Using the Produce Aisle to Boost Immune Function
Vegetables tested head-to-head to see which boosts immune function best.
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Friday Favorites: Does Coffee Inhibit Iron Absorption? What Are the Effects of Having Too Much Iron?
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When Drugs and Diets Don’t Lower Diabetes Deaths
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Preventing Skin Cancer from the Inside Out
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Fennel Seeds for Menstrual Cramps and PMS
Fennel seeds can work as effectively as drugs like ibuprofen for painful periods, and an...
Antibacterial Toothpaste: Harmful, Helpful, or Harmless?
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Omega 3s and the Eskimo Fish Tale
The concept that heart disease was rare among the Eskimos appears to be a myth.
The Evidence That Salt Raises Blood Pressure
Rather than reformulate their products with less sodium and save lives, food manufacturers have lobbied...
