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Why are inexpensive generic drugs not getting to market as fast as they could?

March 9, 2006 Why is healthcare in the U.S. so expensive... Read More >

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New generation of Romanian product relieves depression in as little as 4 days

January 1, 2006 New generation of Romanian product relieves depression in as little as 4 days I’ve talked before about what I call the duct tape effect: Treatments that offer a quick fix without actually repairing the problem, so they don’t really provide long-term benefits. This is the problem with the majority of... Read More >

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Newsletter Issue: January 2006

How effective are black box warnings?

December 15, 2005 In yesterday's e-Alert ("Grain Drain" 12.14.05) we saw how whole grain intake can deplete iron levels in women. Today we'll look at another problem grains can cause in those who are sensitive to a specific grain component: gluten... Read More >

Categories: black box warnings FDA prescription drugs

Emergency contraceptive pill over the counter?

November 21, 2005 Several types of cancer are considered "silent killers." Colon, bowel, lung, stomach, rectal, liver and pancreatic cancers are often in advanced stages by the time their symptoms finally develop into red flags... Read More >

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Should the pharmaceutical industry advertise directly to consumers?

November 16, 2005 A recent study from the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia demonstrated how four teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil taken daily for 12 weeks reduced pain and morning stiffness... Read More >

Categories: advertising direct to consumer drug advertising FDA Advisory Committee pharmaceutical industry prescription drugs

Coping with depression caused by a heart attack

August 25, 2005 Sometimes it seems like you just can't win. But for those who suffer from depression following a heart attack, there's a winning combination of nutrients that may successfully relieve depression while also improving heart health... Read More >

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Canada may put Vioxx back on the market

July 26, 2005 But there's another important component in pineapples called bromelain that provides several health benefits. New research from Australia reveals that bromelain may turn out to be much more significant than previously imagined... Read More >

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British Dietetic Association

July 19, 2005 With friends like the British Dietetic Association (BDA), who needs enemies? That was my first thought when I read the comments made by a BDA spokesperson in reaction to the recent news about the European Union (EU) directive on dietary supplements... Read More >

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Business Week magazine offers health advice

June 28, 2005 So if you wanted advice on dietary supplements, would you go looking for it in Business Week magazine? Absolutelyif you were interested in tracking investment opportunities in the supplement biz. But health advice... Read More >

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Have you been feeling depressed?

June 21, 2005 Then came the follow up question: Have you been feeling depressed? We all have those times when life piles on an excess of demands. A sense of being constantly overwhelmed can make anyone feel blue... Read More >

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The new doctor-patient relationship

May 10, 2005 The old patient-doctor trust - which in simpler times was largely automatic - is now outmoded. The relationship has a new model... Read More >

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L-arginine’s effect on type 2 diabetes

March 29, 2005 Fortunately I stumbled across another arginine study, and although it's a few years old (from 2001), it offers valuable information for anyone with type 2 diabetes or a pre-diabetic condition... Read More >

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