Useless Medicine Blogs

Overuse of medical scans not only drives up the cost of healthcare; it also increases your risk of cancer. Exposure to high doses of radiation from CT scans and similar types of radiology is the culprit. Uncover the evidence and be aware of the risks.
 

Is a vaccine against the effects of nicotine what you need to quit smoking? Probably not. Try these tried and true tactics to beat your smoking habit instead.
 

A newly published study says the shingles vaccine is safe. I say, not so fast. Let's look at what you need to know about this.

I’ve been practicing medicine for nearly 30 years now, and I’ve seen lots of screening and diagnostic tests come and go. Many of the currently prescribed tests are overused and unreliable, and some are downright harmful. However, there are four tests I believe strongly in, and highly recommend you get.

Polypharmacy is defined as “the act or practice of prescribing too many medicines.” A quarter of individuals age 65 and older take three or four different drugs every day, and more than 20 percent take five or more. This is not just dangerous, it's insane.

Folks, getting vaccinated for shingles is a bad idea. This vaccine is still fairly new and its long-term side effects and effectiveness have yet to be determined; no one knows if it helps ward off repeat outbreak; and its benefits are exaggerated.

While a handful of conventional screening tests are valuable and do save lives, others are widely overused and unreliable, and some are downright harmful. Here’s how to avoid unnecessary medical tests.
 

If pharmaceutical giant Merck has its way, Gardasil, their human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (the “cervical cancer vaccine”), would be yet another mandated immunization.

In my opinion, the forced vaccination program endured by American families is the single greatest health threat our country has faced. Because of the damage done by these forced vaccinations, millions of children will be unable to work, marry, or raise families of their own.