by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Sep 4, 2021 | Other Diseases & Conditions
A review of 41 studies found no good evidence that ivermectin prevents or treats COVID-19 infections (Cochrane Reviews, July 28, 2021). No study compared ivermectin to an intervention with proven efficacy. Additionally, 31 studies are ongoing and 18 studies are...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Sep 3, 2021 | Diabetes
One of the definitions of “pre-diabetes” is a high rise in blood sugar after meals, and people with pre-diabetes are at significantly increased risk for suffering a heart attack or stroke (American College of Cardiology 70th Annual Scientific Session, May...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Aug 7, 2021 | Other Diseases & Conditions
Researchers at Rush University followed 837 patients with 19 different tests for memory and other brain functions. They found that higher consumption of foods and drinks with added sugars was associated with greater loss of ability to recognize objects and remember...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Aug 6, 2021 | Heart Health
Extensive research shows that high blood pressure is associated with having specific harmful bacteria in your colon (Circulation Research, Apr 2021;128(7):934–950), and that reducing harmful colon bacteria and increasing healthful ones can help to control high blood...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jul 29, 2021 | Other Diseases & Conditions
Researchers showed that “wearing a surgical face mask did not cause gas exchange abnormalities in healthy adults or even in adults with lung function impairment” (Annals ATS, March 2021;18(3):539-541). The authors measured carbon dioxide exchange and oxygen saturation...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jul 16, 2021 | Joints & Bones
The anti-inflammatory lifestyle recommended here will help to protect you from heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, auto-immune diseases and the many other debilitating conditions that are linked to inflammation. Many types of arthritis are believed to be caused by...
