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New findings on BPA make avoiding it more urgent than ever May 25, 2017
Two years ago, scientists in California voted unanimously that the toxic plastic additive BPA should be immediately added to the list of chemicals that are known to cause birth defects. That should have meant that soup, veggies and other canned foods whose packaging includes BPA (which is typically used to coat the inside of can […]
Could this be the answer to chronic fatigue syndrome? May 24, 2017
It wasn’t all that long ago that chronic fatigue syndrome was called the “yuppie flu,” even “mass hysteria.” Actually, it wasn’t until the late 1980s that the CDC even formed a “working group” to discuss the ailment. But about all it decided on was that chronic fatigue syndrome would be a good name. So, it’s […]
Do you really need knee surgery? Experts say probably not May 23, 2017
“If they knew all the evidence, almost nobody would choose to have this surgery.” That’s how Dr. Reed Siemieniuk, a researcher with McMaster University in Toronto, sums up his just-out look at arthroscopic or “keyhole” surgery for degenerative knee diseases — including those very common arthritic knees. Even the doctor himself calls that a “strong” […]
Vanish varicose veins with this circulation “reboot” May 22, 2017
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Researchers reveal the best way to maintain a healthy brain May 16, 2017
It’s a security system more effective than any deadbolt or alarm, and it’s meant to protect something pretty valuable — your brain! It wasn’t until the 1960s that scientists even knew what the blood-brain barrier (BBB) looked like. It’s basically a network of blood vessels meant to guard your brain from bacteria and other toxic […]
Shingles shot blamed for illnesses, injuries and deaths May 11, 2017
Of all the drug commercials that seem to play nonstop on TV, the ones that try to scare us the most are for Merck’s shingles vaccine Zostavax. The drugmaker has used almost every trick in the book, from spooky music to actors wearing makeup so they appear to have shingles blisters all over them. The […]
‘Active surveillance’ OK if prostate cancer runs in family May 10, 2017
This may be the most important thing any man who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer needs to hear. As an eAlert reader you know that we’ve told you a lot about active surveillance where prostate cancer is concerned. And for very good reason. While numerous studies have found it to be the way to […]
FDA warnings not enough to end this threat to kids’ lives May 9, 2017
Just last week, the FDA ordered drugmakers to add a label to medications containing the opioids codeine and tramadol saying that children under 12 and moms who are breastfeeding should never take these drugs. An example of our health regulators (and tax dollars) at work, right? Far from it. The story of codeine and kids […]
New osteoporosis med actually puts bones at risk – of cancer May 8, 2017
Only Big Pharma could come up with a drug that’s even more frightening than the condition it’s supposed to prevent! And that’s the case with its latest and greatest med for osteoporosis — one given the strange name of Tymlos. This new drug is so risky that patients are warned to stop taking it after […]
Study finds knee replacement often not worth the risk May 8, 2017
At first you noticed the pain and stiffness in your knees after you were sitting for a while. Now it hurts when you climb stairs, stand up and especially when you get up in the morning. And kneeling is out of the question! If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. That’s why every year, […]
Taking steroids for even a short time can put you at risk May 1, 2017
There’s no doubt that corticosteroids are miracle drugs. During a bad asthma attack, for example, they can be life-savers. But the trade-off, of course, is that being on them for prolonged periods of time can up your risk of some serious side effects — things such as diabetes, or even fractures. But what about just […]
This study should have ended fluoridation debate May 1, 2017
The beginning of this year marked the 72nd anniversary of the biggest public snow job ever. And it’s one that is still haunting us today — water fluoridation. To fluoridate the water supply — or not — has become one of the most contentious issues many communities are facing. Right now, locations as diverse as […]
