Wyeth’s Use of Medical Ghostwriters Questioned
Wyeth, the pharmaceutical company, paid ghostwriters to produce medical journal articles favorable to its hormone replacement therapy Prempro, according to Congressional letters seeking more information about the company’s involvement in medical ghostwriting. At least one article was published even after a federal study found the drug raised the risk of breast cancer.
Eating nuts may combat metabolic syndrome
Eating nuts each day may help to protect against metabolic syndrome, a collection of symptoms, including obesity, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance, which significantly increases a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
Too much tube time for kids can lead to behavior problems
Daily television viewing for two or more hours during early childhood can lead to behavioral problems and poor social skills. The study, which is published in Pediatrics, was conducted by Johns Hopkins researchers on children aged 2 to 5.
Vitamin B1 may reduce risk of kidney disease
Recent study results suggest that taking a high-dose vitamin B1 supplement each day may help diabetics reduce their risk of kidney damage.
NY Governor Paterson Proposes Soft Drink ‘Obesity Tax’
In an effort to close the $15 billion state budget gap, New York Governor David Paterson is calling for a 15 percent tax on soft drinks.
Niacin May Benefit Mental Health
Alzheimer Disease (AD) is a condition that has doubled since 1980, currently affecting just under 5 million Americans but expected to affect 16 million by 2050.
Secret of flawless skin and makeup techniques revealed
Do yourself a favor and research Flaxseed Oil and/or Fish Oil Pills. Both promote healthy skin, teeth and nails.
When money's at stake, dieters have more weight-loss success
Want to shed some pounds? You're more likely to be successful if you stand to gain --or lose -- some money.
Wyeth, the pharmaceutical company, paid ghostwriters to produce medical journal articles favorable to its hormone replacement therapy Prempro, according to Congressional letters seeking more information about the company’s involvement in medical ghostwriting. At least one article was published even after a federal study found the drug raised the risk of breast cancer.
Eating nuts may combat metabolic syndrome
Eating nuts each day may help to protect against metabolic syndrome, a collection of symptoms, including obesity, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance, which significantly increases a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
Too much tube time for kids can lead to behavior problems
Daily television viewing for two or more hours during early childhood can lead to behavioral problems and poor social skills. The study, which is published in Pediatrics, was conducted by Johns Hopkins researchers on children aged 2 to 5.
Vitamin B1 may reduce risk of kidney disease
Recent study results suggest that taking a high-dose vitamin B1 supplement each day may help diabetics reduce their risk of kidney damage.
NY Governor Paterson Proposes Soft Drink ‘Obesity Tax’
In an effort to close the $15 billion state budget gap, New York Governor David Paterson is calling for a 15 percent tax on soft drinks.
Niacin May Benefit Mental Health
Alzheimer Disease (AD) is a condition that has doubled since 1980, currently affecting just under 5 million Americans but expected to affect 16 million by 2050.
Secret of flawless skin and makeup techniques revealed
Do yourself a favor and research Flaxseed Oil and/or Fish Oil Pills. Both promote healthy skin, teeth and nails.
When money's at stake, dieters have more weight-loss success
Want to shed some pounds? You're more likely to be successful if you stand to gain --or lose -- some money.