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07/03/2020 / By Isabelle Z.

Former Big Pharma sales rep speaks out on industry’s dishonest practices

To many of us, it has been pretty clear for a long time that Big Pharma engages in very dishonest tactics – and that’s putting it politely – when it comes to pushing their toxic “treatments” on people, but now some people who have worked on the inside are speaking out about their devious practices. […]

02/24/2020 / By Michael Alexander

Researchers discover gut bacteria that can render some drugs ineffective

If you’ve ever wondered why your body reacts differently despite being given the same medication as other people, the bacteria living in your gut may be to blame. In a study published in the journal Nature, researchers from Yale University found that gut microbiome – the colony of microorganisms that live inside the human gastrointestinal tract – can metabolize over 150 […]

02/24/2020 / By Isabelle Z.

It’s bad for you, but you won’t know: Commonly prescribed medications can increase dementia risk by nearly 50%, researchers warn

If you’re looking to reduce your risk of dementia, you might be increasing your intake of blueberries and omega-3 rich foods, but a new study shows another very important step you should take: avoid anticholinergic medication. Anticholinergic drugs are given to people for symptoms such as bladder problems, gastrointestinal disorders, Parkinson’s disease, allergies and chronic […]

10/08/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

All our elderly are hooked on drugs: Agitation among seniors may be due to overmedication

As we age, our bodies undergo all manner of changes, and some of them are jarring enough to turn even the most pleasant person into an endless complainer. It’s easy to attribute moodiness in seniors to the myriad health problems they may be facing, but it could be the so-called “solution” to their medical issues […]

09/04/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Big Pharma’s BIG LIE: Most new drugs have zero new benefits, research confirms

No matter what ails you – real or imagined – there’s a drug for that. These days, stopping at the pharmacy on the way home from the doctor’s office has practically become a given. While you might think that medicine has simply evolved so much that we can now fix more problems than ever before, […]

08/05/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Here’s an alarming fact: Over 90% of medications can trigger allergic reactions

When experiencing an allergic reaction, many people’s first thought is that it must be connected to something they ate. While it is true the food allergies are on the rise, there is another potential culprit that many people often overlook: medication. One big reason many people fail to make the connection is because they aren’t […]

07/27/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

What are all those inactive ingredients in prescription drugs really doing to you?

When you’re taking a medication, you might only concern yourself with its active ingredient. After all, it’s what improves your condition. However, a new study shows that the list of inactive ingredients deserves equal weight as some are not quite as inconsequential as their name implies. Oral pills typically contain anywhere from 8 to 35 […]

06/24/2019 / By Ethan Huff

Popular FDA-approved heart pill found to contain deadly, cancer-causing chemical

An online pharmacy company known as Valisure, which is currently licensed to operate in 37 states, has issued an urgent warning to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about a cancer-causing chemical found in valsartan, a popular blood pressure pharmaceutical manufactured by Novartis and several other drug companies. As it turns out, valsartan contains […]

05/08/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

An Ayurvedic approach to hypertension

In this article, researchers from India provide a detailed review of available Ayurvedic literature to understand the physiology of blood pressure and etio-pathogenesis of hypertension from the perspective of Ayurveda. Their review was published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Different theories have been proposed to explain hypertension from an Ayurvedic perspective, but there is […]

04/30/2019 / By Vicki Batts

Is Tylenol killing your soul? Studies confirm pain-killer reduces empathy

If you’ve been feeling apathetic lately, it might not just be you — it might be your pain medication. Past research has shown that taking over-the-counter pain relievers like Tylenol can dull your ability to feel empathy for others’ pain. Now, a stunning second study confirms that common drugs like Tylenol are indeed altering your […]

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