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Micronutrients Can Benefit In Combatting Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen. Although rare, mesothelioma is a very aggressive cancer which is difficult […]

Drug Study Claims Four-In-One ‘Polypill’ Can Prevent Heart Attacks And Strokes

A new study claims a so-called ‘polypill’ containing four different drugs can prevent heart attacks and strokes.

UK Health Officials Say Painkillers Do More Harm Than Good

Health officials from the UK’s National Health Service say painkillers such as paracetamol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen, aspirin, and opioids do more harm than good and should not be prescribed to treat chronic pain.

Painkillers ‘Raise Risk Of Harm To Babies In Womb

Pregnant women who take over-the-counter painkillers have a higher risk of their babies being harmed in the womb. Researchers tracked more than 150,000 pregnancies over three decades to look at women who took aspirin, ibuprofen, paracetamol, naproxen, and diclofenac while expecting their baby.

B Vitamins Have ‘Significantly Favorable Effects’ On Cognitive Scores In Older People

Older people with mild cognitive impairment experienced significant cognitive benefits from supplementation with B vitamins, but only those not using aspirin, says a pooled analyses of two randomized placebo-controlled trials.

Men’s Use Of Diabetes Drug Just Before Conception Is Linked To 40 Percent Increase In Birth Defects

News “Metformin use by men in the three-month period before they conceived a child was linked to a 40 percent higher risk of birth defects in […]

How drugs interfere with the efficacy of essential micronutrients (part 1)

Unlike drugs, natural micronutrients are imperative for the optimal functioning of our cells. We could not survive without them. In contrast, drugs are usually synthetic substances that can cause many side effects and interactions in the body. On top of that, they are usually only able to mask or alleviate symptoms. So while many micronutrients are absolutely vital, quite a few drugs even have life-damaging properties. Nevertheless, it is precisely the fact that drugs always carry the risk of causing further diseases that makes that inhumane business model all the more attractive for the pharmaceutical investment industry. […]

Long-Term Use of Certain Reflux Medications Associated With Higher Risk of Dementia

Millions of Americans take medications known as proton pump inhibitors every day to treat heartburn and acid reflux. In recent years, these drugs have been linked to a greater risk of kidney failure, stroke, and early death. New research suggests there may also be a higher risk of dementia.