Prescription Drug Articles
The American Drug Cartel
The pharmaceutical companies are not only influencing the doctors in this country to prescribe and sell more and more drugs, but in their endless greed they are also going to use television to convince an already drugged-stupid nation to consume even more of their expensive poisons.Dr. Andrw Weil Weighs in on Health Care Reform
Almost everyone who has been treated by – or works within – the American healthcare system at least suspects that it is deeply dysfunctional and on the verge of collapse. Dr. Weil identifies the root of the problem, showing how American medicine has lost its way.
Exposed: The Great Swine Flu Hoax
The alarm has been sounded. Politicians, pharmaceutical executives and media conglomerates would have us believe that a 1918-style pandemic is a real threat. The 1918 pandemic, however, evolved out of conditions unique to World War I, for four specific reasons.Harvard Pharma Influence Earns Ivy League University an "F"
The elite and prestigious Harvard medical school has gotten itself a big fat "F" from a medical student watch dog group that monitors corruption and influence of pharmaceutical companies.Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems with Antibiotics
Ear, nose, and throat infections often come up with frequent antibiotic use. In this article learn why this happens and why ear infections are so common in children these days.Limited Benefits and Serious Risks of the Statin Crestor
Here's a fact you didn't see when this so-called wonder drug was hyped and hoisted on everyone by the media: "A far more serious adverse effect occurred with Crestor: 270 cases of newly diagnosed diabetes were reported among Crestor users, and 216 cases were reported among placebo users."Healthy People Should Take Statins, Media Says
So says a recent study, funded by the statin drug makers themselves. That's right, healthy people with "normal" cholersterol levels will benefit by taking their drug. Remember Vioxx, anyone?Tim Russert: Would Fish Oils Have Saved His Life?
Dr. Jay Cohen writes, "Russert had some signs of heart disease and was receiving standard medical treatment. Treatment included medications for reducing elevated blood pressure and elevated cholesterol. These therapies are not particularly useful in preventing sudden cardiac death."Keep Your Kidneys Healthy As You Age
This article provides critical information for everyone who has one or two kidneys. Have you been popping aspirin because some commercial has told you it helps prevent heart attacks? Or do you regularly take cold medication or over-the-counter pain killers? If you have been doing these things, perhaps it's time for a new perspective.The Menacing Mathematics of Multiple Drug Use
There's something scary about drugs that concerns a growing number of physicians and should wobble the knees of every patient on the planet. This article discusses the dangers of taking multiple prescription medicines at the same time.More Doctors and Medical Centers Are Going "Pharm Free"
You've seen the posters, pens, and stationary in your doctor or dentist's office advertising some drug or new procedure. Well, some doctors, thanks to a push by medical students, are trying to break free of the small-time bribes and "free gifts" of pharm reps.Statin Side Effects: Do Doctors Take Patients' Complaints Seriously?
It has been proven that statins can cause numbness in the limbs, cognitive and memory problems, muscle pain and severe muscle injury. Nevertheless, many doctors still insist that statins do not cause side effects.Common Antidepressants May Affect Imune System
Hard prescription drugs like Zoloft, Paxil, and Prozac are often prescribed at the drop of the hat. Recent studies have shown possible immune dysfunction to be a side effect of these popular antidepressants.Tylenol Danger
Acetaminophen, commonly referred to as the brand name Tylenol, is not as safe as we all might think. The drug accounts for 100,000 calls to poison control centers, 56,000 emergency room visits, 26,000 hospitalizations, and 450 deaths annually.Chemical Imbalances and Drug Dealers
This article shares Josh Day and his wife's experience with counseling services and mind-altering prescription drugs. If you think you only have to worry about illegal drugs, think again.Antidepressant Drugs and Children
In this timely article, Dr. Jay Cohen discusses the dangers of antidepressant drugs for youngests and presents a six-point solution to the current problems.Antidepressant Drugs and Side Effects
In this important article, Dr. Jay Cohen discusses the side effects of antidepressant drugs and how you can prevent them.Risks of FluMist Vaccine
Dr. Sherry Tenpenny writes after learning that FluMist will be available to Wal-Mart customers, I felt compelled to warn our patients and our Internet subscribers of the potentially serious complications that may come from direct and passive exposure to this new vaccine. I also wanted to give a "heads up" to everyone regarding the onslaught of advertising that is about to besiege them.Seniors, Side Effects, and Celebrex
In this important article about side effects, Jay S. Cohen, MD, asks and answers a question about Celebrex: "Does this strong, one-size-fits-all drug put seniors, women, and others at unnecessary risk?"Prescription Drug Use in America
Jay S. Cohen, MD, reveals disturbing information and trends in America's dangerous reliance on prescription medications.
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