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Side Benefits, Not Side Effects

Side Benefits, Not Side Effects

My 5-year-long self-experiment with lipoprotein(a) therapy -- to cure my heart disease -- has not been without side effects. [1] However, these side effects are not ones that I would ask my doctor or pharmacist about. These side effects are also not the ones that most doctors over-caution about: for example, hypervitaminosis, toxicity, heart damage, inflammation of the stomach lining, and even carcinogenic effects.
The Promise of 3D Printing in Healthcare

The Promise of 3D Printing in Healthcare

3D printing allows the construction of physical objects based on three-dimensional digital models. A futuristic notion until recently, such printers are now commonly found in high schools, university libraries and labs, and also in a fabulous array of high-tech companies producing medical devices, and yes, body parts of all kinds.
Vitamin K Deficiency Linked to Osteoporosis, Cancer, and Heart Disease

Vitamin K Deficiency Linked to Osteoporosis, Cancer, and Heart Disease

Using the triage theory for micronutrients, noted researcher Dr. Bruce Ames and his team have linked vitamin K deficiency to multiple degenerative ...