by Becky | Jan 24, 2020 | 2019, Digestive Health, Pharmaceutical Hazards, Probiotics
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Oral intake of Bifidobacterium breve Bif195 is safe and significantly reduces the risk of small-intestinal enteropathy caused by acetylsalicylic acid in humans. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 18, 2019 | 2018, Pharmaceutical Hazards
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study correlates the direct-to-physician marketing of opioids by the pharmaceutical companies with increased deaths from opioid prescription overdoses. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 24, 2018 | 2017, Brain Health, Pharmaceutical Hazards, Vaccines
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Results from this study suggest that Hg exposure from thimerosal is significantly associated with the ACSDs of ASD, TD, and ADD/ADHD. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 27, 2016 | 2011, Liver Health, Pharmaceutical Hazards
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study demonstrated that Tamiflu, when administered to rats, significantly increased ALT (liver enzyme) by 67.6% compared to control, and GGT by 71.9% in male rats and 49.8% in female rats compared to their respective controls. Researchers concluded that “using this drug [for flu prevention] would require a serious risk-to-benefit analysis, especially for high-risk patients.” (more…)
by Becky | Apr 12, 2016 | 2012, Pharmaceutical Hazards, Vaccines, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study shows how Gardasil HPV vaccine may potentially cause autoimmune reactions, stroke and even death.
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by Becky | Apr 5, 2016 | Immune Health, Pharmaceutical Hazards, Vaccines
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates how the aluminum adjuvant in Gardasil vaccine, which contains particles of viral DNA, may initiate a severe inflammatory response leading to autoimmune disease and even death. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 26, 2013 | 2013, Brain Health, Calcium, Pharmaceutical Hazards, Vitamin D - Bone Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study shows the significant improvement in bone mineral density after a year of calcium and vitamin D supplementation in patients using drugs to treat epilepsy. (more…)
by nhri | May 13, 2013 | 2013, Infant and Children's Health, Pharmaceutical Hazards, Sleep, Vaccines
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In the UK, 24% of healthy children under 5 years old received the vaccine, Pandemrix. They were 14.3 times more likely to suffer from narcolepsy (extreme daytime sleepiness). (more…)
by nhri | Oct 4, 2012 | 2012, Diabetes, Eye Health, Pharmaceutical Hazards
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Age related cataracts occur 3.4 years earlier in diabetics and 2.4 years earlier in non-diabetics that are statin users. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 19, 2012 | 2011, Diabetes, Eye Health, Lutein, Pharmaceutical Hazards, Zeaxanthin
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A research study showed that participants with the highest blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin had 42% and 41% lower risk of cataracts compared to those with the lowest levels. Factors that increase the risk of cataracts include smoking, sunlight exposure, diabetes, aging, and some pharmaceuticals. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 25, 2011 | 2010, Cardiovascular Health, Pharmaceutical Hazards, Probiotics, Soy Isoflavones, Women's Health
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. Health problems can come from environmental pollutants and pharmaceuticals. Soy isoflavones and probiotics are helpful. Hormone therapy leads to increased homone dependent cancer. (more…)