Use of Prescription Painkillers a Double-Edged Sword
Reports of the rise of the use of prescription painkillers are increasing. Opiate medications are one of the most-prescribed types of drugs today. Although there are significant valid reasons for taking pain treatment medicine, the use of opiate drugs for non-medical uses is on the rise sometimes with fatal results. High Tolerance Can Lead to Overdose Doctors are often put in a...
GlaxoSmithKline Settles One of the Largest Cases of Healthcare Fraud in U.S. History
Major pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline, has agreed to a $3 billion settlement on charges of  healthcare fraud, one of the largest cases of healthcare fraud in U.S. history.  With rising drug costs for programs paid for by government programs, companies like GSK have been put on notice – violation of the law in any form will not be tolerated. Diabetes and...
Promote a Healthy Intestinal Flora with the Right Probiotics
Probiotics have been linked to reduced symptoms of diarrhea, upset stomach and gastrointestinal conditions. Adding foods such as yogurt, miso and tempeh to your diet could be very beneficial for your digestive system. Probiotics, or live microorganisms, are a major part of our dietary needs because of their effects on our intestinal flora. They are very similar to the digestive...
Beware: Prescription Drugs Can Cause Symptoms of Major Diseases
New research conducted by Mayo Clinic physicians has revealed a direct correlation between prescription drugs and medical issues. In particular, Olmesartan, a commonly prescribed blood pressure drug has been linked to severe gastrointestinal issues including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss and symptoms of celiac disease. Over the course of three years, physicians treated 22 patients with symptoms similar to celiac...
Cholesterol Myths Debunked
We all know that eating a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol is bad for us, right? Well that story that we’ve all been told for decades may be far from the truth. Medical researchers at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee are investigating the role of cholesterol and have discovered that some interesting facts about the important role cholesterol...
Should I Stay Away From Diet Soda?
Q. A few years ago, I switched from regular soda to diet soda--and lost 12 pounds. My husband tells me diet soda is bad for me, but isn't it better than the sugary stuff? A. It's great that you stopped drinking sugar-sweetened soda and trimmed down. Soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages are major contributors to weight gain and other...
Pay Attention to Your Gut Health
For most people, paying attention to your gut means following your intuition and letting your informed self let you know if there are red flags you need to mind. However, the idea of following or paying attention to your gut has more meaning when you understand just how important your gut is to your physical health. You and Your Gut Your...
Study: 68% of Fruits and Vegetables Contain Pesticides
Who doesn’t love a fresh fruit bowl or a Mesclun summer salad sprinkled with Parmesan and lemon? In the heat of the season, these choices seem to be exactly what we are craving. Although it is recommended that we eat at least two to three daily servings of fruits and vegetables, new annual reports reveal that sometimes the foods...
5 Foods That Can Help Protect Against a Stroke
Canny as it is, the brain deploys a number of ways to preserve its functions over time. Brain cells turn out a variety of homegrown neurotrophic factors to maintain integrity. Behavioral actions such as intellectual challenges and physical activity keep brains humming, as well. The most significant way to keep brain cells healthy is to assure they get an...
Disney Promoting Children’s Health with Fruits, Vegetables, Whole Grains and more
The Walt Disney Company announced new plans on Tuesday to help combat children obesity. In their efforts to regulate food marketing, they are mandating that products advertised on their channels must meet a new set of nutritional criteria. These new standards will go into effect in 2015, when existing contracts expire. Disney is hoping that their new guidelines will promote...
