Archives for January 2005

More than one out of three of the Food and Drug Administration's research scientists have less than 50% confidence about the safety and effectiveness of the drugs they approve.

There's now a hot new trend for combating childhood obesity that's sweeping the nation in mainstream pop culture. Television!

New marketing program rewards fast food visits with free gym membership

Mainstream media reports that low-carb "craze" is over but rationale is flawed; Cafes that only serve cereal cropping up across US, starting on college campuses.

"Avoid what most doctors recommend for prostate problems:Drugs and surgery that could leave you impotent or in diapers!"

Excessive water consumption can lead to a dangerous condition called hyponatremia, in which the brain becomes sodium-starved.

I’ve spent a good chunk of the last thirty years debunking the notion that saturated fat (specifically, fat derived from animals) in the diet leads to increased rates of coronary heart disease

The plain truth is that when it comes to your vision, the medical mainstream focuses on compensating for problems instead of truly healing your eyes instead of addressing most forms of visual deterioration

According to a recent ABC News online report, the newest drug craze among college-age students isn't Ecstasy, cocaine, or hash, but mind-altering ADHD drugs like Aderall or Ritalin.

An intriguing, yet somewhat bizarre study being launched by scientists at London's University College is exploring why multiple organ failure – the most common cause of death in intensive care units – kills some patients but not others…