Myocardial Infarction (heart attack)
The Law of Unintended Consequences Strikes Hospi…
Have you ever heard of the law of unintended consequences? This is when something that was supposed to be beneficial turns out to bite you in the butt. Here is just one example: Kudzu is an ornamental…
Do People Who Eat Fish Grow Old More Healthfully…
Does eating fish or taking fish oil make any difference for your health? For decades, researchers have touted the anti-inflammatory benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil. They have sug…
No Study Support for Fish Oil Soothing Dry Eyes
Fish oil is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids. These compounds have anti-inflammatory activity, and doctors have hoped that fish oil supplements would prove useful against a wide range of…
Will Your Pain Reliever Trigger a Heart Attack?
A high-stakes drama unfolded at the FDA recently but very few people appreciated its significance. Naproxen, sold over-the-counter as Aleve and by prescription as Anaprox and Naprosyn, is a popular no…
Calcium Supplements & Heart Attacks?
We've been worried about this for years and now it appears to have come to pass. Based on very sketchy data, manufacturers of calcium pills have touted their benefits for strong bones. And many physic…