Author Archives: Nick Tekavic

Why does it feel like everyone has an autoimmune disease?  According to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA), autoimmune diseases affect approximately 50 million Americans, accounting for about 1 in 5 people in the...

A recent study published in Drugs in R&D highlights the potential of combining aspirin and vitamin C as an effective cancer treatment. This animal study explores how aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) and vitamin C (ascorbate) work...

Roundup Lawsuits: Bayer and Monsanto Face Billions in Damages Over Cancer Claims Bayer and Monsanto are facing approximately 54,000 lawsuits from individuals exposed to the weedkiller Roundup (glyphosate), who later developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma or other...

A recent article published in The Atlantic analyzes the significant impact that smartphone use can have on the mental health and development of children and teens. With the rise of digital devices, children are exposed...

One of the greatest predictors of man’s health is his free testosterone levels.  Testosterone is a man’s life force. It influences every aspect of his body. It plays a crucial role in energy, muscle mass,...

Repurposed drugs are medications initially designed for treating non-cancerous conditions that have unexpectedly shown promise in combating cancer. These are inexpensive, effective, and established therapies that can be leveraged for their anti-cancer properties and enhance...

The word hormone comes from the Greek meaning “set in motion.” Scientists introduced the term in 1902 to describe a chemical substance that travels throughout the body, influencing physiology and behavior. Hormones move through the...

For more than 60 years, traditional cancer treatments, including chemotherapy for solid tumors, have failed in about 90 percent of cases. Despite huge amounts of money spent, the results have been very disappointing. Up to...

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that begins in the pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. Unlike other skin cancers, melanoma can grow deeper into the skin and spread to other parts of the body. Malignant...

Gastrointestinal cancers, including cancers of the stomach, intestines, and colon, are rising at an alarming rate among young people. Many researchers are uncertain about what’s driving this trend:  “Epidemiologic data indicate a significant increase in...

A French study published in the BMJ earlier this year concludes that prolonged use of specific progestins, synthetic forms of progesterone found in some birth control methods and hormone replacement therapies, is associated with a...