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Monthly Archives: September 2006

Oral Contraceptives, HPV and Risk of Cervical Cancer

September 28, 2006 – 10:14 am

Global Research Sources—Asking Questions Ignored by FDA
An analysis of case-control studies has found that use of oral contraceptives for ≥ 5 years in women with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer.  This confirms existing knowledge and emphasises the need for regular cervical screening of all women aged 20-69 […]

By H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik | Posted in Cervical Cancer, HPV Infection, Oral Contraceptives, PAP Test | Comments (0)

Just Say “Know” to Prescription Drugs!

September 26, 2006 – 1:48 pm

Coalition of Advocates Launch Just Say “Know” to Prescription Drugs Campaign - Declaring October “Just Say Know month,” effort aims to get one million people to take a second look at the drugs they are taking.
A coalition of 10 organizations, advocates, healthcare professionals, academics and concerned citizens have launched a campaign to get one million […]

By H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik | Posted in Prescription Drug Side Effects, Questionable Medicine, Your Body/Your Self | Comments (0)

Progestin Linked to Hearing Loss

September 6, 2006 – 10:36 am

In late 2004, Dr. Robert Frisina 1, associate chair, otolaryngology at the University of Rochester Medical School, reported his first findings on the link between Progestin and hearing loss in women who used HRT over a period of time.
His study consisted of 64 postmenopausal women ages 60 to 86 taking estrogen, and estrogen plus progesterone […]

By H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik | Posted in HRT Side Effects | Comments (0)

Health, Healing & Hormones —The Greatest Story Never Told™

September 5, 2006 – 11:07 am

This article is reprinted with permission from Leslie Botha, Author, Trainer, and Counselor, and I’m proud to say, my Holy Hormones! writing partner.

Health, Healing & Hormones —The Greatest Story Never Told™
“In our last issue, we carried an interview with Margaret Starbird contending that Mary Magdalene was in fact the Holy Grail…in this issue, writer Leslie […]

By H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik | Posted in Holy Hormones Honey! | Comments (0)

Is the HPV Vaccine the Highest and Best Use of Our Resources

September 3, 2006 – 12:51 pm

Overview: Breast Cancer Research/Treatment vs Merck’s Big Payday
The furor of the FDA’s rapid approval of Merck HPV Vaccine (Gardasil) and the ‘pre/post vaccine approval’ marketing and legislative blitzkrieg by Merck is now turning into jaw-dropping sticker-shock.
The cost of ‘immunizing’ over 21 million sixth-grade girls in the United States today, at $360 for a three-shot series […]

By H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik | Posted in Big Pharma Watch, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, HPV Infection, Health Care Costs | Comments (0)

Semen “May Fuel Cervical Cancer”

September 2, 2006 – 11:42 am

The growth of cervical and womb cancers may be fueled by a hormone-like molecule in semen.
The Medical Research Council team found that the exceptionally high levels of prostaglandin fueled tumor growth.
They told […]

By H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik | Posted in Cervical Cancer, HPV Infection | Comments (0)