Health - Western Medicine

Sep 23, 2008, 11:00 am

Ever since 2004 when the FDA mandated black boxes on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressaants pharma has been on the warpath.

Sep 22, 2008, 9:00 am

In recent years, researchers have shown that some old wives' tales are medically sound and safer than traditional drugs.

Sep 19, 2008, 9:00 pm

Apparent flu shot mortality benefit in the elderly is probably not due to the vaccine but, but to a “healthy user effect.”

Sep 17, 2008, 10:00 am

An inflammation-fighting plant extract may offer some pain relief to people with mild knee arthritis.

Sep 16, 2008, 5:00 am

Surgery works no better than drugs and physical therapy for older people suffering knee pain from osteoarthritis.

Sep 12, 2008, 11:00 am

Influenza vaccination does not have a major impact on death in the elderly.

Sep 9, 2008, 2:00 pm

A supplement containing olive leaf extract may help lower blood pressure.

Sep 7, 2008, 9:00 pm

“Will repeated ultrasound examinations harm my baby?”

Sep 2, 2008, 10:00 am

The “natural” Cesarean allows parents to actively participate in and observe their child’s birth.

Aug 23, 2008, 9:00 pm

It is sometimes recommended that the individual suck zinc lozenges to hasten healing from the common cold.

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