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HealthFacts
A consumer newsletter that offers a critical perspective on medical and health care issues. The editorial intent is to provide health-care consumers with the information needed for informed medical decision-making. In addition to articles on medical procedures, appropriate treatment, and non-medical alternatives, content includes misleading drug ads, public access to information about doctor and hospital performance, and medical decisions made by managed care organizations.
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Vitamin D's muscle-strengthening effect and fracture prevention.
June 01, 2004
Center for Medical Consumers to FDA: rein in those deceptive ads.
May 01, 2004
Free cesarean booklet from Maternity Center Assn.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004
Desperately seeking a reason to keep women on hormones--new trial plan...
May 01, 2004
More about the WHI.(Women's Health Institute )(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004
Consumer reports finds dangerous herbal products sold over the counter...
May 01, 2004
Red hot chili peppers as a topical cream for pain.
May 01, 2004
Passive smoking increases death rate.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004
Hernia repair: open technique is better.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2004
Medicare drug benefits: less than what meets the eye.(Rx News)
April 01, 2004
Breast screening finds many cancers that would never be lethal.
April 01, 2004
2002 surgical volumes now available.(Brief Article)
April 01, 2004
Alcohol lowers risk of death in men with hypertension.
April 01, 2004
Cardiologists poised to give everyone Lipitor.
April 01, 2004
Long-term results of taking Fosamax.
April 01, 2004
1 in 12 drugs inappropriately prescribed to elderly.
March 01, 2004
Aspirin-induced asthma prevalence higher than previously thought.(Brie...
March 01, 2004
Heart screening tests--just say no.
March 01, 2004
Bayer aspirin ads mislead the public again.
March 01, 2004
Popular OTC supplement works.
March 01, 2004
The women and heart disease campaign awareness + fear + drugs.
March 01, 2004
Free info for people on Medicare.(Brief Article)
March 01, 2004
Computer-aided mammography no improvement over standard mammography.
March 01, 2004
Addendum to our Niacin Article.
February 01, 2004
The new medicare legislation in context.
February 01, 2004
Five-year index offer.
February 01, 2004
FDA Commissioner overpraised.(RX news)(criticizing Mark B. McClellan)(...
February 01, 2004
No known cancer risk to cell phone use ... so far.(Advisory Group on N...
February 01, 2004
Smoking and cancer: an update on the evidence supporting the link.(Bri...
February 01, 2004
Two weight loss drugs--Meridia and Xenical the pros and cons of each.
February 01, 2004
Radiation after breast-conserving surgery for early breast cancer.
February 01, 2004
Second thoughts about aspirin to prevent heart attacks.
January 01, 2004
Taking prilosec? Visit this Web site.(www.MedicationSense.Com)(Brief A...
January 01, 2004
Yet another statin and how it is promoted.(Crestor from AstraZeneca)
January 01, 2004
Drugs for cancer treatment fatigue.
January 01, 2004
Niacin: not all brands are safe or effective, but pick the right one a...
January 01, 2004
Topical fluorides work for kids.(Brief Article)
January 01, 2004
Study finds no autism link to mercury in childhood vaccinations--findi...
January 01, 2004
Osteoporosis: how effective is prevention?
December 01, 2003
Hospital medication errors may be on the rise.(Rx News)
December 01, 2003
Study shows advantage for new breast cancer drug--many questions remai...
December 01, 2003
Hip protectors: safety unclear.(Brief Article)
December 01, 2003
(Almost) everything you need to know about statin drugs.
November 01, 2003
Testosterone therapy ads directed to consumers promise much.
October 01, 2003
Smoking cessation products--all are effective.(Brief Article)
October 01, 2003
Prevention of postoperative infection.(Brief Article)
October 01, 2003
Medicare prescription drug benefit no sure thing.(Rx News)
October 01, 2003
Treatments for the common cold: what works?
October 01, 2003
Health care administrative costs: Canada vs. USA.
October 01, 2003
Corporate influences on medical research--things are getting worse.
September 01, 2003
OTC painkiller use and risk of miscarriage.(over-the-counter)
September 01, 2003
Two new books take a critical look at hormone therapy.(Book Review)
September 01, 2003
Survey of physician knowledge of radiation exposure from common x-ray ...
September 01, 2003
New medical condition identified: prehypertension.
August 01, 2003
Rx news: wanted: accurate written drug information for consumers.
August 01, 2003
Many people stop taking anti-hypertensive drugs because the dose is to...
August 01, 2003
How should ductal carcinoma in situ be treated?
August 01, 2003
Cancer prevention drugs: fast approval not in the public's interest.
July 01, 2003
Aspirin safer for preventing another stroke.(Brief Article)
July 01, 2003
Carpal tunnel syndrome not so prevalent.(Brief Article)
July 01, 2003
New book: ultimate fitness--the quest for truth about exercise and hea...
July 01, 2003
Paxil risky for kids--warning issued.
July 01, 2003
Prostate drug: good and mostly bad news.
July 01, 2003
End-of-life decisions--communication is key.
July 01, 2003
Mediterranean diet may improve longevity.(Brief Article)
July 01, 2003
Ways to prevent dementia.
July 01, 2003
Cholesterol skeptics and the bad news about statin drugs.
June 01, 2003
Dietary supplement labels are found wanting. (Rx News).
June 01, 2003
Postmenopausal hormone therapy--the final word...maybe.
June 01, 2003
Osteoarthritis treatments: what works?
May 01, 2003
Neck pain: manual therapy is best.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003
The PSA screening test for prostate cancer: an interview with Otis Bra...
May 01, 2003
Early treatment to prevent glaucoma.
May 01, 2003
People with untreated scoliosis: study looked at how they fared.
April 01, 2003
Risk of dementia and stroke reduced by moderate drink.(Brief Article)
April 01, 2003
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