Archive for February, 2007
Side Effect Ridden Antibiotic Acquires “Black Box” Warning
Following a year long investigation into the side effects of the controversial antibiotic Ketek, warnings on the drug have been increased by the FDA. The drug’s use for treatment of sinusitis and bronchitis has also now been banned. “FDA has determined that the balance of benefits and risks for Ketek do not support continued approval [...]
Posted: February 17th, 2007 under FDA.
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School Cafeterias Posing Health Risks to Children
A recent study concluded that some cafeterias in the U.S. are not making the cut on safety. High school cafeterias in 20 different jurisdictions across America were included in a study that discovered roaches, rats and outdated safety codes. Researchers from The Center for Science in the Public Interest, which is a Washington-based non-profit organization evaluated [...]
Posted: February 15th, 2007 under Children's Health.
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Americans Almost Never Talk About Alternative Medicine With Their Doctor, Survey Finds
A survey by the AARP and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that Americans older than 50 are not telling their doctors about alternative medicines that they are using. According to health experts, doctors should be informed of anything a patient puts in their body to prevent any unwanted complications of combining [...]
Posted: February 13th, 2007 under Alternative Medicine.
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Cosmetic Surgical Procedure Is On The Rise
The crazed desire to lose weight and change appearances as easily & quickly as possible has people everywhere turning to cosmetic surgery, which is on the rise. The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) says in 2006, the use of liposuction in the U.K. increased by 90 percent. In general, cosmetic surgeries rose by 31 [...]
Posted: February 13th, 2007 under Liposuction.
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New Mexico Bill Could Ban The Use of This Toxic Sweetener
An Albuquerque, N.M. senator has put the wheels in motion to pass a bill that would ban foods containing aspartame from being sold in the state by July. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener or “fake sugar” as I like to call it that has been used by many all over the world as a substitute [...]
Posted: February 11th, 2007 under Aspartame.
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Increased Vitamin D Intake Can Ward Off Cancer, Study Shows
Recently, two studies conducted at the University of San Diego concluded that increasing intake of vitamin D either through sunlight, diet or supplements may lower a person’s risk of contracting breast cancer by 50 percent. Vitamin D intake may also lower the risk of contracting colorectal cancer by more than 65 percent. In an effort [...]
Posted: February 9th, 2007 under Vitamin D.
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Big Pharma Currently Working on a Smokeable Version of Drug
Folks, now I have seen it all! A California-based pharmaceutical company is currently developing smokeable drugs. In an effort to deliver fast results, they are producing drugs that that can be smoked like cigarettes. Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman, chairman of psychiatry at Columbia University, says: “It’s a useful mode of delivery, though its desirability and frequency [...]
Posted: February 8th, 2007 under Prescription Drugs.
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Forceful Methods Used to Push Toxic Vaccines on Children
On January 22, 2007 nearly 3,000 students were sent home from schools in Maryland for failing to get required vaccines. What’s even more disturbing is that to comply with state vaccination laws, officials are considering pursuing legal action against the parents’ of the children. According to the law, January 2 was the deadline for all [...]
Posted: February 7th, 2007 under Vaccination.
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Food & Beverage Manufacturers Continue to Bamboozle Consumers about their Products
A recent study performed by the Prevention Institute concluded that more than 50 percent of the food and beverage products on the market with fruit pictured on their packaging actually have little to no fruit at all in the ingredients list. The Prevention Institute, which is a non-profit community health advocacy group in California conducted [...]
Posted: February 6th, 2007 under Fruit.
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Independent Trans Fat Ban Could Mean Nationwide Movement
It seems as though the decision that took place last month for New York to ban the use of trans fats in restaurants has spurred an interest in many cities across the country that are considering to do the same. Of these, Los Angeles may be the first large city to get the ball rolling. Attorneys [...]
Posted: February 4th, 2007 under Trans Fats.
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