Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, also known as NSAIDs, are readily available at gas stations, convenience stores and pharmacies nationwide. They're sold over the counter, and you can buy them at pretty much any age. Our casual relationship with NSAIDs suggests that they are harmless drugs, but the truth is that they are actually quite dangerous. One … Continue reading Intestinal bleeding caused by pain medication is killing thousands of Americans
How do cancerous tumors grow? With sugar!
New research finds that cancerous tumors feed on sugar to become more aggressive, as reported by the Science Daily. The study was a nine-year joint research effort that focused on the Warburg effect, which is the process by which cancer cells quickly break down sugar and stimulate the growth of tumors. “Our research reveals how the hyperactive sugar consumption … Continue reading How do cancerous tumors grow? With sugar!
Suicide rates double with antidepressants; drugs being handed out like candy
The term "antidepressant" implies a pill that takes away depression. In fact, some people even refer to them as "happy pills." However, this could be the misnomer of the century, as a recent study shows that the drugs actually make people twice as likely to become suicidal and violent. Danish researchers carried out an assessment of 13 … Continue reading Suicide rates double with antidepressants; drugs being handed out like candy
Chemotherapy actually increases cancer growth, cancer cells becoming resistant to treatment: Study
The cancer treatment scam that is chemotherapy has once again been shown in the scientific literature to be a major cause of, rather than a cure for, cancer. According to a new study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature, chemotherapy not only promotes the growth and spread of cancer cells by damaging the healthy tissue that surrounds … Continue reading Chemotherapy actually increases cancer growth, cancer cells becoming resistant to treatment: Study
Zika hoax: We are wasting $1.1 billion to fight the Zika virus
The Zika virus has been around for decades, and of all the contagious viruses spread by mosquitoes, this one is about as mild as it gets. Symptoms of Zika are so mild, in fact, that only about 1 in 5 people infected with it actually become ill. So why are Congress and the White House set to spend more … Continue reading Zika hoax: We are wasting $1.1 billion to fight the Zika virus
America’s youth deemed too FAT to fight — wars, crime or fires — as obesity epidemic spreads
There are more Americans alive today than at any time in our history: 323.1 million, according to the latest U.S. Census Figures from 2016. But as a percentage of the population, fewer American youth are physically capable of fighting in the nation’s wars, fighting crime or fighting fire, as evidenced by the growing number of young people … Continue reading America’s youth deemed too FAT to fight — wars, crime or fires — as obesity epidemic spreads
Coffee drinkers have a lower mortality rate and lower risk of various cancers
That morning cup of java may be providing a lot more benefits than just giving you the energy to start your day. Numerous studies have shown that daily consumption of coffee can help you to live a longer, healthier life. You may have heard of some of coffee's many health benefits, but there may also … Continue reading Coffee drinkers have a lower mortality rate and lower risk of various cancers
Prescription painkillers kill far more people than heroin and cocaine
A leading pathologist is warning that one prescription painkiller is causing more deaths than cocaine and heroin. The expert, Prof. Jack Crane – Northern Ireland's top pathologist – says Tramadol is currently "claiming more lives than any other drug," and as such ought to be upgraded to the Class A category. Currently, the drug is … Continue reading Prescription painkillers kill far more people than heroin and cocaine
Epigenetic Study of Histone Modifications and DNA Damage Could Lead to New Cancer Treatments
DNA damage occurs frequently to cells as a result of normal cellular processes, but one of the worst genetic malfunctions that can occur is DNA double-strand breaks, or DSBs. This can lead to cancer and increased resistance to cancer therapy. New research from scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported their … Continue reading Epigenetic Study of Histone Modifications and DNA Damage Could Lead to New Cancer Treatments
Fast food makes your immune system hyperactive — and research shows the aggressive inflammatory response remains long term, promoting disease
The Western diet, characterized by excessive intake of sugary drinks and fast food items, spurs immune system mechanisms that may negatively affect the body in the long run, according to a study published in the journal Cell. The study also revealed that the long-term effects may persist despite a change in dietary habits. A team of experts led … Continue reading Fast food makes your immune system hyperactive — and research shows the aggressive inflammatory response remains long term, promoting disease
