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Superbug threat grows as regulator stops policing antibiotics in animal feed

The day of the superbug has just got closer with the decision by health regulators to end compulsory restrictions on the use of antibiotics in animal feed. more »

Breakthrough blood pressure drug faces ban after major health scares

A breakthrough drug to lower blood pressure causes stroke and kidney problems. A safety study has been stopped suddenly, and health authorities around the world are considering whether to ban it altogether. more »

Tamiflu drug co hides research into its ineffectiveness and dangers

Drug giant Roche makes £1.9bn a year from the sale of Tamiflu, the world’s major antidote to flu epidemics – but it’s been hiding evidence that suggests the drug is not effective and could even damage the immune system. more »

7 per cent of meat we buy contaminated by MRSA super bug

Up to 7 per cent of the meat we buy could contain MRSA bacteria, the antibiotic-resistant bug that can cause life-threatening infections. more »

Common two-drug combination makes elderly (and the young) more likely to fall

A combination of two prescription drugs can make you so unsteady on your feet that you’re very likely to suffer a bad fall – irrespective of your age, new research has discovered. more »

Researchers falsifying data to make dangerous drugs seem safe

Researchers are deliberately falsifying data to make it seem that a drug is safe and effective. As a result, doctors who believe the ‘science’ are putting their patients’ lives at risk by prescribing them the drug. more »

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