Archive for January, 2008

A Million Useless Zetia Prescriptions a Week

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 Posted in Natural health | No Comments »

In this CBS News clip, Katie Couric speaks to Dr. Steven Nissen of the Cleveland Clinic about a study that questions the benefits of the anti-cholesterol drug Zetia.Read full story Read more..

Group Seeks Botox Warning After 16 Death Reports

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 Posted in Natural health | No Comments »

According to consumer group Public Citizen, Botox and similar injections should come with stronger warnings. There have been reports of 16 deaths after the botulinum toxin spread inside the body. Botox, ... Read more..

Mercury Can Cause Heart Problems, Too

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 Posted in Natural health | No Comments »

Several studies have concluded that mercury is associated with cardiovascular problems in addition to the neurological damage it is known to cause. One study showed that mercury levels among men ... Read more..

How to Be Happier with What You Have

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 Posted in Natural health | No Comments »

This lifehack.org article explains that misery doesn’t need to be the price for ambition. While many self-help books have already covered the topic of ambition, very few have talked about ... Read more..

Hazardous Levels of Mercury in Tuna Sushi

Sunday, January 27th, 2008 Posted in Natural health | No Comments »

Recent laboratory tests in New York found so much mercury in tuna sushi that two or three pieces a week at some restaurants could be a health hazard. Eight out of ... Read more..

One of Most Ridiculous Studies on Weight Loss Ever Published

Sunday, January 27th, 2008 Posted in Natural health | No Comments »

A truly ludicrous study purports to show that a weight-loss surgery called adjustable gastric banding works better than conventional medical treatment for Type 2 diabetes in the obese. Type 2 diabetes ... Read more..

I Was Right About the Bird Flu Hoax

Sunday, January 27th, 2008 Posted in Natural health | No Comments »

Last year, the number of human cases of avian flu dropped rather than rose for the first time -- from a paltry 115 in 2006 to an even more insignificant ... Read more..

Demand For "Greener" Cleaning Products Sparks Industry Changes

Sunday, January 27th, 2008 Posted in Natural health | No Comments »

Growing consumer demand for environmentally-friendly cleaning products has moved "green" cleaning supplies from a fringe industry to an economic powerhouse that has attracted the attention of big corporations. Suppliers are increasingly ... Read more..

Are Lipstick Chemicals Changing Your Cup Size?

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 Posted in Natural health | No Comments »

In less than a decade, the average bra size in Britain has increased from a 34B to a 36C. A quarter of all bras sold are a D cup or ... Read more..

A Single Meal Can Lead to Good (or Bad) Health

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 Posted in Natural health | No Comments »

How many fast food meals do you need to eat before they start harming your health? It turns out the answer is just one. One high-fat, high-sugar meal can trigger a ... Read more..