron storage) is higher in breast cancer patients. Let’s dive into why. As we age, tissues tend to accumulate iron. Unlike...

Glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer, accounting for approximately 48% of all primary malignant brain tumors. Much of its strength...

In the United States, over 90 million people take statins to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular disease. They are one of the most prescribed...

Pleiotropic effects occur when a drug influences biological pathways outside of its intended target.  The term “pleiotropy” comes from the Greek words pleio (many) and...