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June 10, 2003
THE SWEDISH DENTAL MATERIAL COMMISSION REPORT ON MERCURY AMALGAM
The Commission recommends that “for medical reasons, amalgam should be eliminated in dental care as soon as possible.” The Commission concluded that this action could lead to the decline of side-effects from patients’ mercury exposure, that occupational exposure to mercury can cease in dental care and a large source of mercury in the environment can be eliminated (A PDF File)
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT TAKE PAXIL (SEROXAT)
A U.K. review finds those under the age of 18 may be more likely to engage in self-harm and suicidal behavior. Health authorities elsewhere are expected to review the drug’s risks and benefits 
HYSTERECTOMY — THE ALLEGED QUICK FIX WITH LASTING CONSEQUENCES
A closer look at why millions of women still opt for unnecessary surgery instead of less invasive alternatives
By RFD Columnist Lise Cloutier-Steele
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE CARETAKER IN THE FAMILY BECOMES INCAPACITATED?
This type of situation is loaded with stress for everyone
By RFD Columnist, Marilyn Holasek Lloyd
BLOOD DISEASE SYMPTOMS RESEMBLE CHILD ABUSE
No one really knows how many cases there are confusing these symptoms with abuse and how many parents are wrongly accused
Discovery
HUMAN ARTERIES GROWN FROM SCRATCH
The technique could produce spare blood vessels
THE LEGACY OF R.D. LAING
Extensive resources on the life and work of controversial psychiatrist, R.D. Laing