News & Articles By Ralph Flores
03/25/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Taking antidepressants raises your risk of dying prematurely by 33%
Depression – once described by the famous statesman Winston Churchill as a “black dog” that robs him of all colors – is a leading cause of disability worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that over 300 million people suffer from depression, which is characterized by long periods of profound sadness that interfere with a person’s normal, […]
01/25/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Some “treatment”: Chemotherapy promotes muscle mitochondrial dysfunction
Chemotherapy has been the standard of care for most types of cancer, and it’s been used for well over half a century; however, recent studies have shown that it also causes irreparable harm to a person’s body. In a study published in the American Journal of Physiology’s Cell Physiology, scientists have found that the procedure can […]
10/14/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Study shows children are still being prescribed opioid pain relievers despite federal warnings against the practice
A new study shows that at least one in 20 children are still receiving codeine for pain management following tonsil and adenoid removal procedures, three years after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had restricted its use on kids. The team, composed of members from the University of Chicago Medicine, the University of Michigan, and Harvard University, published […]
06/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Despite public education campaigns, people in Illinois are still using synthetic weed, then getting hospitalized with bleeding eyes and ears
Marijuana, in its natural form, is known to provide a ton of medical and health-promoting properties. It’s also pretty cheap and can be grown in your backyard – which, of course, isn’t fun for Big Pharma, makers of synthetic cannabinoids that parade as safer alternatives. There’s just one problem – they’re not, as evidenced by the […]
05/03/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Anti-inflammatory drugs make your heart beat faster… and it’s not out of love
Most people think that popping medication for every instance of pain is helpful – until it’s not, based on a study conducted in Taiwan. In this study, researchers found that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) could increase the likelihood of complications related to the heart. NSAIDs are used to block the production of prostaglandins, which are […]
01/29/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Didn’t they take an oath not to do harm? Opioids are coming from doctor’s offices, not the ER
A new study from the University of Southern Califonia has uncovered a disturbing trend in the opioid distribution: While state legislature and hospitals have implemented more stringent measures in prescribing opioids, physicians’ offices have continued the practice, increasing the rate of prescription by more than four times. The report, which was published in the Annals of Emergency […]
12/20/2017
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By Ralph Flores
Allergies make you wanna DYE? Allergist discusses the link between drug dyes and allergies
There is an ongoing debate among physicians regarding the adverse effects of food additives such as dyes, preservatives, stabilizers and emulsifiers – most notably their capacity to trigger an actual allergic reaction. Studies have noted cases of allergic reactions to food additives, which included anaphylaxis, a dangerous reaction of the body to an allergen which makes […]
12/04/2017
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By Ralph Flores
Plant cure for opioid addiction taking heat from the FDA: Claims of danger most likely linked to its impact on Big Pharma’s bottom line
Kratom, the popular plant-based opioid alternative from Southeast Asia, was the subject of an advisory from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday, November 14, after the group called the substance “troubling” and blocked hundreds of kratom shipments to the U.S. In their statement, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb reported that there are significant safety […]
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