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» Generic Versus Brand-Name Drugs
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/27/2009 | Medicine | Unrated

In 1983, a group of New York State legislators tried to save consumers money by changing the prescription forms used by physicians.

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» Foods, Drugs, or Frauds?
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/26/2009 | Miscellaneous | Unrated

According to the House Subcommittee on Health and Long-term Care, quackery was a $10 billion business in the United States in 1984, and growing at an alarming rate.

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» Is the Blood Supply Safe?
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/26/2009 | Miscellaneous | Unrated

Almost two-thirds of all blood used in transfusions goes to surgical patients.

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» AIDS, The Fear Epidemic
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/26/2009 | Aids HIV | Rating:

By any measure, AIDS is a frightening disease. It is physically devastating, incurable, and lethal.

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» Drugs in Pregnancy
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/26/2009 | Pregnancy | Rating:

Before 1962, generations of physicians were taught the comforting myth that the placenta—the organ within the uterus through which a fetus receives its nourishment—was a sort of guardian angel of the umbilical cord, passing needed nutrients through while holding harmful germs and chemicals back.

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» Osteoporosis, Calcium, and Estrogen
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/26/2009 | Osteoporosis | Unrated

Food and drug companies are eager to shore up your bones.

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» The Mercury Fillings Scare
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/26/2009 | Mouth Dental Disorders | Unrated

The notion that mercury-amalgam fillings are poisoning the populace has been espoused by hundreds of dentists across the country who remove allegedly dangerous fillings and replace them with new ones.

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» Care of Teeth and Gums
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/25/2009 | Mouth Dental Disorders | Rating:

Tooth decay and gum disease are two of the most prevalent public-health problems in the United States.

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» Baldness: Is There Hope?
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/25/2009 | Hair Loss | Unrated

Surefire cures for baldness have been around ever since man learned to talk fast.

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» Dandruff and Shampoos
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/25/2009 | Skin Care | Unrated

Dandruff is a scalp problem, not a hair problem, and for most people it's less of a problem than advertisements would have you believe.

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» Moisturizers, Help for Dry and Oily Skin
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/22/2009 | Skin Care | Unrated

If all you wanted to do was moisturize your skin, axle grease would probably work quite well.

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» Acne: Treating Acne Yourself
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/22/2009 | Acne | Rating:

In a society where clean, smooth skin, free of blemishes, seems to be a prerequisite for social acceptance, acne can be a severe test of one's emotional stamina.

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» The Vitamin Pushers
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/22/2009 | Vitamins | Unrated

In 1936, CU published a report called "The Vitamin Stampede," which deplored the overselling of vitamins to the U.S. population.

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» Is There a Safe Sweetener?
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/21/2009 | Miscellaneous | Unrated

Concerned about weight control and fearful of obesity, Americans have turned in increasing numbers to "diet" foods and beverages made with low-calorie artificial sweeteners—first cyclamate...

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» Fear of Fat: The Medical Evidence
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/21/2009 | Miscellaneous | Unrated

At any given time, millions of Americans are dieting. Why?

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» Can Fiber Prevent Colon Cancer?
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/20/2009 | Cancer | Unrated

John Harvey Kellogg developed cornflakes to provide more "roughage" for the American diet.

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» Health Tip: Use Less Salt in Your Diet
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/20/2009 | Low Salt | Unrated

The suspected role of salt in promoting high blood pressure is well seasoned with controversy.

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» Seafood Cuts Risk for Heart Disease
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/19/2009 | Heart Disease | Unrated

The nomadic hunters of the North American Arctic called themselves Inuit, which simply means "the people."

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» Diet and Your Heart
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/19/2009 | Diets | Unrated

Like an endless courtroom drama, the role of diet in coronary heart disease has been hotly contested for nearly two generations.

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» Insomnia
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/18/2009 | Insomnia | Unrated

If you frequently find yourself staring at the bedroom ceiling at 3 A.M., you're not alone.

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» Help for Hemorrhoids?
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/18/2009 | Hemorrhoids | Rating:

Hemorrhoids bother about half of all Americans at some time in their lives, usually after age 30.

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» Constipation and Diarrhea
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/18/2009 | Digestive Disorders | Rating:

No organ of the body is as misunderstood and fussed over as the digestive tract.

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» Indigestion and Antacids
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/18/2009 | Digestive Disorders | Unrated

Americans spend close to one billion dollars a year on nonprescription digestive remedies—mostly for hundreds of antacids, including syrupy liquids, fizzing powders, and chewable tablets.

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» Allergy Treatment and Mistreatment
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/16/2009 | Allergies | Unrated

Unsuspecting allergy victims have more to fear than just an allergen.

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» Benefits of Fiber in Your Diet
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/15/2009 | High Fiber | Unrated

How would you like a food that helped you lower your risk for diabetes and heart disease?

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» Common Health Concerns for Dogs
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/13/2009 | Pets Health | Unrated

Your dog’s health is very important and you need to help protect it.

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» Competing Pain Relievers: Aspirin, Acetaminophen, and Ibuprofen
By Luis Treacy | Published 02/13/2009 | Medicine | Unrated

Few things seem to appeal to drug companies more than the opportunity to sell you a nonprescription pain reliever.

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