NEWSbits - Tidbits from the news
Short reports on issues you might see in recent news sources: Just the facts, without the hype!
Good behavior for a long and healthy life!
8 Feb 2008
Does alcohol consumption prevent dementia?
25 May 2007
Cell phone use doesn't cause cancer!
9 Dec 2006
Do overweight and obesity impact mortality?
3 Sep 2006
Does the weather impact mortality?
14 Jul 2006
Update on the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption
2 Jun 2006
Does vitamin D reduce cancer risk?
6 May 2006
No real alternatives to HRT
5 May 2006
omega 3 - not very helpful!
15 apr 2006
Saw Palmetto found to be ineffective!
20 Feb 2006
Low fat diets, cancer and heart disease - a recent study.
11 Feb 2006
Hormone Replacement Therapy and Heart Disease - Update!
31 Jan 2006
Do cell-phones cause tumors? - Update!
22 Jan 2006
Are there benefits to taking aspirin?
18 Jan 2006
Typical errors in medical studies
20 Nov 2005
Justice in the workplace reduces heart problem risk!
28 Oct 2005
Do cell-phones cause tumors?
10 Oct 2005
Does stress reduce the risk for breast cancer?
9 Sep 2005
A high-protein diet helps weight loss!
3 Sep 2005
New York wants to ban trans fats in restaurants...
13 Aug 2005
Does prayer help overcoming illness?
17 Jul 2005
Another vitamin E "ineffectiveness" study!
06 Jul 2005
Do power lines cause cancer?
13 Jun 2005
Is using NSAIDs really dangerous?
12 Jun 2005
One more Crestor™ warning...
24 May 2005
Slightly overweight? Not a problem!
4 May 2005
Vitamin E - "still" not effective;
15 Mar 2005
New Results on Lipitor™
8 Mar 2005
A new FDA warning about Crestor™
2 Mar 2005
Saturated fats and the risk of heart disease.
30 Jan 2005
The positive health impact of optimism!
22 Jan 2005
Recent news about C-Reactive Protein - The Facts!
11 Jan 2005
Does exercise help obese people stay healthy?
26 Dec 2004
Has Kaiser Permanente Found the Secret to Heart Disease Prevention?
20 Dec 2004
Should you eat "Polymeals"?
18 Dec 2004
A better drug for breast cancer?
08 Dec 2004
Drugs you should consider avoiding!
22 Nov 2004
Is Vitamin E an Enhanced Mortality Risk?
11 Nov 2004
The risk from overworked sleepy interns...
28 Oct 2004
Full-body CT scans add to cancer risk!
24 Oct 2004
Is Open Heart Bypass Surgery Always Necessary?
Problems with Vioxx® and Bextra®
16 Oct 2004
Breast Cancer and Childhood Growth
14 Oct 2004
The latest study on the lack of effectiveness of antioxidants!
Update! - Consumer Reports provides consumer drug information. Recommended reading!