Health - Western Medicine
Vitamin C: A Promising Anti-Cancer Agent
Aug 15, 2008, 2:00 pmThe idea that vitamin C might have potential in cancer treatment has been around for decades.
When Is It Critical to Say, ‘Stick Out Your Tongue’?
Aug 10, 2008, 2:00 pmWhy did a 28-year friend of mine recover from a stroke when a stroke destined another to spend the rest of his life disabled?
AMA Gives Birth to a Bad Idea
Aug 6, 2008, 1:00 pmThe AMA issued a resolution requesting that national legislation be enacted to prohibit planned births from taking place anywhere other than in a hospital setting.
Cholesterol Drugs Linked With Cancer Risk
Aug 1, 2008, 8:00 pmThe group taking Vytorin were found to be at statistically, significantly increased risk of dying from cancer compared to the group taking the placebo.
Osteoporosis Drug Linked to Fractures
Jul 29, 2008, 1:00 pmProlonged use of Fosamax, also referred to by the generic name bisphosphonate alendronate, may increase the risk of fractures of the femur.
Book Review: 'Mania: A Short History of Bipolar Disease'
Jul 23, 2008, 10:00 am“Mania: A Short History of Bipolar Disease,” Dr. David Healy, author of “Let Them Eat Prozac,” looks at the historic roots of our current “medicalized distress."
Gas and Cesarean Operations at Record Highs
Jul 13, 2008, 11:00 amA recent report says that 26.3 percent of Canadian women now have babies delivered by Cesarean section.
FDA Urges Black Box Warning for Epilepsy Drugs
Jul 9, 2008, 2:00 pmFDA officials are pushing for a “black box” suicidal warning for epilepsy drugs.
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