Is Marijuana Addictive?
The evidence clearly indicates that long-term marijuana use can lead to addiction, but are there...
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Friday Favorites: Should We Be Concerned About Ochratoxin and Aflatoxin?
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Understanding the Mammogram Paradox
The mammogram paradox is that women who are harmed the most are the ones who...
Can Mammogram Radiation Cause Breast Cancer?
What is the risk-benefit ratio of the cancers picked up by mammograms and the cancers...
The Role of Dairy and Gluten in Canker Sores
Does excluding dairy products, food additives, and gluten-containing grains from one’s diet help those with...
Do Mammograms Hurt?
Excessive breast compression during mammography may not improve image quality and can cause unnecessary pain.
Consequences of False-Positive Mammogram Results
Odds are most women will get at least one false-positive mammogram, but, thankfully, most women...
Are Avocados Fattening?
Studies funded by the Avocado Board suggest avocados may facilitate weight loss, but compared to...
Do Mammograms Save Lives?
For every life saved by mammography, as many as two to ten women are overdiagnosed...
Should Women Get Mammograms Starting at Age 40?
Various health organizations offer clashing mammogram recommendations that range from annual mammograms starting at age...
The Role of Pesticides and Pollution in Autism
What are the effects of smoking, pesticides, vaccine mercury, and air pollution on autistic spectrum...
Is Autism Really on the Rise?
Before speculating about the reason for the “explosive” increase in autism, one has to make...
Mammogram Recommendations: Why the Conflicting Guidelines?
When women are fully informed about the risks and benefits of mammograms, 70 percent may...
