as use of statins became widespread, serious side effects emerged.

Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs were once viewed as "wonder drugs" and as major players in the fight to reduce cardiovascular disease. But as use of statins became widespread, serious side effects emerged. Side effects, coupled with the lingering question of whether or not statins actually lower the risk of heart attacks, have sent more people looking for natural, effective ways to reduce their cholesterol levels."Anything viewed as a magic pill isn't going to work," says nationally recognized anti-aging expert Dr. Erika Schwartz. "I think it's...

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UK Jobseekers who reject help for alcohol and drug addiction face benefits cut

Unemployed people suspected of suffering from alcoholism or drug addiction will have their benefits cut if they refuse treatment for their condition, the work and pensions secretary, Iain Duncan Smith, will signal on Wednesday. In a sign of the government's new benefits regime, which lies at the heart of Duncan Smith's cost-cutting welfare changes, staff in Jobcentre Plus offices will be encouraged to cut the jobseeker's allowance of claimants who reject treatment for addiction. The new rules will come into place in October 2013 when the universal...

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'Queen of Disco' Donna Summer 'thought she became ill after inhaling 9/11 particles'

The 63-year-old singer, who had hits including Hot Stuff, Love to Love You, Baby and I Feel Love, died in Florida on Thursday morning. She had largely kept her battle with lung cancer out of the public eye. But the website TMZ reported that the singer had told friends she believed her illness was the result of inhaling toxic dust from the collapsed Twin Towers. On Thursday night tributes were paid to the singer, considered by many to be the voice of the 1970s. A statement released on behalf of her family — husband Bruce Sudano, their daughters...

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Scientists uncover potential treatment for painful side effect of diabetes

Why diabetics suffer from increased pain and temperature sensitivity is a step closer to being understood and effectively treated. See Also: Health & Medicine Diabetes Pain Control Neuropathy Joint Pain Fibromyalgia Back and Neck Pain Reference Diabetes mellitus type 2 Diabetic diet Chronic pain Back pain Research published in the journal Nature Medicine reveals that a multi-national collaboration between scientists from Warwick Medical School in the UK, and universities in Germany, New York, Australia and Eastern Europe, has discovered key...

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BUSH TEA in high demand

THE demand for herbal therapy, including bush teas which have been used for hundreds of years, particularly for diabetes management, is growing significantly in most developing countries.Dr Perceval Bahado-Singh, director of research and development at the Bio-Tech R&D Institute, made this claim in an address on "The potential of Caribbean plants for the management of Diabetes Mellitus: Exploitation for its use in diabetes management" at a recent Herbal...

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Persistent cough 'could be lung cancer warning'

The public should be vigilant about persistent coughs as they could be a sign of lung cancer, a new government advertising drive is warning. The campaign, which is being run in TV, radio, print and online media, recommends people with coughs lasting three weeks visit their GP. Research has shown the public are much more aware that lumps and bleeding are warning signs of cancer than a cough. But the ads make clear persistent coughs should also raise alarm bells. The push is being backed by celebrities including comedian and actor Ricky Gervais,...

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TOXIC : 30 of the 'Most Wanted' Toxic Ingredients & Pollutants

 TOXINWHERE USEDWHAT IT DOESHEALTH HAZARDAcesulfame KFood products and carbonated drinksArtificial sweetenerPossible carcinogen; disrupts thyroid functionAspartame (NutraSweet) Used in soft drinksSugar substituteSeizures, headaches and dizziness. Can activate cancer hormones in humansBenzaldehydePerfume, hairspray, laundry and dishwasher productsFragranceCNS depressant; causes kidney damage and irritation to lungs, throat, eyesBenzyl AcetatePerfume,...

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