I’m working on it…of course I’m writing this at 2am… I have been thinking a great deal about my body’s immune system these past several months. The 'brouhaha' over the World Health Organization’s classification of a Phase 6 Influenza A Virus H1N1 pandemic has churned across … [Read more...] about Can You Fit More Sleep Into Your Daily Schedule?
Big Pharma
Sunshine Is Good For You
There once was a Big Pharma zealot More offensive than insect repellant. He just couldn't see What's in vitamin D, "It's not useful unless we can sell it." New research reveals an astonishingly high rate of vitamin D deficiency across U.S. children and teens. It's all part … [Read more...] about Sunshine Is Good For You
Big Pharma Lobbying Money Influencing American Healthcare Reform
Money Makes The Healthcare Reform Bill Turn Around Last month, Jim Edwards of BNET PHARMA revealed how much cash is involved to influence the outcome of the Obama Healthcare Reform bill. Big Pharma Lobbying Bucks are raining down on Washington. Congressional representatives and … [Read more...] about Big Pharma Lobbying Money Influencing American Healthcare Reform
Politics, Profits and Pharma
The following is a transcript from the Public Television series, FRONTLINE. The program, Politics, Profits and Pharma was aired on November 13, 2003. I've kept in my files for years as a source reference document. This past week, while working on a paper with my writing … [Read more...] about Politics, Profits and Pharma
Merck’s Post-Vioxx comeback
Stock Spotlight: Merck has had a Lazarus-like turn-around thanks to cost-cutting, new products and a savvy legal strategy. Is it still a buy? NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Merck has enjoyed a strong comeback since the messy Vioxx blowout nearly three years ago. But you might be … [Read more...] about Merck’s Post-Vioxx comeback