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High-risk drug combo hyped as ‘cure’ for heart disease

November 28, 2016 Big Pharma is attempting to pull off one of its deadliest scams ever. And with the help of the pharma-friendly mainstream media, it just might succeed. You probably heard the big news last week about a “new” cholesterol drug that can “switch off” heart disease. But this so-called new med... Read More >

Categories: Amgen cholesterol dementia drugs that lower cholesterol FDA PCSK9 blockers Repatha Repatha side effects statins

Off-label prescribing can be a prescription for disaster

November 28, 2016 Woody Witczak was 37 when his doctor gave him an Rx for the antidepressant Zoloft. Five weeks later, he was dead. He had hung himself from the rafters in his garage. Woody didn’t go to his doctor because he was depressed — he was having trouble sleeping. But Woody, and... Read More >

Categories: FDA FDA meeting off label drugs off label prescribing Steven Francesco using drugs off label Woody Witczak

EXPOSED: Diabetes drug scam Scientists say attacking blood sugar is not the answer

November 2, 2016 It’s a multi-billion dollar scam... the diabetes drug industry... and it affects millions of people worldwide. Big Pharma has had a chokehold on diabetes treatment for decades, pushing more drugs—and more dangerous drugs—for lowering blood sugar on doctors and patients alike. But, as it turns out, tightly controlling blood sugar,... Read More >

Categories: nl-2016-11
Newsletter Issue: November 2016

Far too many restaurant chains still serve antibiotic-laden meat

October 12, 2016 Arby’s may “have the meats,” but it looks like those meats are filled with loads of prescription antibiotics. Same with KFC, Denny’s, Applebee’s, Starbucks and 12 other fast food and sit-down big name restaurants. Those are the 16 food chains that got an “F” grade on the latest report by... Read More >

Categories: antibiotic use in livestock Antibiotics and livestock Applebee’s Arby’s meats Denny’s farm animals KFC overuse of antibiotics Starbucks superbugs

Heart failure the latest addition to growing list of NSAID risks

October 11, 2016 The bad news about NSAIDs — the anti-inflammatory drugs that include some of the most common names on the shelf, such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve and even aspirin — keeps on getting worse. Last year I told you how after years of looking the other way, the FDA finally admitted... Read More >

Categories: Advil Aleve aspirin heart failure heart failure risk NSAIDs kidney damage and NSAID drugs motrin NSAID side effects of NSAID meds OTC

The best remedy for lupus doesn’t require a prescription

October 6, 2016 It’s an idea whose time has come...again. Years ago I told you about some exciting research out of the University of Ulster that found omega-3 fatty acids worked wonders in helping lupus patients. They relieved fatigue, inflammation, skin rashes and even neurological problems. Those given fish oil supplements also had... Read More >

Categories: autoimmune diseases Benlysta dangers of Benlysta DHA drugs for lupus fish oil lupus omega 3 fatty acids omega 3s

Despite dire warnings, kids still given codeine-containing meds

September 26, 2016 When children’s lives are at stake you would think regulators would move fast and furiously. But where the use of codeine is concerned, it looks like the FDA is simply rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. Now, a new report has come out saying that under no circumstances should... Read More >

Categories: children codeine dangers codeine codeine cough syrup Dr. Joseph Tobias Dr. Tobias codeine study Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Pfizer’s asks FDA to ditch Chantix suicide warning

September 19, 2016 For many, trying to quit smoking has turned into a nightmare beyond their wildest dreams. Take Chris Kunkel, for example. One night, the happily married Army IT specialist had an idea pop in his head while watching TV: “I’m going to kill myself.” Kunkel, who had recently gone cold turkey... Read More >

Categories: black box warning Chantix Chantix Chantix suicides FDA neuropsychiatric events Pfizer warning on Chantix package

ADHD drugs now putting millions of adults at serious risk

September 15, 2016 There’s “something happening here.” That’s how the authors of a new investigation on adult ADHD have summed up their research. You read that right, adult ADHD. Sure, we know how millions of kids, many just active, normal children, are being drugged everyday due to an ADHD diagnosis. But this investigation... Read More >

Categories: Adderall XR ADHD Adult ADHD danger of ADHD meds adults Daytrana drugs to treat ADHD FDA Vyvanse

Don’t let anyone talk you into using dangerous chemicals for head lice

September 15, 2016 All across the country a new school year has begun. And that means a few things — new backpacks, expensive new sneakers, and, if you’re not careful, head lice for the kids and grandkids. Kids have been passing head lice around schools for generations. And these critters can be a... Read More >

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FDA finally gets around to warning us about this deadly drug combo

September 6, 2016 It’s the drug combo that kills. Back in March I told you how a certain pair of commonly prescribed meds — anti-anxiety benzodiazepines and pain-killing opioids — are practically the same mixture as drugs used to execute prisoners on death row. Now, six months later, the FDA has finally issued... Read More >

Categories: Benzodiazepines benzos danger of opioid and benzodiazepines fatal drug combo FDA warning opioids

Biblical gift helps COPD sufferers breathe freely

August 29, 2016 As you struggle to take a breath, panic sets in. You can’t get enough air. Your chest tightens, and it feels like you’re suffocating. If you live with COPD, that terrifying experience happens too often. And it shapes everything you do. Activities that once seemed simple—showering, walking through the park... Read More >

Categories: nl-2016-09
Newsletter Issue: September 2016
Allan Spreen, M.D.
Dr. Allan Spreen, Chief Medical Advisor

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