Find out if your doctor is in a relationship with a Drug Company

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Rising Reports Of Bad Reactions to Drugs
“Official reports of negative reactions to prescription drugs have increased dramatically over the last decade, according to a new study.”

How to Find Out If Your Doctor And Drugmakers Are In A Relationship
“If your mother says she loves you, check it out.” So what about your doctor?”

A Little Deception Helps Push Athletes To The Limit
“The trained bicyclists thought they had ridden as fast as they possibly could. But Kevin Thompson, head of sport and exercise science at Northumbrian University in England, wondered if they go could even faster.”

In Study, Fatherhood Leads To Drop In Testosterone
“Testosterone, that most male of hormones, takes a dive after a man becomes a parent.”

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New Study No Reason to Ditch Dietary Supplements

An observational study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that women using multivitamins or certain other common vitamin and mineral supplements had higher mortality risk over 22 years. However, while it achieved widespread media coverage, it did not provide any convincing evidence that nutritional supplements are harmful.

Radioactivity Leaks – Coming to a town near you

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Radioactive tritium leaks found at 48 US nuke sites
“You got pipes that have been buried underground for 30 or 40 years, and they’ve never been inspected.”

Anti-inflammatory curry extract may reduce tendonitis and arthritis
“Curcumin extract may be able to suppress biological mechanisms that spark inflammation in tendon diseases, according to new research.”

Antibacterial Chemical Raises Safety Issues
“The maker of Dial Complete hand soap says that it kills more germs than any other brand. But is it safe?”

Fatty Foods May Boost Moods
“Fat-rich ‘comfort foods’ may actually alter the brain’s response to sadness, and boost mood, according to new research.”

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