Liz Renter

Think you eat organic? You might be wrong

The USDA has loosened regulations on which foods get the “organic” label over the past few years. For you, the consumer, this means what you buy may not actually be free of pesticides and chemicals. And what&rsquo...

Cholesterol drugs statins may prevent Alzheimer's

Anyone who has watched a loved one struggle with the memory loss and dementia common with Alzheimer’s knows that this disease can be both frightening and hear t breaking. New evidence, as cited here from HealthDay, shows that...

Stomach stapling results in lessened cancer risk

A new study out of Sweden shows that women who get their stomachs stapled in a quest for weight loss have a lower risk of developing cancer. This reveals the link between weight and cancer that science has long alluded...

Bayer's One A Day Men's marks yet another supplement in trouble

No, One A Day Men’s has not been pulled off the shelf, but the Bayer company may be facing litigation from the Center for Science in the Public Interest. This marks a trend in recent days of trouble...

Bigger cancer benefits in whole carrots

Like cooked carrots? This BBC report states that new research shows carrots contain more cancer fighting agents if they are cut up after boiling. Not many people get out their big pot for carrots, but they may want to reconsider...

Zicam and Homeopathy: What makes these supplements different?

With Zicam in the news recently, people are beginning to ask questions of homeopathic supplements. This group of products is largely unregulated and therefore requires consumers to be more aware of what they are putting in their body, doing the...

Dystonia: a mysterious but not all that uncommon disease

A new report from CNN takes a look at a family dealing with the disease dystonia which has affected two of its children so far. Although many of us have not heard of the disease, CNN states that around 500...

Alternative medicine and nutritional supplements: unregulated but potentially dangerous?

With distrust of the medical establishment always growing in the United States, the lure of alternative treatments and supplements has never been stronger. People fight with their insurance companies to get alternative treatments approved and come out of...

NYC Marathon lottery results revealed today

The NYC marathon isn’t for another 149 days and counting, but many are looking for information about this famous race this week. The lottery results are going to be posted today at noon on the official ING NYC...

Mindfulness reduces stress, says new study

No one needs to be reminded of the negative impact stress has on health. We see it all the time on the news and even in ourselves. From a shorter fuse to a wider waistband, stress affects us in many...

Think you eat organic? You might be wrong

Cholesterol drugs statins may prevent Alzheimer's

Stomach stapling results in lessened cancer risk

Bayer's One A Day Men's marks yet another supplement in trouble

Bigger cancer benefits in whole carrots

Zicam and Homeopathy: What makes these supplements different?

Dystonia: a mysterious but not all that uncommon disease

Alternative medicine and nutritional supplements: unregulated but potentially dangerous?

NYC Marathon lottery results revealed today

Mindfulness reduces stress, says new study

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