Archives: 2008 July

Patent medicine manufacturers may get legal protection from lawsuits filed against drugs approved by the FDA.

Big Pharma is attempting to use a legal version of pre-emption to protect itself against lawsuits filed by patients who have been harmed by side effects associated with pharmaceutical products.

De-coding autism

More evidence is pointing to the link between autism and heavy metal toxicity — particularly mercury.

Rates of a serious infection called C. difficile have skyrocketed in recent years, along with the upswing in antibiotic use.

Rates of a serious infection called C. difficile have skyrocketed in recent years, along with the upswing in antibiotic use.

High stakes for low risk

Giving children the hepatitis B vaccination triples their risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

Researchers recommend cancer patients stay away from antioxidants, despite a lack of evidence supporting this conclusion.

Researchers recommend cancer patients stay away from antioxidants, despite a lack of evidence supporting this conclusion.

Off limits

Even though folic acid is extremely safe, los Federales have limited over-the- counter supplement dosages to 400 or 800 micrograms since the 1940s.

New study shows that wine may actually protect against liver disease.

According to a recent study conducted at the San Diego School of Medicine, red wine may actually protect against liver disease.

The sum of its parts

If you're going to replace the hormones that your ovaries aren't making enough of anymore due to menopause, it's always best to do as the ovaries do and use them all.

New study shows most men don't get treated for low testosterone levels, despite experiencing symptoms

A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine stated that the majority of men with low testosterone levels aren't receiving treatment.

Write for your rights

The FDA not only does everything it can to discourage natural medicine practitioners, it also denies the public crucial information about vitamins, minerals, botanical and other natural remedies.

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