Archives: 2009 May
A daily cup of tea could cut excess facial hair
Sip a cup of strong spearmint tea to decrease the excess testosterone production that can lead to excess body hair.
Protecting your health at the doctor’s office
Nearly 5,700 former patients of a South Dakota clinic had to be notified that they may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis.
Cut out the sugar to cut your risk of cataracts
Researchers have found that part of the cause of cataracts is the lens of the eye trying to “help” the body lower high blood sugar by storing it away within the lens, which gradually obscures vision.
Traces of rocket fuel chemical found in several samples of baby formula
Traces of perchlorate, a chemical used in rocket fuel, explosives, fireworks, and road flares, were found in samples of several different brands of powdered baby formula.
Herbal treatments for ADHD could keep kids off risky drugs
While there isn’t a lot of research on herbal treatments for ADHD, there are some early clinical trials that show promise for two herbs.
Pfizer tested unapproved drug on Nigerian children
Could it be that Big Pharma giant Pfizer used Nigerian children as guinea pigs in a trial they knew would never fly in the United States?
A "sweet" solution for recurring ear infections
There is plenty of clinical evidence showing that ear infections can be completely eliminated by doing two things: eliminating refined sugar and eliminating and desensitizing food allergies.
Pfizer finally to answer for controversial drug testing
Thirteen years after a drug trial that left 11 children dead and dozens disabled, Big Pharma king Pfizer and Nigeria’s Kano state have agreed to settle a lawsuit out of court.
A safe alternative to that daily aspirin
Fish oil reduces heart attack risk as well as or better than aspirin.
Aspirin therapy may increase risk of bleeding in the brain
Taking aspirin regularly increases your risk of “microbleeds” in the brain by a staggering 70%, according to a new Dutch study.
