February Issue
Traditionally, testosterone was considered the main culprit in the development of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). Studies now slow estrogen may also play a significant role.
Reports
Chinese Herbal Renaissance
Scientists in Hong Kong are looking back to Chinese remedies and making rapid advances in herbal medicine. Now you, too, can learn new applications to age-old therapies.
Dr. Norman Orentreich
A collaborative effort at the Orentreich Foundation for the Advancement of Science sheds new light on the aging process.
Simin Nikbin Meydani, D.VM., Ph.D.
Dr. Nikbin Meydani offers insight on the vitamin, its proven uses and recommendations.
Departments
Health Costs | Free-market Solution
Health costs to double in 1999? Not necessarily. Life Extension Foundation is arguing for a free-market solution.
In The News
Pasta: A new source of folic; St. John’s Wort; Soy Protein
Medical Updates
Studies from around the world that can help you live longer.
Prostate Enlargement
Super Saw Palmetto and Super Nettle Root – two alternatives for alleviating symptoms of prostate disease.
Richard D'Alberti
How keeping busy has enabled one man to stay young.