Written on Apr, 30, 2005
by DrB
Single Nucleodtide Polymorphisms or snips are variations in genetic nucleotide sequences that are associated with almost all diseases. These gentitic variations form proteins that have abnormal shapes making them unable to key and lock in normal functional responses. Folic acid metabolism has…
Written on Apr, 30, 2005
by DrB
Wednesday, March 30, 2005 You may be surprised to learn that as much as prescription drugs are now being shown to be dangerous for human health, there’s also a big problem in the way people turn to alternative medicines such as Chinese herbs,…
Written on Apr, 30, 2005
by DrB
by Dr. Brian Roettger DC, HMD With all our dependence on otc, prescription, recreational drugs, and natural supplements, actual health gets lost in the maize. For the majority of Americans, the prevalent philosophical outlook on medicine is the quick fix. Just give me…
Written on Mar, 24, 2005
by DrB
The use of multiple medications that, taken in combination, can cause adverse effects for patients is an emerging problem as Americans live longer and seek treatments for a variety of ills. Some health experts say the problem of polypharmacy is increased by direct-to-consumer…
Written on Mar, 21, 2005
by DrB
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) officials said late last week rubella (German measles) is no longer considered a health threat in this country. Nevertheless, the so-called experts still urge no letup in vaccinations for rubella. In fact, one of the “expert” doctors quoted…
Written on Mar, 16, 2005
by DrB
ALISON HARDIE HEALTH CORRESPONDENT PIONEERING research by British scientists has found a new way of fighting cancer – sending tumour cells to sleep. Experiments with skin cancer cells show they can be frozen into a permanent state of suspended animation, which stops them…
