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Vitamin A and Your Bones
News that vitamin A can weaken bones caused shock eight years ago and continues to cause confusion, leading many people to wonder if they should toss their multivitamins.
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Breast Density: An Emerging Risk Factor For Cancer
August 27, 2010
Dense breasts make it harder to read a mammogram. Now it’s thought that having dense breasts is a risk factor itself for breast cancer.
Fibromyalgia: A Mystery Story
August 6, 2010
Fibromyalgia is a puzzling syndrome characterized by chronic pain in muscles and joints. It affects an estimated six million Americans, mostly women.
Ear Candling--Risk Without Benefit
July 16, 2010
Ear candling is promoted as an ancient healing practice and a natural way to cleanse your ears. But it’s neither natural nor safe.
Alcohol: Different for Women
June 25, 2010
Moderate alcohol intake is defined as no more than two drinks a day for a man, and one for a woman. Why the difference?
Chlamydia: The Hidden Dangers
June 6, 2010
Chlamydia is the most frequently reported sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the U.S., affecting an estimated 3 million people a year—the majority teens and young adults, but also older adults. It’s three times more common in women than men.