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Vytorin and Zetia - Caveat Emptor
Health & Wellness  (tags: Zetia, Vytorin, cholesterol, pharmaceuticals, harmful drugs, well-being, cholesterol medication )

Regina Co
- 5 days ago - nytimes.com
Probe into two of the most widely prescribed cholesterol drugs shows they may not do a damn bit of good - and can be harmful.
Water Rights Restored, Southwestern Tribes Hope for Health Benefits
Health & Wellness  (tags: Native Americans, water rights, farming, irrigation, diet, tradition, diabetes, fast food, Native culture, Pima, Maricopa, Tohono O’odham, New Mexico, Arizona, Gila River )

Regina Co
- 7 days ago - nytimes.com
The Pima, Maricopa & Tohono O'odham communities in the American southwest are looking forward to using the water to farm for more traditional, natural foods, as obesity accompanied by diabetes devastates their health.
Protecting Children From Online Predators
Health & Wellness  (tags: children, safety, protection, warning, risks )

Annelies
- 6 days ago - squidoo.com
Have you heard of online predators? Do you know what they are, who they are and how online predators get to your children? Here is a hint: Online predators are everywhere. Thanks to advances in modern technology, no child is safe.
The Coming Pandemic: Will You Be Ready?
Health & Wellness  (tags: pandemic, flu, avian flue, epidemic, vaccines )

Regina Co
- 12 days ago - voices.washingtonpost.com
Scientists say the next great killer flu is coming - when? Unknown, bu they say it's just a matter of time. Great article here on the 1918 flu pandemic and a link to an extensive site that will help you ready yourself * your loved ones for what's coming.
When Doctors Go Bad: Caring for You or Their Bank Accounts?
Health & Wellness  (tags: medical marketing, doctors, medical care )

Regina Co
- 14 days ago - untreatableonline.com
Unfortunately, it's difficult to know when physicians are acting in the best interests of the patients or their pocketbooks. Insights into how not to become a cash cow for your doctor.
Psychlogy Tests: The Best Online
Health & Wellness  (tags: psychology, psychological health, psychology tests, personality )

Regina Co
- 16 days ago - well.blogs.nytimes.com
Short and sweet - a compendium, with links, to the 10 best online psychology tests as evaluated by Psych Central. Bet you'll take some of these!
99 Ways to Make Your Home a Healthier Place
Health & Wellness  (tags: Home Improvement, Health, Cleaning, Safety, Security )

Jollygirl
- 17 days ago - rncentral.com
From fire hazards to toxic cleaning supplies, your house may not be as healthy as you think. this list covers all of these health hazards, as well as a number of safety guidelines to abide by to make sure your home is a healthier place, inside and out.
Processed Meat Unsafe For Human Consumption; Cancer Experts Warn of Dietary Danger
Health & Wellness  (tags: Bacon Sausage Pepperoni Beef jerky Deli )

Live
- 68 days ago - naturalnews.com
<p>Bacon Sausage Pepperoni Beef jerky Deli slices Hot dogs Sandwich meat Ham Meat Meat canned soups Meat used in frozen pizza &amp; much more</p>
Want to Stay Young? Take Your Brain to the Gym
Health & Wellness  (tags: brain, aging, brain exercise, research, Harvard, cortex )

Regina Co
- 22 days ago - washingtonpost.com
A Harvard study of the brains of elderly and younger subjects reveals the secret to aging with dignity. Read about how to do it.
Stop the Killer Horse Hormones
Health & Wellness  (tags: estrogen replacement, Premarin, Wyeth, big pharma, horse slaughter, hormones, FDA, bought off, Estriol, health, healthcare, humans, illness, medicine, risks, safety, women, treatment, science, government, drugs, Body-Mind-Spirit )

Rebecca
- 23 days ago - secure.downsizedc.org
The FDA has "outlawed" the use of Estriol, an estrogen medication that's bio-identical to human estrogen. Big pharma company, Wyeth, who makes horse-based estrogen bought them off and kills the horses besides! Protest NOW for your health rights!!
 
 
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