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Our mission & writing commitmentFebruary 20, 2008
Cancer Risk Goes Up with Body WeightUK researchers have reviewed 140 studies evaluating body mass index (obesity) and the risk for cancer. They found that as body weight goes up, cancer [...]
February 18, 2008
60 Minutes Blows the Lid Off the FDA’s Trasylol Scandal60 Minutes told the world last night that FDA ineptitude over the heart-bypass drug Trasylol cost 1,000 American lives a month, killing at least 22,000 [...]
February 16, 2008
Congressman Calls for FDA Chief ResignationIn the face of mounting drug scandals and perjured congressional testimony, a key House Democrat, Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI), told the Associated Press that [...]
February 14, 2008
FDA Chief in Very Hot Water with CongressIt now appears that the FDA Chief Andrew von Eschenbach, M.D. has committed perjury before Congress. Unlike Roger Clemens, who also seems to be putting [...]
February 13, 2008
Berry Power for Your HeartIf Big Pharma ever had a drug that could boost HDL cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and keep blood cells (platelets) from sticking together it would be [...]
February 13, 2008
Zero-Calorie Saccharin Makes Rats FatThe latest salvo fired off at the multi-billion dollar sweetener industry found that feeding rats zero-calorie saccharin (the main component of Sweet n' [...]
February 12, 2008
Overweight Lacking Key Basic NutrientsNorwegian researchers found that overweight individuals were significantly lacking in vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin E. This lack of [...]
February 12, 2008
Hostility and Depression, a Recipe for Cardiovascular DiseaseSome people have a hostile approach to solving problems. Other people feel depressed in regards to life. Either situation is pro-inflammatory – leading r [...]
February 11, 2008
Sleep Problems and Weight Gain in ChildrenA February 2008 meta analysis regarding children and their lack of sleep is driving home an important point: children who do not get enough sleep are [...]