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Phthalates, which are found in common plastics, cosmetics, and even some pharmaceuticals and medical devices, have been associated with the development of diabetes among seniors in Sweden, according to a study published online April 12 in Diabetes Care. Phthalates are a family of compounds whose primary use is as
The next new acne treatment may be found in the produce section of your food store. Largely due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, the herb thyme — which is found with other herbs in the produce section of most food stores — may well earn itself a place in
Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful skin rash, often with blisters that’s caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. In people who have had chickenpox, the virus is never fully cleared from the body. Instead, the virus remains dormant in the nerve tissues. When physical or
Starting March 1, 2012, new nutrition labels will appear on raw meat and poultry. This new packaging information can help you decide which cut of meat to buy. You’ll more easily know which cut isn’t as high on the healthy list as some other cuts, and you can balance this choice with better choices
OK, ladies, here’s another good reason to bite the bullet and get your annual Pap smear. March 1, 2012 from Medscape—Regular Pap tests can, and do, save the lives of women diagnosed with cervical cancer, a new study shows. Women whose cervical cancers were found
From the Huffington Post: It seems like a new study linking soda consumption to poor health makes headlines each week. And whether you’re choosing the full-sugar or diet variety, the data shows that you may be putting yourself at a heightened risk for everything from
February 29, 2012 — Postmenopausal women whose diet is high in trans fats, found in fried foods and packaged products, are at higher risk for certain types of ischemic stroke, a new analysis shows. Using data from the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study, researchers show a positive association between trans
For a long time, vitamins and minerals had the reputation of being “magic bullets” because they are very effective in treating deficiencies. We know that vitamin C prevents scurvy, vitamin D prevents rickets, and thiamine will prevent beriberi. However, this doesn’t mean that in a well-nourished population, these supplements
January 27, 2012 — A European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) position statement on the role of vitamin D after menopause notes that the recommended daily allowance is 600 IU/day, or 800 IU/day for those 71 years of age or older. The new guidelines were published in the January
January 30, 2012 — Prenatal and early childhood exposure to the organic solvent tetrachloroethylene (PCE) may raise the risk of certain psychiatric illnesses, particularly bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and schizophrenia, later in life, new research shows. The population-based study showed that children in
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