Published August 11, 2010

Surprising non-treatment for depression works
as well as antidepressants

If you are one of the millions of Americans on antidepressants, there could be a better option — sugar pills. That’s right! A recent study found that antidepressants are nothing but a hoax.

In this study, researchers reviewed 2,164 clinical trials of antidepressants. They found that a fake pill would work just as well as antidepressants. It likely would be cheaper and far safer too.

The reviewers discarded all but six studies for bad methodology. In other words, Big Pharma conducted only six out of 2,164 studies correctly. That should tell you something about Big Pharma’s methodology.

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Published August 6, 2010

Is this “essential” nutrient causing lung cancer?

Have you ever wondered why people who don’t smoke get lung cancer? I have. Some work in industries, such as factories and mines, where their lungs are at risk. But many people without any of these factors fall victim to lung cancer. Well, a new study says it could be something you eat.

According to a report out of Korea, a component of processed food might be involved. However, in this case, it’s not the nitrites in processed meats. It’s the phosphorus. Yes, this essential nutrient appears to be the culprit. But you can have too much of a good thing.

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Published August 5, 2010

Cancer treatments increase your risk of heart disease, arthritis, and other illnesses

What would you say if I told you that cancer therapy works? It kills cancer. Not surprising, right? But what if I then told you that this same cancer therapy will significantly increase your risk of heart disease, second cancers, arthritis, and a host of other problems?

Well, an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine says that’s exactly what happens.

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