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March 16, 2020. We reviewed a proposed 2015 controversial health law that would have had a terrible impact on the lives of Alzheimer’s patients and their families, who would have spent billions on medications that don’t work and can cause cancer.
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You may have heard the media coverage that common medications may increase the risk for dementia. What do these drugs all have in common, what do you need to know about them, and are there really risks to taking them?
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Calcium and vitamin D made headlines in the health world when many new studies on the effectiveness and safety of supplements were released. Read more about these nutrients and why you should or should not take supplements.
Read More »Do Vitamin D Supplements Prevent Health Problems? What the Research Says
Do vitamin D supplements prevent health problems? There is not enough evidence to conclude whether taking vitamin D prevents cancer or heart problems.
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