Addictive Pain Killers Protected by Lobbyists
So even dangerous drugs that lead to addiction, ruined lives or deaths by overdose are protected by big business. I guess it’s not surprising, you...
More on Radiation Risks
Any readers of the blog are familiar with the risks of radiation, a recent study on children and the panel of specialists who have cautioned...
Diesel Exhaust and Cancer
In the “First Do No Harm” category, we have more ill effects of burning fossil fuels. I think I may need to add a category...
Calcium, No Longer Recommended
I’m personally happy about this, since I never could figure out a good way to take the Calcium. The chewables left a sugary taste and...
CT Scans Increase Children’s Cancer Risk, Study Finds
I heard this report on NPR and found the story. We’ve discussed the perils of radiation here, and here among other posts. CT’s were also...
No More Physicals?
We’ve discussed the Less Is More trend in traditional medicine over the last year. I have a sort of synopsis in this newsletter, with links...
Hormone Replacement Inadvisable
To file under “First Do No Harm,” the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force issues guidelines stating that postmenopausal women should not be taking hormone replacement...
Calcium Supplements Shown to Increase Heart Attack Risk
New study showing that supplemental Calcium increases heart attack risk by 30% That’s a huge amount! The study was done to see if the...