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Skipping asthma meds during pregnancy puts mom and baby at risk

According to a researcher from University of Adelaide, skipping asthma drugs during pregnancy can put an unborn child’s health at risk,...

Apple Cider Arsenic Risks?

A Consumer Reports investigation released on Wednesday found arsenic and lead levels that exceeded federal drinking-water or bottled-water...

Ten health risks to address before tossing out your cell phone

Despite the fact there is neither a hypothetical mechanism for radiowaves or microwaves to disrupt DNA and cause cancer, nor is there compelling...

Obesity a major risk factor for death due to H1N1 swine flu

Obesity, and especially extreme obesity, has again been tied to a greatly increased death risk due to H1N1 influenza (commonly called the swine flu...

FDA recalls diet drug Meridia, Slimming Beauty Capsules

Abbott Laboratories, makers of Meridia, has voluntarily withdrawn the diet drug from the market following clinical trials revealing that the drug...

Smile! Ubiquitous health hazard BPA also used in dental sealants and fillings

Smile! Ubiquitous health hazard BPA also used in dental sealants and fillings. BPA is the generally known name for Bisphenol A, and is a common...

Factory farmed salmonella tainted egg recall expands: Is it time to switch to local and organic?

Factory farmed salmonella tainted egg recall expands: Is it time to switch to local and organic? According to the New York Times, Hillandale Farms...

New weight loss drug combo appears effective, but the question is: Why?

New weight loss drug combo appears effective, but the question is: Why? If you are trying to lose weight and searching the web for news about...

Study says calcium supplements increase heart attack risk

Study says calcium supplements increase heart attack risk. A report from WebMD says that recent studies point out that calcium supplements may come...