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Merck Sued Over Fosamax – is it Safe?

Written on 13 Aug, 2009 at 9:31 in Controversial | viewed 668 views times | No Comments
Merck Sued Over Fosamax - is it Safe?

Merck Sued Again Over the past week, more lawsuits against Merck & Co, makers of the recalled drug Vioxx, gained traction. Plantiffs claim that bone medication Fosamax caused osteonecrosis of the jaw. Merck is going to argue there’s no proof,... (Continue reading)

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Do Vaccines Cause Autism?

Written on 11 Aug, 2009 at 7:13 in Controversial | viewed 253 views times | 5 Comments
Do Vaccines Cause Autism?

Do Vaccines Cause Autism? There’s nothing more scary for parents than the thought that they might hurt their children. The controversy about vaccines and autism is frightening, but seems to have little scientific backing. It started in 1998. The Lancet... (Continue reading)

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10 Ways Scientists Lie About Drugs

Written on 6 Aug, 2009 at 12:26 in Controversial | viewed 722 views times | 3 Comments
10 Ways Scientists Lie About Drugs

Does the FDA keep us safe? Research into new medications is how we learn if they work and if they’re safe.  It’s the only protection we have against snake oil and worse.  But disasters like Thalidomide and Vioxx – not... (Continue reading)

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