Archives for September 2008

A company backed by Internet search-engine giant Google is now marketing direct-to-consumer genetic testing for about $400 bucks.

A new study revealed that men taking aspirin and other commonly used, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) had PSA readings that were 10 percent lower than the men in the study who did not take those drugs.

A new study has shown that by and large, DTC drug ads are costing Big Pharma billions – and it's hardly boosting drug sales at all.

Studies show remarkable results in heart attack and sudden death prevention from eating fish and taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements.

New studies show that a new and more accurate breast screening method could be right around the corner.

A new study reveals that the problem with flame retardant chemicals and children is actually far more widespread than ever imagined.

The FDA has finally begun to post on its website a list of all the drugs that it is evaluating for potential safety issues.

According to an FDA statement about preliminary results from a recent clinical trial, "A larger percentage of patients treated with Vytorin were diagnosed with and died from all types of cancer, combined, when compared to treatment with a placebo."

The Associated Press reported a highly significant finding on these ballpark staples: Hot dogs are actually good for you.

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