Researchers have found that the regulation of a specific gene located in an area of the brain linked to depression and drug addiction can reduce the way someone responds to drugs and stressful situations. A mouse study that focused on the epigenetic regulation of a single gene was carried out at the Icahn School of Medicine at … Continue reading Epigenetic Regulation of a Single Gene Controls Drug and Stress Responses
Teen Drinking Could Epigenetically Hinder Brain Development
Alcohol is likely the most used and abused substance in the world. It’s fine to have a few cocktails or beers per week, but only for those that are of the legal drinking age. Underage drinking is a consistent issue faced in the United States today. According to the CDC, kids ages 12-20 consume about 11% … Continue reading Teen Drinking Could Epigenetically Hinder Brain Development
Did you know over-the-counter cold medicines can harm your heart?
Millions of Americans rely on these popular pills and liquid elixirs to make it through cold and flu season. But could your favorite over-the-counter cold medicine be putting your cardiovascular health at risk? New research suggests so, warning that cold and flu products containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and decongestants can increase blood pressure levels while … Continue reading Did you know over-the-counter cold medicines can harm your heart?
Covert chemical warfare: 100,000 deaths a year
Medical News Today reports that, in 2011, there was a modest uptick in the number of prescriptions written in the US. (Article by Jon Rappoport republished from JonRappoport.Wordpress.com) The increase brought the total to: 4.02 billion. Yes, in 2011, doctors wrote 4.02 billion prescriptions for drugs in America. That’s an average of roughly 13 prescriptions … Continue reading Covert chemical warfare: 100,000 deaths a year
“Conservative” police state run amok: South Carolina Attorney General stupidly declares cannabis “most dangerous drug” in America
The Palmetto State, more popularly known as South Carolina, seems to want to forever own the title of being the most ignorant and uneducated state in the Union. Its Attorney General, Alan Wilson, reiterated this embarrassing fact during a recent press conference over a proposed medical cannabis bill, where he non-ironically declared cannabis to be the … Continue reading “Conservative” police state run amok: South Carolina Attorney General stupidly declares cannabis “most dangerous drug” in America
Antacid drugs linked to increased risk for heart attack, dementia and renal failure
Many people who suffer from acid reflux and heartburn take antacid drugs to treat their condition. However, using these proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for a long time can cause serious and life-threatening side effects — just like any other drug.One of the deadly side effects of continuously taking antacid drugs is that it speeds up blood vessel … Continue reading Antacid drugs linked to increased risk for heart attack, dementia and renal failure
The Vicious Truth About Antidepressants and Violent Behavior
Source: The Vicious Truth About Antidepressants and Violent Behavior by Dr. Edward Group The brain is a complex organ, controlling our actions, cells, and emotions. When we mess with the brain, either inadvertently or with pharmaceutical medications, we can only expect a negative consequence in the process. If our body is exposed to toxins on a consistent … Continue reading The Vicious Truth About Antidepressants and Violent Behavior
Antibiotic resistance explodes globally as corrupt, for-profit medical system runs out of chemicals that fight infections
Antibiotic resistance is reaching such dangerous proportions that the entire global health system is at risk of collapse, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on November 16. The agency released a report highlighting many of the myths about antibiotics that people believe worldwide, and how these contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance. "The rise … Continue reading Antibiotic resistance explodes globally as corrupt, for-profit medical system runs out of chemicals that fight infections
Big Pharma fumbles with toxic dementia drugs while ignoring natural remedies
Alzheimer's disease is becoming an epidemic among baby boomers. But mainstream medicine cannot reverse Alzheimer's. They do offer medications intended to make dementia more bearable, but with unbearable side effects. Meanwhile, Big Pharma's quest for patents ignores evidence of a few safe natural substances that reduce Alzheimer's. Pharmaceuticals don't work well and create adverse effects … Continue reading Big Pharma fumbles with toxic dementia drugs while ignoring natural remedies
Could medical marijuana be a solution to the opioid epidemic?
Medical marijuana users in Illinois report that their use of the substance to relieve pain has lessened or stopped their use of other prescription medications such as opioids, as reported by The Daily Mail. The small-scale study from DePaul University and Rush University suggests it could be a solution to the opioid crisis. The researchers studied 30 participants, … Continue reading Could medical marijuana be a solution to the opioid epidemic?
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