April 2, 2019

Higher Consumption Of Vitamins And Carotenoids Linked To Reduced Risk Of Age-Related Cataract

NEWS A new meta-analysis has found that higher consumption of certain vitamins and carotenoids is associated with a significantly decreased risk for age-related cataract. COMMENT Age-related […]
April 1, 2019

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked To Fewer Childhood Asthma Symptoms

NEWS New research suggests children having more omega-3 fatty acids in their diets experience fewer asthma symptoms triggered by indoor air pollution. COMMENT Scientific evidence clearly […]
March 29, 2019

Vitamin C Can Shorten Length Of Stay In Hospital Intensive Care Units

NEWS In 12 trials with 1766 patients, the administration of vitamin C shortened the length of stays in hospital intensive care units by an average of […]
March 28, 2019

Many UK Health Service Partnerships With Drug Companies Not Being Made Public

NEWS Many UK National Health Service organizations are entering into working partnerships with drug companies, but they are not making the details, and even existence, of […]
March 27, 2019

Purdue Pharma Reaches $270 Million Settlement In Opioid Drug Lawsuit

NEWS Purdue Pharma, manufacturer of the notorious OxyContin opioid drug, has agreed to pay $270 million in order to avoid taking part in a televised trial […]
March 26, 2019

70 Percent Of Food Produce Sold In The US Contains Pesticide Residues, Even After Washing

NEWS Tests indicate that around 70 percent of fresh fruit and vegetables sold in the United States contain residues of pesticides, even after the produce has […]
March 25, 2019

Bayer And Janssen Agree To $775 Million Settlement Over Blood Thinning Drug Lawsuits

NEWS Bayer and Janssen, the pharmaceutical companies behind the blood thinner Xarelto, have reached a $775 million settlement in 25 thousand lawsuits alleging patients were not […]
March 22, 2019

Daily Glass Of Orange Juice ‘Can Cut Risk Of Strokes By Almost A Quarter’

NEWS A daily glass of orange juice could cut the risk of life-threatening strokes by almost a quarter, a major study shows. COMMENT Global statistics show that in […]