| 08/31/2009 - Vitamin D cuts heart disease risk for diabetics |
| We probably don't need any more reasons to get plenty of vitamin D, but the evidence just keeps piling up...this time, new research shows why D is absolutely essential if you're diabetic. |
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| 08/31/2009 - Relieving water retention |
| Q: I started taking bio-identical hormone replacement therapy several months ago and I already feel a tremendous amount of relief from my menopause symptoms. |
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| 08/27/2009 - Study reports on Gardasil’s shady marketing |
| New studies reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association provide even more reasons why we should keep Gardasil far, far away from our daughters. |
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| 08/27/2009 - Is too much B12 dangerous? |
| Q: I've read several of your articles recommending large doses of B vitamins for various conditions. But I thought taking too much vitamin B12 was dangerous? |
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| 08/26/2009 - Beat colds and flu with probiotics |
| What's a parent or grandparent to do when you want to protect your children's health, but the only options out there seem to be dangerous vaccines and side-effect heavy drugs? Well, according to one new study, you can turn to probiotics. |
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| 08/26/2009 - Natural help for swollen legs |
| Q: My legs get very swollen on a regular basis. Can you tell me why this is happening and what I can do about it? |
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| 08/24/2009 - Personal medical information...sold to the highest bidder |
| Major chains like Walgreen's and CVS have been accused of buying and selling your personal information. It's a major money-maker, too—one data-mining company made over a billion dollars last year. |
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| 08/24/2009 - Leave silent gallstones alone. |
| Q: I have silent gallstones and my doctor wants me to have surgery to have them removed. Do you have any information about this condition that might help me make a decision one way or the other? |
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| 08/20/2009 - Stretching swine flu vaccine supply could risk your health |
| As panic over swine flu builds, the question on everyone's mind (thanks to some stirring from the mainstream) seems to be: Will there be enough vaccine to go around? (In case they're wondering, they can keep my share.) |
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| 08/20/2009 - Easy wart removal |
| Q: Do you have any tips for getting rid of warts? |
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| 08/19/2009 - Study finds certain medications increase fall risk |
| More than one third of people over 65 fall each year. They're the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries and the leading cause of injury deaths among older adults. |
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| 08/19/2009 - Get rid of calluses for good |
| Q: I've had very thick heel calluses for most of my adult life. I've tried everything from lotions to scraping to soaking and nothing seems to work. Is there anything that will help? |
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| 08/17/2009 - Keep Tamiflu away from kids |
| As panic continues to build over a possible swine flu outbreak this fall, it's becoming common practice to drug whole schools or camps full of kids at the slightest hint of the illness. |
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| 08/17/2009 - Natural ways to break up blood clots |
| Q: My doctor tells me I have blood clots in my legs that could potentially be very serious. Do you have any information on getting rid of them naturally? |
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| 08/13/2009 - Arthritis drugs increase cancer risk in children |
| The FDA has just released a new warning that TNF blockers increase the risk of CANCER in children and adolescents, on average after 30 months of treatment. |
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| 08/13/2009 - Proper breast-feeding prep for moms-to-be |
| Q: My daughter is about to give birth to her first child and she plans to breast feed. Are there any supplements she should avoid? |
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| 08/12/2009 - Dental amalgam "perfectly safe," but needs a warning |
| That's right—the FDA has made a final ruling on dental fillings that contain mercury, and it seems we can all breathe a sigh of relief. |
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| 08/12/2009 - Banish ADHD without Ritalin |
| Q: My son was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. I don't want to put him on Ritalin if I can help it. Is there anything else I can do for him? |
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| 08/10/2009 - Government plans to protect Big Pharma from vaccine backlash |
| Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius signed a document granting legal immunity to vaccine makers and federal officers. |
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| 08/10/2009 - Can Botox possibly be safe? |
| Q: I know that you're against Botox. But I'm wondering if there are any cosmetic procedures that you do find okay? |
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| 08/06/2009 - Phytosterols—the latest tool in the fight against cancer? |
| A new review suggests that phytosterols could do so much more—they could actually prevent cancer and cause cancer cells to die. |
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| 08/06/2009 - Ward off travel bugs |
| Q: I'm dreading my upcoming vacation because I get a horrible sinus infection nearly every time I travel by plane. I have two questions: Why do I get these infections so often, and do you have any helpful hints for avoiding them? |
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| 08/05/2009 - Doctors may be unaware of lethal drug combinations |
| Recent research out of the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy found that medication prescribers correctly identified fewer than half of drug pairs with potentially dangerous interactions. |
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| 08/05/2009 - Keep the collagen in the cows |
| Q: I hear about all these celebrities getting collagen shots in their lips. What exactly is in these shots, and is it safe? |
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| 08/03/2009 - FDA set to approve unproven H1N1 vaccines |
| Trial data has yet to prove the safety and effectiveness of H1N1 (swine flu) vaccines. In fact, only one of the five companies seeking approval has even STARTED human trials. |
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| 08/03/2009 - Stay away from this form of vitamin D |
| Q: What exactly is a vitamin D analogue, and should I wait to take one instead of just increasing my dose of the vitamin D supplement I'm already taking? |
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