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The FDA changes the warning notices

Many people think the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) role is limited to licensing new drugs and medical devices, but it actually has a post-marketing role as well. Doctors and hospitals all round the US are required to report any and all adverse side effects to drugs. It’s not uncommon to find that drugs can [...]

Never lie about having acne

Medicalization is a wonderful word. It means the process of taking a natural condition and convincing people that it’s a disease to be treated and cured by the medical profession. Once a condition is medicalized, the pharmaceutical industry can sell drugs, doctors and hospitals can charge fees. The cash registers just keep on ringing up [...]

New research finds natural limits to the effectiveness of opioids

Once formed, habits are extremely difficult to break. It seems easier to go on as you have before and don’t change anything. This can become a serious problem when science gets in the way of the habits. If you look at the world of adverts in print and the media, you will see opioids recommended [...]

Begin your weight loss process now

US is very familiar with the problem of weight gain. Every fourth person in the country suffers from obesity. Appetite suppressants seem to be the only solution for those that can’t control their appetite or have a food disorder. If you desperate to lose weight and you don’t want to harm the rest of the [...]

How to deal with your phobia

About twenty million US citizens have been diagnosed with various phobias that really aggravate their wellbeing. The most widely spread types of phobias are social and specific phobia. Those who suffer from social phobia have a very hard time while being in various social situations, constantly expecting embarrassment, discomfort or even fear. Specific phobias make [...]

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