Drug Mega-Doses May Induce Side Effects
While an earlier published rodent study showed that ultra-high doses of resveratrol (1565 milligram human dose), equivalent to 1500 bottles of wine or many dietary supplement capsules, successfully overcame the adverse effects of a high-fat diet, the lowest dose that genetically mimics a calorie restricted diet went undetermined, till now. Read more
Prostate Cancer Treatment Without Side Effects
Mike Strong, a health minister for Hallelujah Acres, was only 52 when an annual physical revealed his Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) was 31 (normal is 4 or under). Although he had no symptoms, a biopsy confirmed that he had cancer. Read more
Blood Test Could Indicate Higher Risk For Coronary Event
A research study has found that a simple blood test may indicate whether post-menopausal hormone therapies present an elevated risk of a heart attack. The study, part of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health Read more
FDA Medicare Alliance To Tackle Drug Side Effect Problems
Starting from the next month Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Medicare will cooperate on launching a new program, which will help in monitoring safety problems of drugs and medical devices that are already in the U.S. prescription drug market. Read more
Pfizer Anti-Smoking Drug Reports Serious Side Effects
Pfizer’s anti-smoking drug Chantix (varenicline) reported hundreds of serious side effects. Groups urge FDA for more investigation on Chantix, which is used to help to stop smoking. Read more