| 06/29/2009 - Cut prostate cancer with green tea |
| In a new study published in Cancer Prevention Research, men with prostate cancer who consumed the active compounds in green tea demonstrated significant reductions in the body's chemical markers for disease progression (including PSA). |
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| 06/29/2009 - Prostate protection beyond saw palmetto |
| Q: My husband has been taking saw palmetto for about 15 years. So I was alarmed when I came across a recent article claiming saw palmetto may actually damage healthy prostate tissue. Have you heard this? |
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| 06/25/2009 - A call for feedback from eTips readers |
| Your input is always welcome. |
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| 06/25/2009 - Preventing car sickness naturally |
| Q: My husband and I are planning to take a cross-country trip this summer. I'm sort of dreading it, because after long hours in the car, I start to suffer from motion sickness. What can I do to enjoy my trip? |
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| 06/24/2009 - Under tested and dangerous drugs no problem for FDA |
| An advisory panel is giving the go-ahead for three under-tested antipsychotics, one in children as young as TEN. Now, the FDA doesn't HAVE to follow the advice of this panel, but history shows they usually do. |
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| 06/24/2009 - Getting the gray out |
| Q: Is there anything that can be done to restore hair color? |
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| 06/22/2009 - Harvard study reveals most healthcare related bankruptcies are suffered by people with health insurance |
| A new study out of Harvard revealed that health problems caused 62% of bankruptcies in America in 2007. |
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| 06/22/2009 - The surprising solution for strep throat |
| Q: My 10-year-old son is constantly coming down with strep throat! No matter what I try, it keeps coming back. What can I do? |
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| 06/18/2009 - FDA making a much-needed move toward transparency |
| Earlier this month, FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg announced that she's created a task force that, six months from now, will report recommendations on how the agency can be more open in areas like drug evaluation. |
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| 06/18/2009 - Dr. Wright recommends the proper dosage for resveratrol |
| Q: What's the recommended dosage for resveratrol supplements? All I've seen is recommendations for "high" doses. |
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| 06/17/2009 - Researchers recommend dangerous blood-pressure- lowering drugs for all |
| That's right—after reviewing 147 clinical trials for a meta-analysis, researchers determined that blood-pressure-lowering drugs should be taken by everyone over 55. |
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| 06/17/2009 - The right kind of zinc gets you over colds FAST |
| Q: I'm doing a lot of traveling this summer, and the last thing I want is for a headcold to interfere. Anything I should keep in my carry-on? |
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| 06/15/2009 - FDA set to approve dangerous new bloodthinner |
| Get this: The FDA is getting close to approving prasugrel, a new drug that, while it could prevent a heart attack, could also cause severe, even fatal, internal bleeding. |
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| 06/15/2009 - Internet database takes the guesswork out of finding the healthiest personal care products |
| Q: I keep hearing horror stories about all of the potentially harmful ingredients in my cosmetics and skin care products. But how do I know what to watch out for? |
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| 06/11/2009 - A natural solution for IBS |
| Q: Can you suggest an all-natural method for dealing with my IBS? |
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| 06/11/2009 - It doesn't take long for Tylenol to cause liver damage |
| A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association determined that it only takes TWO WEEKS for healthy adults to sustain liver damage from acetaminophen use. |
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| 06/10/2009 - In the clear...getting rid of adult acne for good |
| Q: I thought my days of dealing with acne were long behind me, but it seems I'm not so lucky. I've spent an arm and a leg on expensive products promising to clear it up, but nothing works. Please help! |
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| 06/10/2009 - Lung cancer made more deadly by HRT |
| Because new research has revealed that HRT may make lung cancer significantly more deadly. |
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| 06/08/2009 - U.S. considering use of unapproved boosters to stretch swine flu vaccine. |
| I should have known, though, that Big Pharma will stop at nothing to keep the money-making vaccine machine running. This time, by adding unapproved components that will reduce the amount of antigen needed in each shot. |
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| 06/08/2009 - Beat back the flu without that dangerous shot |
| Q: Like most people, I fall victim to the occasional cold or bout with the flu. I see the flu shot pushed everywhere, but forget it! I'm looking for a natural approach to keep the sniffles at bay. |
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| 06/04/2009 - ALCU seeks to reverse unconstitutional gene patents |
| It turns out that about 20% of all human genes, including genes associated with Alzheimer's and asthma, are patented and held by private companies. |
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| 06/04/2009 - Beat your sweet tooth by tricking your tongue |
| Q: For months, I've been trying to beat my sweet tooth. But I just keep reaching for the ice cream and cookies at night. What can I do when willpower won't cut it? |
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| 06/03/2009 - Drawing the line on state intervention |
| The state stepping in where most of us think they have no business at all—our healthcare decisions. |
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| 06/03/2009 - A sweet cure for urinary tract infections |
| Q: As you can imagine, I'd rather not take antibiotics for my frequent urinary tract infections. Please help me find an alternative! |
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| 06/01/2009 - Promotional gifts from Big Pharma influence attitudes toward drugs |
| A new study in The Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that, when it comes to marketing, no freebie is too small. |
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| 06/01/2009 - No more kidney stones thanks to nutritional changes |
| Q: I recently passed a kidney stone. I've heard that once you have kidney stones, you're more likely to get them again. I don't want to go through that horrible pain again! What can I do? |
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