Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) Fears Increase as Parents Say Health Agency Hiding Truth

So far in 2018, at least 106 confirmed cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) have occurred in the U.S.1 The mysterious disease, which is reminiscent of polio, primarily affects children and can cause permanent paralysis, continues to baffle the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has been investigating the disease since 2014.… Read More »

Thousands are prescribed Roaccutane but there’s disturbing evidence that can leave men suicidal

The acne drug that can steal young men’s virility: Tens of thousands are prescribed Roaccutane for their skin. But now there’s disturbing evidence of an embarrassing side-effect for men like Ed that can last for years — and leave them suicidal Ed Henthorn has experienced devastating side-effects of acne drug Roaccutane Active ingredient is isotretinoin… Read More »

It wasn't the menopause! For years, Sue Perkins’ partner Anna battled a problem with her thyroid…

It wasn’t the menopause! For years, Sue Perkins’ partner Anna battled with mid-life weight gain and tiredness, then she discovered a problem with her thyroid… TV presenter Anna Richardson, 48, was recently diagnosed with the menopause She religiously took HRT in varying doses in the hope it would tackle symptoms However, she later discovered that… Read More »

Some research may be encouraging ineffective prescriptions, says new study

A new paper published by McGill University researchers in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that some clinical trials may promote the use of ineffective and costly treatments. That’s the opposite of what clinical trials are aimed at, namely preventing ineffective and costly treatments from being taken up by physicians and patients. The researchers focused their attention… Read More »

A 'Hypoallergenic' Dog? You May Be Barking Up the Wrong Tree

Print this page MONDAY, Nov. 26, 2018 — Do so-called hypoallergenic dogs really protect you against asthma? Many dog-lovers believe it, but Swedish researchers found no evidence that “allergy-friendly” breeds — such as poodles and miniature Schnauzers — actually lower the risk for the wheezing lung disease. Previous studies have shown that growing up with… Read More »