Chicken Consumption & the Feminization of Male Genitalia
Eating chicken during pregnancy may affect the size and development of one's son's penis due...
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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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Rosy Glow
Erectile dysfunction may be an early warning sign for heart disease.
Produce, Not Pills, to Increase Physical Attractiveness
Kale works better at boosting antioxidant levels in the skin than synthetic beta carotene, lutein,...
Golden Glow
How to be more attractive by eating carotenoid-rich fruits and vegetables—rather than tanning—for healthy-looking skin.
Too Much Iodine Can Be as Bad as Too Little
Excessive intake of kelp (kombu) or thyroid-containing sausages can lead to iodine toxicity.
Pregnant Vegans at Risk for Iodine Deficiency
Disinfectants used to sanitize cow udders may provide a source of iodine for dairy consumers,...
Saffron vs. Aricept
The spice saffron was compared to donepezil (Aricept), a leading drug treatment for slowing the...
Saffron for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s
In a double-blind study, the spice saffron beat out placebo in the treatment of Alzheimer's...
Avoiding Epilepsy Through Diet
Avoiding pork tapeworm parasites (cysticercosis) is not as easy as just avoiding pork.
Pork Tapeworms on the Brain
Neurocysticercosis, infection with pork tapeworm larvae brain parasites, is an increasingly serious public health problem...
Do Doctors Make the Grade?
Doctors and other health professionals were put to the test for their nutrition knowledge regarding...
Egg Industry Blind Spot
To help deflect criticism from the cholesterol content of their product, the egg industry touts...
