Sodium & Autoimmune Disease: Rubbing Salt in the Wound?
There are two ways in which salt may drive autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis,...
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Friday Favorites: Repelling Mosquitoes – Is DEET the Best? What About Natural Alternatives?
What are the pros and cons of DEET mosquito repellent? Also, picaridin, citronella, and lemon eucalyptus are put to the test.
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Dangers of Dietary Supplement Deregulation
The majority of dietary supplement facilities tested were found noncompliant with good manufacturing practices guidelines.
Benefits of Green Tea for Boosting Antiviral Immune Function
Unlike most antiviral drugs, green tea appears to work by boosting the immune system to...
Should Vitamin D Supplements Be Taken to Prevent Falls in the Elderly?
A daily dose of 4,000 IU of vitamin D is recommended for elders at high...
Which Intestines for Food & Cosmetics?
The FDA appears to have caved to industry pressure and allows intestines potentially infected with...
Benefits of Ginger for Menstrual Cramps
An eighth of a teaspoon of ground ginger power is tested head-to-head against the leading...
Don’t Wait Until Your Doctor Kicks the Habit
Just as most doctors smoked in the 1950s, most physicians today continue to consume foods...
How to Develop a Healthy Gut Ecosystem
What we eat determines what kind of bacteria we foster the growth of in our...
Can Green Tea Help Treat Cancer?
A mixture of results have been reported using green tea to try to stop or...
