Written on Mar, 07, 2005
by DrB
Written on Mar, 07, 2005
by DrB
The Crucial Link Between Insulin and Alzheimer’s: A Type 3 Diabetes?: A study I posted last year estimated patients who suffer from diabetes may increase their chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 65 percent. A revolutionary discovery may go far in explaining the…
Written on Mar, 07, 2005
by DrB
You may recall an article I posted two years ago about acrylamide, a white, odorless and cancer-causing chemical that has been found in many foods that are truly harmful to your health, including potato chips, French fries, grain-based products and coffee. Acrylamide is…
Written on Mar, 06, 2005
by DrB
Vitamin D Protects Elderly From Falls: I came across an interesting analysis in this week’s British Medical Journal about the elderly and their lack of vitamin D. The author of the piece recommends giving elderly patients high doses of vitamin D supplements to…
Written on Mar, 05, 2005
by DrB
By Mark HendersonVirus has been eradicated, American Association for the Advancement of Science is toldTHE killer Sars virus has been contained so effectively that it can be considered eradicated outside laboratories, scientists said yesterday. Severe acute respiratory syndrome killed 774 people between November…
Written on Mar, 04, 2005
by DrB
Public Citizen Press Releases Providing the latest information about Public Citizen activities ——————————————- Statement of Sidney M. Wolfe, MD, Director, Public Citizen’s Health Research Group Today’s announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning revised labeling of the cholesterol-lowering drug Crestor…