When I read about the case of "The Female Sexual Dysfunction" in "Crimes and Abuses of the Pharmaceutical Industry" I was shocked, but not surprised. In this study Doctor Teresa Forcades tells about the 'behind the scenes' of drug creation, and manipulations performed by the pharmaceutical companies in order to launch a new 'blockbuster' drug.
In 1998, after the success of Viagra, reaching a billion and a half in sales, Pfizer was looking for a new blockbuster drug (an industry term, meaning... Read Full Story
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Medical scientists and researchers are sounding an increasing alarm in an attempt to change the way we are used to treat colds and flu. Concerned parents should pay close attention to this shift happening in the medical community and get involved in discussions with their own doctors.
It has been known for years, that antibiotics don't work against colds and flu, caused by viruses, but instead should be used only to fight bacterial infectio... Read Full Story
For more than 30 years, a team of trial attorneys, authors and consumer advocates, headed by Edward Swartz, founder and president of Boston based World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.) have identified hazards in toys and have been responsible for the recall and redesign of hundreds of dangerous toys. Realizing the need for a national organization that would more fully educate the public to the dangers lurking in many toys and children’s products, W.A.T.C.H. was founded as a non-pr... Read Full Story
A damp spring and a temperate fall resulted in a bountiful offering of fresh fruits and vegetables at a record number of 200+ Massachusetts farm stands throughout the state. However, during the primary growing season many crops sustained severe damage, with some growers reporting losing their entire crop. University of Massachusetts Extension Service and the USDA Farm Service Agency monitored losses, which exceeded the 30% threshold in 10 of 14 counties, making them eligible for a USDA Secre... Read Full Story
A damp spring and a temperate fall resulted in a bountiful offering of fresh fruits and vegetables at a record number of 200+ Massachusetts farm stands throughout the state. However, during the primary growing season many crops sustained severe damage, with some growers reporting losing their entire crop. University of Massachusetts Extension Service and the USDA Farm Service Agency monitored losses, which exceeded the 30% threshold in 10 of 14 counties, making them eligible for a USDA Secre... Read Full Story
Rue La La, a Boston based on-line retailer with offices on Milk Street, managed to grow it's private member customer base to 1.2 million since its launch in April 2008, despite the struggling economy and thanks to it's innovative business model. A number of US on-line retailers, such as Rue La La, Gilt Groupe, Ideeli, and HauteLook have been riding the wave of on-line shopping revolution, following in the footsteps of France's Vente Privee.
Rue La La, the invitation-only online shopping dest... Read Full Story
Rue La La, a Boston based on-line retailer with offices on Milk Street, managed to grow it's private member customer base to 1.2 million since its launch in April 2008, despite the struggling economy and thanks to it's innovative business model. A number of US on-line retailers, such as Rue La La, Gilt Groupe, Ideeli, and HauteLook have been riding the wave of on-line shopping revolution, following in the footsteps of France's Vente Privee.
Rue La La, the invitation-only online shopping dest... Read Full Story
Pastry Chefs from Boston’s best restaurants competed Friday in The Gingerbread House Competition at Boston Christmas Festival at The Seaport World Trade Center. Competitiors from Tosca, Entertainment Cruises, House of Blues, Ginger Betty’s, Gingerbread Construction Company, Finale Desserteries, Seaport Hotel, Sugar Plum Bakery, Sweet Things, Berkshire Grain and Knoblock Creations presented their whimsical edible works of art now on view until Sunday, November 8. I was lucky to be one of the ... Read Full Story
Pastry Chefs from Boston’s best restaurants competed Friday in The Gingerbread House Competition at Boston Christmas Festival at The Seaport World Trade Center. Competitiors from Tosca, Entertainment Cruises, House of Blues, Ginger Betty’s, Gingerbread Construction Company, Finale Desserteries, Seaport Hotel, Sugar Plum Bakery, Sweet Things, Berkshire Grain and Knoblock Creations presented their whimsical edible works of art now on view until Sunday, November 8. I was lucky to be one of the ... Read Full Story
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When kids 'graduate' from their car seats, they often begin to question and bend seat belt safety rules. Especially, they may find shoulder belts uncomfortable, and are tempted to flip them over and behind their back. This video shows what happened to a little seven year old girl, who is now paralyzed from injuries caused by wearing just a lap belt and together with her family wants to prevent that from hapenning to ot... Read Full Story
