Thanks to tabloid-watch.blogspot for noting the confusion over the reporting of statins during the past two years by The Express.
Whilst they are not the only media culprit, it does re-inforce the need for clarity over the use of statins and their efficacy.
And what about the alternatives to medication? Isn’t it time for a clear debate and to hear more clearly the opinion of GP’s? Obviously here at Works With Water we would like to be a part of this debate as we offer a natural solution for the maintenance of healthy cholesterol with our help: cholesterol proprietary soluble formulation containing barley beta-glucan. The ingredient claim has received a positive opinion by the EFSA and it is a very viable alternative to Statins – and has even been proven to work effectively alongside statins.
Today’s Express has yet another ‘miracle cure’ headline on its front page:
Statins have been around for years so it’s not clear what is ‘new’ about them.
And to call them a ‘wonder drug’ may surprise Express readers who remember this front page from 21 May:
A wonder drug that can be a risk to health? Apparently so.
Indeed, the Express’ coverage of statins has fluctuated between those two extremes for several years.
They’re good:
Then, maybe, they’re not:
A week later they’re good again:
But still, maybe you should learn:
Just in case:
But the next day:
Which is good news, until:
And:
And the ‘agonising side-effects’ mentioned here:
But soon after that, news that even healthy people may get prescribed statins:
Eventhough:
And:
They can cause ‘cataracts, liver damage and kidney failure’?
But they’re not that much of a ‘health risk’ because:
And then the reassuring news that:
Whoever said they did? They may also give:
And last month, the Express claimed, statins were partly responsible for:
It may seem all very confusing that one newspaper can go from ‘health scares’ to ‘miracle cures’ about the same drug so often (they also do it with aspirin).
Good job the Express has a handy guide:
Yes, it is ‘impossible to know what to believe.’
Yes, conflicting advice can cause ‘confusion’ and ‘make it difficult to judge what’s safe and what isn’t.’
The Express’ coverage doesn’t make it any easier.
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