Posted February 1, 2019
There is nothing more terrifying than not being able to breathe. But that’s what asthmatics face every day. Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the airways. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough. According to the Global Initiative for Asthma it affects an estimated 300 million people worldwide. And it increases globally by 50 percent every decade. Read more.
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Shocker: The Dangers of Ultrasound
Posted January 30, 2019
“50 Human Studies, in Utero, Conducted in Modern China, Indicate Extreme Risk for Prenatal Ultrasound: A New Bibliography” Jim West has released his unprecedented Bibliography of critical ultrasound research, as a book, available at Amazon.com. Ultrasound is a highly controversial topic. It can now be said, without hyperbole, that an understanding of its mysteries are essential to the well-being of the individual and the human species. Read more.
The Biggest Healthcare Mistakes and Misdirections
Posted January 30, 2019
What is the biggest healthcare mistake? Read more.
Why Are Your Oranges Covered with Antibiotics
Posted January 24, 2019
Oranges are one of the most popular fruits in the U.S., but be aware that soon you may be sinking your teeth into an orange doused in antibiotics such as streptomycin and oxytetracycline, medications that are medically important to humans. In December 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the “maximum level” of oxytetracycline for use in citrus fruits1 — just days after approving residues of the drug on fruit.
Sackler Family Boasted in ’90s that OxyContin ‘Prescription Blizzard’ Would be ‘Deep, Dense & White’
Posted January 24, 2019
A member of the Oxycontin-manufacturing Sackler family said at the launch party for the drug in the 1990’s that the coming “prescription blizzard” would be “deep, dense and white,” according to a bombshell court filing by the Massachusetts Attorney General. Read more.
Top Cancer Doctor, Forced Out Over Ties to Drug Makers, Joins Their Ranks
Posted January 24, 2019
Dr. José Baselga, who resigned his position as the top doctor at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center after failing to disclose millions of dollars in payments from drug companies, is now going to work for one of them. Read more.
Popular Blood Pressure Drug Recalled Over Cancer Concerns
Posted January 23, 2019
The FDA did it again with another blood pressure drug recall. This time it’s for the popular drug called Valsartan. The reason: more evidence of the pills contains the known cancer-causing toxic chemical called NDEA. Read more.
At $3.5 Trillion Per Year: America’s Health Care System is One of the World’s Largest Financial Enterprises
Posted January 23, 2019
Hoping to earn its share of the $3.5 trillion health care market, the medical industry is pouring more money than ever into advertising its products — from high-priced prescriptions to do-it-yourself genetic tests and unapproved stem cell treatments. Spending on health care marketing nearly doubled from 1997 to 2016, soaring to at least $30 billion a year, according to a study published Tuesday in JAMA. Read more.
Ibuprofen Alters Human Physiology
Posted January 23, 2019
Pain is one of the most common reasons people access the health care system. It affects more people than diabetes, heart disease and cancer.1 While it’s the leading cause of disability and a major contributor to rising health care costs, not all pain triggers a doctor’s visit. Some instead choose to use over-the-counter pain killers to treat their pain. Read more.
Top Tips to Build a Stronger Back to Manage Your Pain
Posted January 23, 2019
Back pain is one of the most common health complaints across the globe, and the No. 1 cause of job disability.1 It’s also one of the most common reasons triggering opioid dependence, the side effects of which can be lethal. In fact, opioids are now the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 50,2 and more than 202,600 Americans died from overdosing on these potent pain killers between 2002 and 2015 alone. Read more.
