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December 18, 2013 - Issue 2678


Science Review Reveals Laundry List of Health Hazards Associated with Splenda Consumption

Sucralose

December 18, 2013

It's not so safe for cooking after all - and nearly just as bad unheated. This popular sweetener that many people swapped for aspartame can ravage up to 50% of your good gut bacteria and cause seizures, migraines, and even blood sugar spikes and weight gain.

FDA Loosens Restrictions on Diabetes Drug Avandia

Avandia

December 18, 2013

Restrictions on the drug Avandia, put into place to protect diabetes patients from potentially deadly heart risks, are being lifted by the US government.