Gall bladder op: blood clot risk - The latest bit of gee whizz technology, laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), has been given US official "gold standard" treatment appro...

The Pill: It can double your cancer risk, even years later - Is the birth control pill as safe as the latest research suggests? Last autumn researchers concluded that not only did the pill not increase the risk...

Risks of the pill not published - A Dutch radio journalist has found evidence that the drug company Wyeth had discovered that the so called third generation oral contraceptives can inc...

Common drugs and dangerous relations - There are literally thousands of known interactions, but the following is a summary of some of the most dangerous combinations with the most common drugs. - Birth control pills: Some antifungals, antibiotics, anticonvulsants and barbiturates can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, resulting in...

Blocked sinuses: - First up this week, we have the pilot whose blocked sinuses cause him great discomfort, especially while he flies the skies. What can he do to relieve...

Newer pill raises risk of blood clots - Doctors have noted that women using third generation birth control have a higher risk of thromboembolism. Now they know why. ...

Cancer risk doubles with pill - Women on the contraceptive pill double the risk of developing cervical cancer, new research has discovered. The risk quadruples if a woman takes the P...

Blocked sinuses: - Other home remedies for our pilot with blocked sinuses to add to his list. Add one teaspoon or sea salt and one teaspoon of colloidal silver in 8 oz o...