Alternative Medicine
Concerns over drug companies' political donations
Consumer Watchdog (CS) has revealed that politicians in Washington have received multimillion dollar donations from drug and health insurance companies.
President lifts stem cell research ban
On Monday, President Obama signed an executive order reversing the Bush administration’s ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research.
Massive pharma merger on the horizon
Pharmaceutical company Merck has just announced that it will merge with a major competitor Schering-Plough creating a multinational pharmaceutical giant.
Criticism grows over FDA supplement regulations
In recent days, critical voices have spoken out against the FDA’s approach to the regulation of dietary supplements which they say overburdens their producers and benefits big pharma.
Tea may reduce the risk of stroke
Scientists have found that both green and black tea may be useful in preventing serious cardiovascular events.
ISSA offers tips for healthy heart
The American Heart Month may have ended last week, but a sports association’s healthy heart tips continue to inform and educate about beneficial lifestyle choices.
The RDA Hoax (Recommended Daily Allowance)
One way to suppress nutrition and its health benefits is the establishment of a nebulous, arbitrary and meaningless standard of measurement such as the RDA or “Recommended Daily Allowance.” The purpose of the RDA hoax is to get the public to accept it as the gold standard. Now read what has happened when the RDA has been applied to vitamin D and iodine…
Melamine found in cocoa products
The FDA may have stated that melamine is safe in small doses, but food manufacturers seem to be playing it safe and recalling tainted products.
MRSA found to be common among ER workers
Two recent reports reveal that the rate of MRSA positivity among emergency room workers is more common than previously thought.
Natural remedy offers relief of common cold
In a climate where pharmaceutical drugs and traditional OTC medications can cause side effects and dangerous interactions, consumers are increasingly looking to alternative and natural products for relief of flu symptoms.
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