Michael Teplitsky, M.d. - Articles

Aspirin Useless For Heart Health and Stroke Prevention and Causes Major Complications
Many people believe that an aspirin a day can prevent heart attacks and strokes. This is false. This view is not supported by medical studies. The most recent review published in Lancet in May 2009 showed that taking an aspirin a day does not reduce heart attacks, strokes, or cardiovascular death. It does, however, increase the risk of major bleeding complications. Read
By: Michael Teplitsky, M.d. | 06/07/2009 | Medicine

Better Health, Stronger Bones, and Reduced Cancer Risk From Sunlight
Most people believe that sunlight can cause deadly cancer. People spend hundreds of millions of dollars on sunscreens that are useless and may even be toxic. The truth is that sunlight can reduce the risk of cancer because it helps your body make natural vitamin D. This important vitamin improves your immune system, which helps you fight cancer. It also makes your bones stronger and improves your overall health. Read
By: Michael Teplitsky, M.d. | 06/07/2009 | Cancer