thyroid disease

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• February 20, 2013
  Can Gargling Prevent The Common Cold?

  Gargling, as commonly practiced in Japan, can not only soothe a sore throat, but may even prevent one.
• November 1, 2012
  Food Sources of Perfluorochemicals

  Where do DDT, hexochlorobenzene, PCBs, and perfluorochemicals (linked to thyroid disease) concentrate in the food supply?
• April 12, 2012
  Poultry Exposure and Neurological Disease

  Poultry workers exhibit an excess of a wide range of diseases, from thyroid conditions to schizophrenia and autoimmune neurological disorders such as myasthenia gravis. This may be due to exposure to..
• February 27, 2012
  Bacon and Botulism

  The nitrite preservatives in processed meats such as bologna, bacon, ham, and hot dogs form carcinogenic nitrosamines but also reduce the growth of botulism bacteria, forcing regulators to strike a..
• September 9, 2011
  Too Much Iodine Can Be as Bad as Too Little

  Excessive intake of kelp (kombu) or thyroid-containing sausages can lead to iodine toxicity.
• September 8, 2011
  Pregnant Vegans at Risk for Iodine Deficiency

  Disinfectants used to sanitize cow udder may provide a source of iodine for dairy consumers but can also increase the concentration of pus in milk from cows with staph infection mastitis.
• January 23, 2011
  The Problem with Organic Salmon

  Much of our fish supply is so polluted that algae-derived sources of long chain omega-3 fatty acids may be safest option.
• September 12, 2010
  Avoiding Iodine Deficiency

  With a few caveats, the best source of iodine is sea vegetables.