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Thoughts on ADHD, Diagnosis & Controversy
Written on 20 Dec, 2009 at 11:29 in Uncategorized | viewed 39 views times | 2 Comments
What is ADHD? ADHD is an extremely common disorder that is characterized by difficulty paying attention, distractibility and hyperactivity. And some say it’s even more common than previously thought. For one, it’s now believed to be common in adults –... (Continue reading)
Are Cholesterol Target Levels Too Low?
Written on 19 Aug, 2009 at 9:30 in General Interest | viewed 3 views times | 1 Comment
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the single biggest cause of health problems and death in the USA and the world. Statins offer a way to help treat CHD, but have become perhaps too heavily pushed. And the target level of... (Continue reading)
Do Vaccines Cause Autism?
Written on 11 Aug, 2009 at 7:13 in Controversial | viewed 52 views times | 5 Comments
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)
20 Facts About Antidepressants
Written on 9 Aug, 2009 at 7:18 in Medication | viewed 295 views times | 8 Comments
1) 1/10 people in America are currently taking an antidepressant (AD) 2) Michael Jackson was reportedly taking Zoloft and Paxil when he died. Antidepressants have been shown to contribute to heart disease. 3) Luvox was being taken by a shooter... (Continue reading)
10 Ways Scientists Lie About Drugs
Written on 6 Aug, 2009 at 12:26 in Controversial | viewed 71 views times | 2 Comments
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)
Is Stimulant Treatment for ADHD Safe?
Written on 4 Aug, 2009 at 18:16 in Uncategorized | viewed 324 views times | 9 Comments
ADHD is most often treated by stimulants like Ritalin, Adderall, and Dexedrine. I’m sure you’ve heard of these medications – but what are they? What do they do? And most importantly – are they safe? Are Stimulants Safe? Stimulants are... (Continue reading)
Do Antidepressants Work as Promised?
Note: This is an editorial Antidepressants – what’s going on? One out of ten Americans are currently on antidepressants. That’s just the beginning. More than 25% of college students at some schools are on them. Everyone is being given them... (Continue reading)