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8 Recent Reports and Articles on Bad Prescription Drugs

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Each week there are numerous articles, reports and other sources, usually from mainstream media, that demonstrate the potential hazards and dangers involved in using prescription drugs.

Below you’ll find a list of 8 fairly recent articles and reports that discuss the negative effects of a wide range of prescriptions drugs. Sources include ABC News, Reuters, and ScienceDaily.

Reports of Serious Drug Reactions Hit Record

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9 Recent Studies & Articles on the Benefits of Vitamin D

Monday, August 17th, 2009

In the past year or so, one of the most talked-about on-going health news story is the importance of a regular intake of vitamin D for people of all ages. There are a number of reasons why people are deficient in vitamin D, and why it is so beneficial to a person’s overall health.

Here is a sampling of recent articles in both alternative and mainstream sources that discuss the analysis, benefits, and use of vitamin D as part of a healthy lifestyle.

1. Vitamin D Deficiency is Widespead and on the Increase (PhysOrg.com)

A new report issued by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and published in the scientific journal Osteoporosis International, shows that populations across the globe are suffering from the impact of low levels of vitamin D. The problem is widespread and on the increase, with potentially severe repercussions for overall health and fracture rates.

Vitamin D Deficiency is Widespead and on the Increase