Media Hype: Not Every New Cancer Drug Is Awesome
A review of 100 news media articles on new cancer drugs found that about one-half described the subject drug in a superlative tone that was generally uncalled for and likely to generate false hope....
View ArticleCigarette Smoking Declines, and Harm Reduction Helps
A recent CDC survey of adult behaviors found that more recent quitters, and those who have tried to quit, are using e-cigarettes. Continue reading → The post Cigarette Smoking Declines, and Harm...
View ArticleHillary Corrected on Culprit for Drug Shortages
In a recent Wall St. Journal Op-Ed, former FDA associate commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb explains how the several-year-duration shortages of common generic drugs came about. That would be through...
View ArticleSurprisingly, Death Rates Rise for Middle-Aged Whites
A review of government statistics by two Princeton economists reveals a disturbing, and surprising, rising trend of mortality rates among middle-aged white Americans. The likely causes: drugs, both...
View ArticleSpending More Shields Docs from Lawsuits, Study Suggests
A new study's data seems to support the concept of "defensive medicine," where if doctors spend more by ordering more lab tests and imaging studies they'll reduce their risk of subsequent malpractice...
View ArticleTeen Bariatric Surgery Proves Very Effective
Prospective study of 228 morbidly obese teens shows that two different types of bariatric surgery led to significant benefits. They included weight loss, and improved cardiometabolic levels, including...
View ArticleReduce Youth Smoking By Treating It Like Other Addictions
Substance-abuse counselors helping teens and young adults combat addiction are not prioritizing smoking cessation, according to a new study. This should be improved, given the tragic consequences of...
View ArticleUse of Automated Insulin Pumps Varies Among Nations
Implanted insulin pumps deliver regular, blood-sugar-based insulin doses to Type 1 diabetes patients, who are often children and teens. This study documents the variability in utilizing this...
View ArticleDon’t Fear Radon Concerns at Home; They’re Overblown
Many homeowners and those buying property are concerned about potential radon-related health issues, specifically having to do with radiation exposure as a cause of cancer. A new publication by Dr....
View ArticleFDA Rules On Swedish “Snus”
The FDA has decided to let snus remain on the market. Continue reading → The post FDA Rules On Swedish “Snus” appeared first on American Council on Science and Health.
View ArticleThe first great chemical cancer scare? Cranberries, Thanksgiving 1959
The first great chemical carcinogen scare put a damper on many folks' Thanksgiving celebrations in 1959. A chemical used in cultivating cranberries in the northwest was found to cause cancer at high...
View ArticleNew York City coalition made significant progress against colorectal cancer
A New York City-based coalition of healthcare workers, physicians and community outreach specialists managed to increase the city's screening colonoscopy rate from an abysmal 42 percent in 2003 when...
View ArticleBilingual patients have better cognitive function post-stroke
A new study of over 600 stroke patients found that those who spoke 2 languages had significantly better cognitive functioning than those with only one language. Continue reading → The post Bilingual...
View ArticleFewer Men Getting Prostate Test, Following US Advisory
Two studies show that fewer men have been screened for prostate cancer using the PSA test since 2012, when a federal panel advised against routine screenings. With doctors increasingly questioning the...
View ArticleFishy Editorial on GM Salmon by the NY Times
At long last, the FDA approved biotech salmon, AquaAdvantage, which is bred to grow to twice the size of other fish. But in contrast to every scientific study and advisory, the editorial board of The...
View ArticleSevere PMS May Indicate Early High Blood Pressure
Women with relatively severe PMS may be at higher risk of developing high blood pressure (HBP), or hypertension. It's not clear how such an interaction may occur. Premenstrual syndrome sufferers may be...
View ArticleUnique Study Sheds Light on Causes for Alzheimer’s
A new study using PET scans on the brains of older individuals shows a three-fold higher risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among those with elevated levels of amyloid-beta, a proteinaceous...
View ArticleCDC study reveals that too few Americans are on statins
A new report from the CDC deals with the number of Americans who are candidates for reducing their risk of heart and vascular disease because of elevated LDL levels, and how many are actually taking...
View ArticleSmoking: Is The Fault In Our Genes?
A new study from Chinese researchers found a small but significant benefit among smokers trying to quit who have a particular gene variant related to the dopamine reward system. The benefit is not...
View ArticlePhysician ‘Burnout’ Reaches 55 Percent, and Rising
"Physician burnout", measured by objective reviews and standardized parameters via a large survey conducted by the Mayo Clinic, showed an astounding rate of 55 percent MDs symptomatic of burnout. This...
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