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Lifespan-Extending Treatments
Metformin Prevents Cancer Say Researchers

By Brady Hartman on August 7, 2017

Summary: Studies show that the diabetes drug metformin reduces cancer rates by about a third. The drug is thought to ward off cancer by reducing blood sugar. Researchers are now conducting clinical trials of metformin on healthy senior adults. [This article first appeared on the LongevityFacts.com website. Follow us on Google+ or Reddit. Author: Brady Hartman. ] Can a generic medicine costing 5 cents… Continue reading "Metformin Prevents Cancer Say Researchers"
Healthy Living, Vitamin Supplements
The Dirty Secret of the Fish Oil Supplement Industry

By Brady Hartman on July 30, 2017

Summary: The omega-3 fish oil supplement industry sponsored a controversial January 2017 research study on omega-3 fish oil supplements. Because the study was potentially tainted by funding bias, it caused the American Heart Association to fire back with a fish oil advisory of its own. [This article first appeared on the LongevityFacts.com website. Author: Brady Hartman.] Seafood is healthy for the heart because… Continue reading "The Dirty Secret of the Fish Oil Supplement Industry"
Healthy Living
The Dirty Secret of the Food Industry – Funding Bias

By Brady Hartman on July 26, 2017

Summary: Funding bias occurs when research is funded by private industry and is potentially slanted, which could mislead consumers. Funding bias most often occurs in the food and supplement industry, such as with vitamins and omega 3 fish oils. This report shows you how to protect yourself against the problem. [This article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts.com. Author: Brady Hartman. ] The funding bias… Continue reading "The Dirty Secret of the Food Industry – Funding Bias"

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Metformin Prevents Cancer Say Researchers

The Dirty Secret of the Fish Oil Supplement Industry

The Dirty Secret of the Food Industry – Funding Bias