December Issue
Premarin, which is made from the urine of pregnant horses, has been touted as the drug of choice for keeping women healthy and youthful. Not so, says an NIH study on 8,000 women who took Prempro, a combination of Premarin and synthetic progestin.
Reports
The New Hormone Replacement Therapy
There are foods that protect women in other countries against menopausal symptoms. These foods contain phytoestrogens, which can benefit women in numerous ways.
Potassium Iodide
Potassium iodide (KI) protects against thyroid damage and cancer that is caused by the release of radioactive material.
C-Reactive Protein
A better diagnostic tool than cholesterol for predicting cardiovascular disease risk, C-reactive protein, has gone largely unnoticed.
Empowering Prostate Patients
Co-author of A Primer on Prostate Cancer, The Empowered Patient’s Guide, Donna Pogliano tells Life Extension her story as a partner in a battle against prostate cancer.
Departments
Is Conventional Medicine Finally Catching Up?
Garlic protects arteries as well as HDL; vitamin C and stroke.
In The News
HRT side effects, B-vitamins protect against coronary occlusion, inadequate potassium iodide stockpiles.
Great Health, Poor Brain Function?
Improving brain function, liquid vitamins, plus…
Medical Updates
Studies from around the world that can help you live longer.
$1.3 Billion Complaint filed Against FDA
Emord & Associates, on behalf of Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals, filed a $1.3 billion complaint against the FDA.