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Acting From An Excess of Caution
There is uncertainty about average and peak levels of radioactivity to which some people are being exposed. Radioactive materials cause harm only when not enough antioxidants are present to soak …
Vitamin E in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer. The Women’s Health Study: A randomized controlled trial.
Observations from basic research and epidemiologic studies support the hypothesis that the antioxidant vitamin E may reduce the risks of developing cardiovascular disease (CV) and cancer, but findings from randomized …
Fish oil supplementation and risk of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation in patients with implantable defibrillators: A randomized controlled trial.
Findings from studies suggest that the antiarrhythmic properties of omega-3 fatty acids may play a role in reducing sudden cardiac death. This study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in …
Protect your Heart & Bones with Vitamin D
A recent study shows that with vitamin D you can regulate homocysteine, helping the heart and bone at the same time! Homocysteine Homocysteine is usually linked with cardiac status; B …
The Many Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids such as those found in fish oil supplements may reduce the risk of breast cancer by almost 32%, as determined by researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer …
Microflora for a Healthy Gut
Beneficial bacteria in the gut (probiotics) are crucial to optimal health. Not only do probiotics promote healthy digestion, but also boost the immune system. Probiotics have been cited in more …
Sunscreen Ingredient May be Linked to Endometriosis
A recent report published in ACS’ journal Environmental Science & Technology described a possible link between the use of sunscreens containing Benzophenone (BP)-type UV filters and heightened endometriosis risk. Many …
Magnesium & Blood Pressure
According to CDC’s Community Preventive Services Task Force, high blood pressure was listed as a primary or contributing cause of death for approximately 336,000 Americans in 2007. If all patients …
Steroids: More Harm Than Good?
In the late 1940s, the steroid cortisone, an anti-inflammatory drug, was first synthesized and hailed as a landmark. Cortisone shots became one of the preferred treatments for overuse injuries of …