New study warns that herbal supplements and medicines don’t always mix well.

By , on 8 February, 2010

What’s the harm, the question goes, if herbal supplements don’t actually help cure anything? Well, they could kill you if you’re on certain types of real medications:

Researchers are warning that popular herbs and supplements, including St. John’s wort and even garlic and ginger, do not mix well with common heart drugs and can also . . . → Read More: New study warns that herbal supplements and medicines don’t always mix well.

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“Airborne” cold remedy settles yet another lawsuit.

By , on 18 December, 2008

Back in March I wrote about the makers of Airborne settling a class action lawsuit to the tune of $23 million for misleading claims that their product diminishes or prevents the common cold. Now the company has reach a second settlement this time filed by 32 Attorney Generals against the company for making misleading claims. . . . → Read More: “Airborne” cold remedy settles yet another lawsuit.

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Makers of “Airborne” opt to settle in class action suit.

By , on 6 March, 2008

If you’ve caught a cold in the last ten years then you’ve probably had at least one person try to convince you to use a product called Airborne, a purported cure for the common cold which proudly proclaims it was invented by a school teacher. Because the first person you look for when you’re sick . . . → Read More: Makers of “Airborne” opt to settle in class action suit.

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