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Find Out What Drugs the FDA Is Investigating
Health & Wellness  (tags: FDA, pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical industry, Food & Drug Administrations, prescription drugs, drug investigation )

Ombretta
- 73 days ago - washingtonpost.com
The FDA is initiating quarterly listings of pharmaceuticals it's investigating. There will be a list every three months on the FDA website. Of course, it will give us only partial info so as not to tick off Big Pharma, but it's probably worth checking.
Terrific Chart Compares Hospital Quality
Health & Wellness  (tags: hospitals, quality of health care, hospital data, hospital choice, medical procedures )

Ombretta
- 79 days ago - hospitalcompare.hhs.gov
This site provides in-depth information and comparisons of hospitals on several different levels. You can compare up to three health facilities at a time by overall care, location, specific diseases and procedures, etc. This is one to bookmark.
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 )

Ombretta
- 79 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.
Pimple Ball Recall From Four Paws--Check Your Toys!
Health & Wellness  (tags: pet, dog, recall, toy, "pimple ball", safety )

Clever
- 81 days ago - fourpaws.com
This is featured as the latest true internet buzz on Snopes.com There is a recall of Four Paws' Pimple Ball with bell toys due to actual reported injuries to dogs. Do not let your dog play with the toys listed here. You can send it in for a replacement.
The Coming Pandemic: Will You Be Ready?
Health & Wellness  (tags: pandemic, flu, avian flue, epidemic, vaccines )

Ombretta
- 84 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 )

Ombretta
- 85 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.
Philadelphia Eagles Shawn Andrews Announces Battle With Depression
Health & Wellness  (tags: Depression, Mental health )


- 100 days ago - blackamericaweb.com
The two-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman shocked reporters and fans by revealing that he was battling depression.
The Killing of California Almonds (Comic)
Health & Wellness  (tags: Raw Almonds, nuts, pasteurized, irradiated, not healthy )

Bea
- 120 days ago - naturalnews.com
As NaturalNews reported earlier this year, the Almond Board of California (ABC) has decided that all almonds grown in that state must be pasteurized, irradiated or otherwise killed, even when they're labeled "raw."
Memories Come Back to Haunt Elderly Holocaust Survivors
Health & Wellness  (tags: holocaust, germany, last generation, caregivers, memories healthcare )

Terri
- 121 days ago - breitbart.com
As the last generation of Germany's Holocaust survivors enters the twilight years, many are losing the strength to suppress horrific memories and caregivers find they are often ill-equipped to help
Peppermint Health Benefits
Health & Wellness  (tags: peppermint health benefits, nutrition, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, shingles, anti cancer, anti candida, athletes foot )

Adrian
- 121 days ago - elements4health.com
In another study 57 participants were given peppermint oil capsules twice daily for 4 weeks, and 75% of the participants showed a 50% decrease of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.
 
 
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