Written on Sep, 22, 2015
by DrB
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.…
Written on Sep, 22, 2015
by DrB
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…
Written on Sep, 18, 2015
by DrB
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…
Written on Sep, 15, 2015
by DrB
Unfortunately we have to face the reality that although not an emergency at the moment we are fishing out and polluting the oceans and in doing so changing the ecosystem of the seas. Marine population halved since 1970 – report The report analysed…
Written on Sep, 15, 2015
by DrB
Repubs and Dems Together on Natural Farm Food By Dr. Mercola Life is about making choices. But today, regulations, red tape, and massive industry lobbying efforts are eroding some of our most basic freedom of choice. It’s hard to fathom how we have…
Written on Sep, 15, 2015
by DrB
How long can you safely keep leftovers in the refrigerator? Answers from Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. Leftovers can be kept for three to four days in the refrigerator. Be sure to eat them within that time. After that, the risk of food poisoning…