The only way to answer this question is to read the published studies yourself. We do it for you each month. Our articles provide a critical evaluation of the latest medical research you’re not likely to get from your doctor. (New to this website? click here)

Foods rich in vitamin E and high blood levels of vitamin D
High intake of foods rich in vitamin E may lower the chance of dementia; and high blood levels of vitamin D are associated with a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease and cognitive decline. read more

MDs OK with industry gifts
Survey of 600 doctors shows that most don’t see drug company gifts for what they are: marketing tactics to increase prescriptions for the most expensive drugs. read more

Excessive chemotherapy and uninformed patients
Medicare cut overpayments to oncologists for chemotherapy drugs administered on an outpatient basis. A new study shows that oncologists now give more chemotherapy to keep their incomes from dropping. read more

We support this nominee to head Medicare
This press release explains why we have joined 90 organizations in supporting Dr. Donald Berwick, who is President Obama’s nominee to serve as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. read more

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