The Safer Cinnamon
There are four common types of cinnamon: Vietnamese, Chinese (cassia), Indonesian, and Ceylon (true) cinnamon....
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Friday Favorites: Do Hair Dyes Cause Cancer?
Is the higher rate of bladder cancer among hairdressers due to exposure to hair dyes? What about at-home use of hair colorants?
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Watermelon as Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction
Watermelon is a rich source of citrulline, which has been found to improve erection hardness...
Cholesterol and Lower Back Pain
High cholesterol can lead to atherosclerosis in the vertebral arteries that nourish our spine, and...
Cholesterol and Female Sexual Dysfunction
The buildup of cholesterol in pelvic arteries can lead to sexual problems among both men...
A Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
An industry-funded, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial study suggests chocolate may improve symptoms for...
Meat-Borne Infection Risk from Shopping Carts
Exposure to meat packaging in the supermarket may lead to food poisoning in children placed...
Food-Poisoning Bacteria Cross-Contamination
The food-poisoning fecal bacteria found in 70% of U.S. retail poultry is destroyed by proper...
Poultry and Paralysis
A neuropathic strain of the fecal bacteria Campylobacter, found in poultry, can trigger Guillain-Barré syndrome,...
Poultry Exposure and Neurological Disease
Poultry workers exhibit an excess of a wide range of diseases, from thyroid conditions to...
Carcinogenic Retrovirus Found in Eggs
Avian leukosis/sarcoma virus has been found in 14% of retail egg samples.
Poultry and Penis Cancer
The largest study to date on poultry workers found a significantly increased risk of dying...
Chicken Dioxins, Viruses, or Antibiotics?
The association between poultry and cancer may be explained by the presence in chickens' and...
