Kim Witczak, whose husband died by suicide after taking Zoloft, filed a lawsuit against Pfizer in 2004, alleging the company failed to warn about the antidepressant's potential link to suicidal behavior. This case led Witczak to become a prominent drug safety advocate, launching the website Woodymatters.com to educate others about the risks of certain medications.
The Mount Abu Open Heart Trial evaluated the effectiveness of a unique healthy and happy lifestyle program in reversing coronary atherosclerosis and reducing cardiac events among patients with documented coronary artery disease. This study, which combined a low-fat vegetarian diet, moderate exercise, and stress management through Rajyoga meditation, demonstrated significant regression of coronary lesions and fewer cardiac events in patients who adhered most closely to the lifestyle intervention.
Trump's new potential health advisor proposes radical plan to combat heart disease, including junk food bans and taxes.
A controversial study suggests that prescription medications may be the third leading cause of death, raising concerns about drug safety and the need for more rigorous pharmaceutical regulation and monitoring.