Historical facts about the dangers (and failures) of vaccines
Mass vaccination programs not only fail to protect the population from infectious disease, they actually accelerate the spread of disease in many cases.
...10 natural antidepressants to boost your spirits
While there is no cure-all for depression, there is research supporting several natural options that may help boost our minds as well as our spirits.
...Chinese herb may ease rheumatoid arthritis
A new study shows that the Chinese herbal remedy Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F (TwHF), also known as "lei gong teng" or "thunder god vine," helped decrease joint tenderness and pain in a small group of people treated with the medicinal plant.
...A bridge to the renewable energy future
Renewables are coming fast. In the meantime, here's a largely overlooked but potent way to minimize fossil fuel use and the damage it causes.
...Media trashes alternative treatments in spite of facts
Despite the popularity of alternative medicine, the press persists in trying to persuade readers to avoid alternatives at all costs.
...St. Jude medical completes study of Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
St. Jude Medical, Inc. says they have completed patient implants in its U.S. clinical study of deep brain stimulation for the symptomatic treatment of Parkinson's disease, a degenerative neurological disorder that often impairs motor skills, speech and other functions, progressively diminishing the person's control over his or her movements.
...Benefits of mammograms, PSA tests overestimated: study
Many Europeans overestimate the benefits of breast and prostate cancer screening, which calls into question their ability to make an informed decision, researchers say.
...The US FDA declares mercury amalgam fillings safe for all
Charlie Brown of Consumers for Dental Choice says, "FDA remains alone in the world in failing to protect children and pregnant women from mercury fillings. Since 1996, Canadian dentists have been told not to put mercury amalgam in children or pregnant women. Since 1998, British dentists have been told the same for pregnant women. Norway and Sweden have banned amalgam altogether. Regrettabl...
The more hybrid drivers the better?
On the one hand, Honda is playing to a sense of fairness that its American audience may have. "Sure," the typical magazine reader might think. "Everyone should drive a hybrid. Good for Honda." Yet even a fuel-efficient hybrid car could be disastrous for the planet.
...Water scarcity looms
Water scarcity grows in urgency in many regions as population growth, climate change, pollution, lack of investment, and management failures restrict the amount of water available relative to demand.
...Health through humour and happiness
As the founder and director of the Gesundheit Institute - a holistic medical community in West Virginia in the United States, Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams believes that laughter, joy and creativity are an integral part of the healing process and therefore, true healthcare must incorporate those aspects of life.
...Red yeast rice targets cholesterol
Red yeast rice, a dietary supplement that has been used in China for centuries, contains a chemical that is identical to the active ingredient in the prescription statin Mevacor (lovastatin). However, red rice yeast does not seem to cause the side effects the drug does.
...Study shows Aloe Vera soothes pain and fights cavities
A new study, published in the May/June 2009 issue of General Dentistry, shows that aloe vera tooth gel was as effective, and even outperformed some other commercial toothpaste when it comes to controlling mouth bacteria.
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