Archives: 2011 November

FDA says no more Avastin for breast cancer

The FDA made a bold…not to mention rare…good decision to withdraw the breast cancer indication for Avastin based on the drug having entirely too few benefits and far too many risks. But is this enough in a system in which drug dangers are brought to light only after being rushed through hasty approval processes?

The right dose of resveratrol

Q: Everything I’ve read about resveratrol says I should be taking “high” doses. What does that mean, exactly? How much is in a “high” dose?

Getting rid of gray hair

Q: I’ve started getting more and more gray hairs. Is there anything I can do to get rid of them?

The biggest question about Congress making pizza a veggie

You’ve probably already heard that Congress has declared pizza a vegetable. Yep, that sloppy, cheesy frozen nightmare plopped onto millions of kids’ school lunch trays is a veggie. There’s been plenty of coverage–but is any of it asking the right question?

The tool-cabinet solution for warts

Q: Okay, how do I get rid of this unsightly wart on my finger?

Researchers find most “honey” isn’t the real deal

Settling in for a calming cup of tea with honey, do you really know what you’re drizzling into your beverage? A shocking reports shows that the odds are pretty darn high that it’s certainly not honey…

Treating bursitis–and its hidden cause

Q: Are there any vitamins or herbal treatments that will get rid of this pain?

Type 2 diabetes linked to cognitive impairment

For many of us, the holidays are a stressful time. Avoiding those sweet temptations piling up on the buffet table gets harder and harder–and the consequences are pretty dire for people dealing with diabetes. Shocking new research uncovers why it’s more important than ever to stay strong this holiday season.

How to stop the latest attack on our health freedom

All-out war has been declared on our health freedom. A senator strikes with a bill giving the FDA the power to ban any supplement on a whim, while the FDA tries to push “guidelines” that would cripple the supplement industry. We can stop them–and we MUST.

Choose the right kind of beef for your family

Q: I need some grocery-store guidance. I’m glad to see more options at the butcher’s counter, but I’m a little overwhelmed. What kind of beef should I be buying for my family? Should I be eating all organic?

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