Archives: 2010 April

Fast relief for tooth pain

Any pain or soreness within or around a tooth or the jaw should be evaluated.

India stops giving Gardasil after 4 deaths

After only four deaths, the Indian Council of Medical Research called for immediate suspension of the country’s cervical cancer vaccination program.

Zinc could help depression

Turns out, there are even more reasons to supplement with zinc — including promising research on its role in managing depression.

Avoid gallbladder surgery

Good news — it is possible to prevent most gallbladder attacks, and the way to do it is simple.

The truth behind heartburn

To save space, I’ll just make a list of some of the numerous conditions linked to (and made worse by) low stomach acid…

Off-label “infertility” drug harmful in pregnancy

Researchers have found that three out of 10 women seeking infertility treatment are given a drug that could increase risks to their unborn child.

Parkinson’s drug linked to cancer

The FDA is investigating a link between a major Parkinson’s drug and an increased risk of prostate cancer.

Shining a light on tanning beds

Tanning beds aren’t necessarily dangerous. The problem is they don’t generally provide you with the type of radiation that your skin needs to produce vitamin D.

Natural vs. synthetic vitamins

The body recognizes just about any substance you put into it — synthetic or not. The real question is what’s best for you.

Pfizer forked over billions for marketing

Pfizer admitted recently that it paid $35 million in six months to doctors who helped educate (read: market to) other doctors on use of new Pfizer drugs.

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