by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Apr 8, 2018 | Fitness
Cycling is not associated with increased risk for impotence or urinary symptoms. The largest and best study on the subject to date shows that serious cyclists are no more likely to suffer impotence or urinary problems than swimmers or runners (The Journal of Urology,...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Apr 8, 2018 | Nutrition
Virtually all scientists agree that North Americans need to reduce their intake of sugar, but their views on artificial sweeteners are not as clear. Increasing evidence is showing that artificial sweeteners are not benign substitutes for sugar. In one study, people...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Apr 8, 2018 | Deaths of Famous People
Milt Campbell, one of the greatest and most versatile athletes who ever lived, died at age 78 of diabetes and prostate cancer. Research shows that prostate cancer will affect almost every North American male if he lives long enough, and risk is markedly increased in...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Apr 6, 2018 | Men's Health
Extensive data from animal and human studies show that male impotence is associated with just about every risk factor that damages blood vessels or causes high blood sugar levels (Metabolism, April 14, 2018). Men who have difficulty achieving and maintaining an...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Apr 1, 2018 | Diabetes
Eating mammal meat or processed meats is associated with increased risk for diabetes, particularly if the meat is cooked at high temperatures (Journal of Hepatology, March 19, 2018). The authors showed that eating red or processed meat is associated with excess fat in...