Posted on February 26, 2008 by TruthSeeker
Next generation antidepressants drugs such as Prozac and Seroxat are barely more effective than placebo, according to a study.
The research pooled results of studies, some unpublished, submitted to the Federal Drugs Authority (FDA) into fluoxetine (Prozac), venlafaxine (Efexor), nefazodone (Serzone) and paroxetine (Seroxat).
Known as selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs), these drugs are widely prescribed for [...]
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Posted on February 20, 2008 by TruthSeeker
(NaturalNews) In a move that surprised no one, the bill to consider the banning of aspartame in Hawaii was crushed by Chairman Josh Green, M.D., who deferred the initiative, denying the Hawaiian legislature the ability to vote on the measure (while condemning Hawaiian children to drinking and eating yet more of this toxic substance). That [...]
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Posted on February 15, 2008 by TruthSeeker
America seems shocked that, yet again, a young male would pick up an assault rifle and murder his fellow citizens, then take his own life. This is what happened last night in Omaha, Nebraska, where the 19-year-old (Robert) Hawkins killed himself and eight other people with an assault rifle. Those lacking keen observation skills are [...]
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Posted on February 15, 2008 by TruthSeeker
The Journal of the American Medical Association released a study that shows that there is a tremendous increase in prescribing anti-depressants to preschoolers aged 2 to 4 years old! The “Terrible Twos” are just that! If you start throwing these drugs at preschoolers, what are we going to do for them when they hit their [...]
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Posted on February 15, 2008 by TruthSeeker
TORONTO – Red wine has been touted as beneficial for cardiovascular health, but new research suggests that while one glass of that favourite Merlot or Shiraz may indeed be heart healthy, two or more could actually do more harm than good over time.
Furthermore, those good and bad effects on the heart and blood vessels aren’t [...]
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Posted on February 14, 2008 by TruthSeeker
Do you really know what’s in a vaccine? Does your doctor? And are they truly safe? These are just a few of the questions addressed in this well-researched and presented video.
You’ll learn revealing truths, such as the fact that most pro-vaccine studies are supported by money from the pharmaceutical companies, and hear a medical doctor [...]
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Posted on February 14, 2008 by TruthSeeker
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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 the 44 pieces of sushi purchased by the New York Times for testing had mercury levels so high that the FDA could take legal action [...]
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Posted on February 14, 2008 by TruthSeeker
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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 86 in 2007. Frightening headlines warning of a pandemic that could kill 150 million people have all but vanished.
Although some “experts” still argue that preparations [...]
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Posted on February 14, 2008 by TruthSeeker
Albany, New York (WSYR-TV) – If you’ve got health insurance that covers so-called “out of plan” or, “out of network” doctors, you may be paying far too much out of pocket. And the Attorney General is trying to get you a refund.
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo Wednesday said he will sue one health insurance company and [...]
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Posted on February 14, 2008 by TruthSeeker
By Ryan Thompson
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
OCEAN PARKWAY — Suspecting millions of dollars lost in medical fraud, it began with an investigation several years ago into the Omni Medical School Clinic on Ocean Parkway. More than 20 people were ultimately charged, and on Monday, two of the doctors connected to the massive scheme were sentenced to time [...]
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