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 January 16, 2007 Heartburn Medications Increase Risk of Hip Fractures

A British study of over 145,000 people has concluded that using heartburn medications increases the risk of hip fractures at an alarming rate. This comes as no surprise to the Health Call staff as we have long stated that interfering with digestion and not removing the stress only increases the risk of chronic degenerative disease.

 December 15, 2006 Six Arguments for a Greener Diet

Great information about why it is better to eat green, plus a fun interactive quiz.

 December 13, 2006 More Than 100,000 People Die EVERY Year in the U.S. Because of Hospital-Acquired Infections

Hospital-acquired infections affect roughly 2 million patients each year, and approximately 100,000 die from them.


 December 12, 2006 40 % of Antibiotics Prescribed to Patients Without a Doctor Visit

A dangerous habit has begun sweeping the nation which could be leading to an increase in incurable infections. Prescribing antibiotics has become so common that many doctors literally are just phoning it in, a new analysis of insurance claims suggests.

 December 05, 2006 Onions and Garlic Protect You From Cancer

We have known for quite sometime how wonderful whole food can be for us. This little article just proves it.

 September 22, 2006 Drug Industry Diggs Deep to Influence the FDA

It looks like they are at it again! The FDA is negotiating with the drug industry over a possible user fee increase which, if it goes through, would give the industry even more in setting the goals and priorities of its supposed regulator.

 September 01, 2006 A Nap a Day Keeps Your Baby Brilliant

Frequent naps can give a boost to the brain power of a growing baby.

 August 18, 2006 Stay Away From This Common Breakfast to Avoid Stomach Cancer

It appears as though reaschers have finally convinced themselves processed packaged meats may not be so healthy afterall. I wonder if they know why? It could not possibly be the fact that processed meats have no enzymes could it?

 August 18, 2006 Carpal tunnel may be sign of impending diabetes

Recent British research suggests a link between carpal tunnel syndrome and a future date with diabetes.

 July 28, 2006 More Despicable Corruption in Published Studies

The Journal of the American Medical Association is making its conflict of interest policy more stringent as a result of the failure of many scientists to disclose financial ties to the pharmaceutical industry.