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The deadly surgical risk they won’t warn you about February 12, 2018
We all know that having surgery, even if it’s just a minor procedure, comes with some risk. Nevertheless, we sign those long release forms… and hope for the best. But there’s a danger involved in having an operation — practically any operation — that you’re not being told about. And the American Society of Anesthesiologists […]
Tamiflu stampede ignores drug’s link to suicides February 7, 2018
It looked like a flashback to the Cabbage Patch doll hysteria, when parents stormed toy stores and grabbed them up wherever they could find them. But no, what I was seeing were pictures on the news of frantic people in pharmacies trying to find some Tamiflu. They acted as if it was a case of […]
Dangerous opioids routinely given to IBD sufferers February 5, 2018
If you’ve never had to deal with the pain and severe diarrhea of ulcerative colitis — or any other inflammatory bowel disease — consider yourself lucky. The nature of these diseases is probably why Big Pharma and the FDA think it’s okay to put some of the most incredibly dangerous drugs on the market for […]
Are you a victim of this ‘false epidemic’? January 30, 2018
“Early detection saves lives.” We’ve all heard that mantra before, and it may seem nearly impossible to believe that it might not be true. But for the moment, put aside everything you believe related to the testing of cancer. I’m talking about those yearly mammograms that start as early as age 40… the PSA tests… and […]
Say goodbye to diarrhea... constipation... gas... and cramps with the 30-day cure for leaky gut January 29, 2018
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Is this drug really safe enough for pregnant moms? January 29, 2018
Hidden studies and hush-hush findings may be business as usual in Big Pharma’s world… but where innocent babies are concerned, all bets are off. Uncovering the secrets about the frequently prescribed morning-sickness drug Diclegis (an old drug with a new name that’s come back to haunt us) led a Canadian doctor to fight tooth and […]
How trying to be polite can land you in the ER January 24, 2018
You know that tickly feeling that starts in your nose and quickly morphs into a loud “achoo“? To you and me, it’s just a sneeze, but to scientists it’s known as “airflow dynamics.” And when your dynamics start flowing in a public place (like onto your dinner companion’s plate or in the middle of a […]
The common drug linked to ‘hallucinations’ in kids January 24, 2018
When we’re told not to panic, there’s only one thing to do — and that’s run! Which is exactly what you should be doing if your doctor wants to give you, your kids, or your grandkids the risky, nearly useless drug called Tamiflu. You may have heard about a 6-year-old girl in Texas who came […]
The real-life vampires that might be in your bed! January 23, 2018
I was shocked to find that Baltimore, the city I call home, has achieved a rather dubious (and icky) distinction. It seems that we’re currently the bedbug capital of America. No one is sure how this came about, although some suspect it could be because of our proximity to Washington, D.C., which now ranks No. […]
Your best protection against the flu isn’t from a needle January 23, 2018
We’ve been hearing a lot about the flu this year — even more than usual. And that’s because influenza appears to be hitting at a fast and furious pace — especially true for the very healthy people who have been suddenly struck down in the prime of life. But if you ask practically any health […]
Is it just age-related, or can your hearing loss be reversed? January 22, 2018
It’s a sad — but all-too-common — story. Another aging rock star is going deaf. This time it’s Eric Clapton, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer behind some of our favorites, such as “Layla” and “Wonderful Tonight.” Sure, you can blame it on playing his guitar extra loud all those years… or standing onstage […]
The skin cancer treatment you don’t want to try! January 18, 2018
Here’s a drug that really lives up to its name: FU! To be more precise, it’s called fluorouracil 5 percent, or 5-FU for short. But whatever you want to call it, it’s a horror show — and your doctor may present it to you as the latest and greatest way to prevent a recurrence of […]