Understanding how birth control pills work and how the FDA determines whether they are safe and effective can help demystify the process of choosing the birth control pill that is right for you.
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Vytorin and Zetia Lower Cholesterol But Do They Improve Health?
There are many cholesterol-lowering medications on the market today, but just because a drug lowers cholesterol doesn’t necessarily mean that it will improve health or save lives. So, Do cholesterol medications improve health and save lives? Several recent studies seek to answer this question by looking at Vytorin and Zetia–two of the most popular (and expensive) cholesterol medications.
Read More »Do Chemicals in Our Environment Cause Weight Gain?
Some chemicals that we are exposed to through our food, water, and the products that we use can interfere with our natural hormones, including our sex hormones. Chemicals can cause the body to “think” that it has to store more fat than it actually does, or they can interfere with the processes our bodies use to make fat cells.
Read More »Laboratory Developed Tests: Not All Tests are Created Equal
Not intended as a diagnostic tool, laboratory developed tests are not regulated by the FDA. But companies are widely marketing these tests to patients and physicians. Here are tips to protect yourself from unproven tests!
Read More »Do Cell Phone Radiation Shields Work?
You may have seen cell phone radiation blockers or radiation shields advertised on the internet. Many of these products are scams to prey on real concerns about the long-term risks of cell phone radiation.
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