In the Journal of the American Medical Association Dr. Caren G. Solomon, an associate physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and leader of a team reported that Women who have irregular or very long menstrual cycles have a higher risk of developing diabetes. "Over … [Read more...] about Irregular or lengthy Menstrual Periods A Marker for Diabetes
Substantial Increase in Breast Cancer Risk From Combination Hormone
Nothing Changes, Unless SOMETHING Changes I first read this report in late 2003. I feel the information is still relevant, particularly with the media-marketing buzz around the 'convenience of menstrual suppression' becoming more pervasive. In one of her more cynical … [Read more...] about Substantial Increase in Breast Cancer Risk From Combination Hormone
The Merck Druggernaut: The Inside Story of a Pharmaceutical Giant
The Following is a book review of The Merck Druggernaut: The Inside Story of a Pharmaceutical Giant, by Fran Hawthorne. "...this ground-breaking book shows the ‘early-warning’ cracks in a system that lead even the once admired Merck to the Dark Side." This book was one of … [Read more...] about The Merck Druggernaut: The Inside Story of a Pharmaceutical Giant
Major step in cancer battle
Vaccine for cervical cancer shows dramatic results An international clinical trial directed by Diane Harper of the Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) and Dartmouth Medical School has shown promising results for a vaccine against … [Read more...] about Major step in cancer battle