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The Side Effects of Widespread Use of BPA Are Catching Up
For many years, consumer safety organizations have protested the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in consumer products, especially those used by children. Although the...
Pre-Existing Condition? Don’t Wait Until 2014, Get Insured Now
Starting in 2014, insurers will no longer be able to reject anyone for coverage or charge a higher rate because of a preexisting condition....
Breast Cancer Development Linked to Childhood Eating Habits
At the University of California, Davis, researchers have linked the potential development of breast cancer to childhood eating. Researchers found that early development of...
Low Levels of Vitamin D Causing Slower Sickness Recovery
Recent studies into the importance of Vitamin D have revealed that while concern over the effects of sun damage are warranted, Vitamin D deficiency can have substantial implications for overall health and the ability to recover from illness and injury.
Eating Less Red Meat Decreases Carbon Footprint and Improves Overall Health
In a study just published in the journal BMJ Open, researchers in Britain found that decreasing red meat consumption can contribute to green living...
Questions You Have Always Wanted to Ask About Poop
Most people don’t think much about pooping after washing their hands. However, occasionally, we take a peek and wonder what on earth our body created...
Am I Too Old to Be an Organ Donor?
Q: Is there an age that's too old to be an organ donor? Also, is marking "organ donor" on my driver's license the only...
FDA Approved Pesticides Contributing to Bee Colony Collapse Disease
Pesticide use in the United States in large farming businesses has dramatically increased since World War 2. Even more, systemic pesticides introduced in the late...
Are You Having Trouble Seeing at Night?
Q. I have trouble seeing things clearly at night. Should I change my glasses, or could it be a more serious eye problem?
A. Particularly...
Are Doctors Afraid to Talk About Sex?
One would think that talking to your doctor about sexual function is the first place to start if you have questions or concerns. However, in a recent study published by the University of Pennsylvania, it was found that doctors rarely initiate conversations...
