“With 80 percent of clinical trials failing to meet recruitment deadlines in the West, major drug companies are today conducting half or
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Death by a Thousand Cuts: Vaccines, Non-Profits, and the Dissemination of Medical Information
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The vaccine debate and prying into Planned Parenthood’s Standard Operating Procedure are two arenas I have not gravitated toward. Genetically engineered crops,
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The Business of Hysterectomy Shatters Lives
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In January 2015, I was referred to a gynecologist, having a small fibroid and an irregular menstrual cycle. A young female doctor
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Hysterectomy and the “C” Word
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I have connected with many women in the nine years since my unwarranted hysterectomy. I have been appalled and saddened by the
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Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant wonder spice. Known not only to decrease inflammation but also to treat depression, improve brain function and
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In July, I published my second book, “Living Well Without a Gallbladder: A Guide to Postcholecystectomy Syndrome,” to help patients suffering from
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Survey HistoryA few years ago, I embarked on a massive research project involving medication adverse reactions. I launched several online studies on
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Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (SOD)
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I have Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction or SOD, a female-dominant health condition that caused me to give up a successful career as
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