Lying with Statistics—a Major Part of "Scientific Medicine" More and more research shows that studies paid for by the drug companies (which nowadays are most drug studies) are simply not reliable. Yet this is what most of medicine is now based on. The cost? Having one of the most expensive health care systems in the world, 100,000 to 200,000 US deaths from prescriptions yearly, and one of the least effective healthcare systems on the planet. Read more » Artificial Food Colors and Additives Increase Hyperactivity in Children Parents and Holistic physicians have known for years that sugar and food colorings worsen hyperactive behavior in children. This study confirms this association. Read more » Is Being in a Support Group Good for You? This study suggests they can leave you more empowered… or not. Here are some thoughts when it comes to choosing a support group. Read more » Large French Study Finds Diet and Dementia Link Omega 3 (i.e. fish) oils were associated with a 54% drop in dementia risk, and there was a 28% drop in dementia risk among regular fruit and vegetable eaters. Regular fish consumption reduced the risk of Alzheimer's disease by 40%, another reason fish is called "brain food" ;-) Read more » Daily Dark Chocolate Helps Hearts Stay Healthy Tired of fish and carrots? Dark chocolate improves blood flow to heart muscle, lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of diabetes. Read more » | 
