Ever wonder why so many drugs come out of studies with flying colors? It’s because the researchers stack the deck in favor of the meds… and a new study shows just how quick and easy it is to get the results you want.
Archives for March 2010
Painkillers kill hearing
Time to tune out that one-a-day painkiller mantra before those painkillers force you to tune out everything — because the latest research links these overused meds to hearing loss in men.
Going buggy over new lice treatment
Having trouble getting rid of your kid’s head lice? Try giving him your dog’s heartworm medicine!
Latest Chinese junk under recall microscope
The feds are finally ready to take action on some of the most poisonous garbage being sent to our children from China. But as usual, they’re a day late and a dollar short.
Why drugs won’t prevent diabetes
It’s not enough to pump diabetics full of drugs. Now there’s a mad rush to shove meds down the throat of anyone who might even be at risk for the condition.
BPA now linked to asthma, too
The news on the world’s worst chemical additive keeps getting worse… as a new study now links bisphenol-A — better known as BPA — to asthma.
Baby DVDs don’t lead to little Einsteins
One new study found that a popular DVD series that’s supposed to help kids learn to talk is a complete sham.
Kids eating more junk than ever
If you’ve wondered why you’ve seen so many fat kids around lately, the latest study gives you a clue as to why…
CDC goes overboard for flu shots
Just when you thought the flu pandemonium was dying down, it’s rearing its ugly head again. But it’s not the flu itself that’s the problem… it’s the people who are trying to “protect” you from it.
Aspirin: A loaded gun for your heart
The drug companies want you to think of aspirin as a magic bullet for your heart. Oh, it’s a bullet all right — and it’s definitely aimed at your ticker.
