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Pediatric CAT scans are estimated to cause hundreds of cancer deaths every year.

The majority of radioactive fallout from the Fukushima nuclear power plant tragedy was absorbed by the Pacific Ocean. What does that mean for seafood safety?

Green tea consumption may help prevent cavities, but excessive consumption among young children may lead to dental fluorosis due to the natural fluoride content of the plant.

Cranberries may reduce the recurrence of urinary tract infections, but their role in treating infections is limited.

Handling chicken can lead to the colonization of one's colon with antibiotic resistant E. coli that may result in bladder infections in women.

A placebo-controlled clinical trial of lavender essential oil aromatherapy shows it to be an effective migraine therapy.

In a double-blind study, lavender oil worked as well as the valium-like drug lorazepam (Ativan) for relief of persistent anxiety, though there are concerns about estrogenic effects.

We've known our mental state can affect our gut flora, but might our good bacteria be affecting our mental state?

Proper timing of probiotic supplements may improve their survival.

Though prebiotics may be preferable, probiotics may reduce the risk of upper respiratory tract infections.