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Category Archives: Health Controversies

Controversial and political topics regarding health care, products and services.

Stopping Hormone Therapy Linked to Cardiovascular Death

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The first year following cessation of hormone therapy is a risky year for women.

Northern Ireland Bans GM Crops to Keep Clean and Green Image

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Northern Ireland has joined Scotland, France, Greece and Latvia in announcing a full ban on GM crops under the new EU opt-out regulations. Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan announced Monday that he is prohibiting the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops in Northern Ireland.…

New Zealand Study Shows the Greatest Threat to the Elderly is Drug Treatment

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Treatment itself, not treatment error or negligence, according to an analysis of no-fault claims data from New Zealand. For full study see  link at bottom of article. These findings were published in the October issue of the Annals of Family Medicine. Katharine Ann…

What To Do When A Drug Study Disagrees With You – Retract the Study of Course

Retract Antidepressant Drug Trial, Experts Say A reanalysis of the now infamous Study 329 of the antidepressant paroxetine (multiple brands) shows that the drug is ineffective and unsafe for adolescents, prompting experts to call for a retraction of the original study. Study 329…

The  Vaccine Facts They Ignore

Getting Polio from the Polio Vaccine By Dr. Mercola A prime argument often used for the justification and support of today’s highly aggressive mandatory vaccination programs in the U.S. and around the world is the alleged success of the polio vaccine. Wild type…

In a bit of Anti-Wisdom the FDA approves OxyContin for children ages 11-16 without thinking about the consequences. Senators call for a hearing.

In a bit of Anti-Wisdom the FDA approves OxyContin for children ages 11-16 without thinking about the consequences. Senators call for a hearing.