The prescription painkiller Vioxx was recalled from the marketplace by its manufacturer Merck Pharmaceuticals in September 2004. Vioxx, which is used to relieve symptoms of arthritis, acute pain in adults and painful menstrual cycles, was recalled after data collected from a clinical trial indicated that those taking Vioxx had a 100% greater chance of a severe coronary event such as a heart attack, stroke. Since its introduction in 1999, upwards of 20 million Americans have […] Read the Full Article »
Republicans Happier than Democrats
In a survey by the Pew Research Center the following was revealed. Among 3,014 telephone respondents, half reported being pretty happy, and 15 percent said they are not too happy. The survey, released this week, points out several disparities based on lifestyle, beliefs and political persuasion: Republicans are happier than Democrats. People who worship frequently are happier than those who don’t. The rich are happier than the poor. Whites and Hispanics are happier than blacks. […] Read the Full Article »
It’s Hard To Be A Republican Today
I received this just this morning and thought it was worth of posting. It’s not so much that it points directly at the Republican party to me, it’s the fact that it makes some very valid points that I believe we should all take into consideration. ————- No offense to our Republican brothers and sisters, but in the spirit of good natured humor, here’s a list of reasons it’s very tough to be Republican. Republican […] Read the Full Article »