| 08/28/2008 - Several types of prescription drugs increase bone fracture risk |
| You can take prescription drugs to treat heartburn, drugs to treat depression, drugs to treat asthma, and drugs to prevent osteoporosis. But will your bones survive even one of those treatments? |
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| 08/28/2008 - Beware of a scam in which thieves give you money, then rob |
| If you receive a check for a large amount of money from a stranger and you're asked to return part of the payment right away - beware. Chances are you're getting scammed. |
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| 08/27/2008 - Retinopathy is a red flag that heart health may be in serious jeopardy |
| Without question, heart health is a front-burner concern for every diabetic. But for those who DO test positive for retinopathy, it really is time to clear the decks and take urgent steps to protect your heart. |
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| 08/27/2008 - Could the Gardasil vaccine actually help increase cervical cancer rates? |
| "The side effects that have been reported are real and they cannot be brushed aside." That quote might mark a turning point in the way the medical mainstream perceives Gardasil, the controversial vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV). |
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| 08/26/2008 - Flu shot doesn't protect seniors from pneumonia |
| And all would be right with the world if not for an annoying new study the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would probably rather you not know about. |
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| 08/26/2008 - Osteoporosis drugs and oral surgery risk |
| "Be sure to tell everybody that oral surgeons won't touch people on biphosphonates either because their ability to heal extraction sites or oral injuries is less and they also might risk a lower success rate with implants." |
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| 08/25/2008 - They're going to try to sell you statins as a dementia preventive. |
| Today's e-Alert is an antidote to the toxic hogwash that may have infected the brains of millions of people who saw a recent CBS News report titled "Study Links Statins to Dementia Prevention." |
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| 08/25/2008 - Orange juice is a bad choice for type 2 diabetes prevention |
| In fact, a glass of orange juice is practically a full day's serving of type 2 diabetes! |
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| 08/21/2008 - Hide Your Daughters: Worst Vaccine Bill Ever |
| That's what some are calling a pending New York Assembly Bill that would require all children in the state to receive EVERY vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). |
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| 08/21/2008 - A couple of kids talking about Chinese toothpaste |
| How much do kids know about the dangers lurking in common products such as toothpaste? |
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| 08/20/2008 - Toxic chemicals lurk in many household products and air fresheners |
| Dr. Steinemann's specialty is environmental engineering, so she became interested in air fresheners and other household products after hearing numerous reports from people who believed these items made them feel sick. |
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| 08/20/2008 - Indian botanical may help control blood sugar in mild type |
| Patients with mild type 2 diabetes might help control blood sugar levels with an Indian herb known as Coccinia indica. |
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| 08/19/2008 - New evidence that intraveinous vitamin C effectively fights cancer |
| For several years now I've been telling you about advances in research of intravenous ascorbic acid (IAA) to treat cancer… |
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| 08/19/2008 - The "new math" according to Tropicana |
| Here's what I found printed on the label: "100 % orange juice from concentrate (filtered water and concentrated orange juice), natural flavors." |
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| 08/18/2008 - How to prevent and treat varicose veins |
| Whatever the root cause, inactivity of a specific protein may play a key role in varicose vein development, according to a study from the University of Nantes in France. |
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| 08/18/2008 - Hypnosis may reduce pain and emotional distress after surgery |
| While preparing for surgery, a little hypnosis might make you more than just sleepy, verrrrrry sleepy. |
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| 08/14/2008 - New warning about cell phone cancer risk |
| Shockwaves rippled through the cancer research community recently when Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, sent a memo to his staff warning that extended use of cell phones may pose a cancer risk. |
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| 08/14/2008 - Easy acupressure relieves nausea |
| P6 marks the spot. That's the acupressure point - also known as "Inner Gate" - that relieves nausea caused by motion sickness, morning sickness, and chemotherapy. |
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| 08/13/2008 - Selenium reduces dangerous LDL oxidation |
| A recent study shows that we can add cardiovascular support to that impressive list of selenium's benefits. |
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| 08/13/2008 - A note of caution about Hoodia - an effective herbal appetite suppressant |
| "What do you folks know about Hoodia?" asks an HSI member named Mark. "Is there any reason, besides cost, not to try it?" |
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| 08/12/2008 - Physical fitness linked to lower Alzheimer's risk |
| Your memory is stored in your hippocampus. So it's no surprise that the hippocampus is the primary area of the brain that deteriorates in Alzheimer's patients. |
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| 08/12/2008 - Fatal medication errors are on the rise |
| While most people are aware that Ledger died of an accidental overdose of prescription medications, few people are probably aware of just how common this type of death has become. |
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| 08/11/2008 - 11 Ways to Survive Cancer Without a Single Drug |
| Many oncologists would rather you didn't know that chemotherapy may prolong life by a few weeks or months, but typically there's little chance that this exceedingly harsh treatment will actually rid a patient of his disease. |
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| 08/11/2008 - When you have blood drawn, don't make a fist |
| A new study, published in the Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, shows that the common practice of clinching then relaxing the hand when blood is drawn may raise potassium levels. |
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| 08/07/2008 - Should you get a shingles vaccine? |
| Dr. Spreen: "Because ALL vaccinations are suspect until they've been monitored for decades (for long-term dangers), and this vaccine obviously could not fall in that category." |
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| 08/07/2008 - Mild cognitive impairment might be detected early with a simple aroma test |
| When it comes to cognitive decline, the nose knows. |
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| 08/06/2008 - A technique for reducing mammogram pain is strictly superficial |
| When you get a mammogram, where does it hurt? I've never had a mammogram (and never will), but I know the answer to that question: It hurts the breast - the ENTIRE breast - inside and out. |
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| 08/06/2008 - Erase wrinkles with Botox-free acupuncture |
| There are two simple ways to erase wrinkles between the eyebrows and laugh lines around the eyes… |
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| 08/05/2008 - Sometimes the best therapy for prostate cancer is no therapy |
| A research team led by scientists at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School designed a study to examine the link between PADT and survival in older men with localized prostate cancer. |
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| 08/05/2008 - Whole grain white bread - what's wrong with this picture? |
| When you see the words "soft and smooth" on a product label, you might think toilet paper (at least I do), unless, of course, the label also promises whole grain. |
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| 08/04/2008 - An alternative therapy for autism might never receive the research it deserves |
| A proposed government study that would test chelation as an autism treatment was recently postponed. |
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| 08/04/2008 - Chiropractors offer free services to injured vets of Iraq and Afghanistan |
| This past June, the ICA asked its members to provide free treatments for injured Iraq/Afghanistan vets. As of the end of July, more than 70 U.S. chiropractors had volunteered. |
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