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Ronitte has a background in chemistry and biotechnology. She focuses on new developments in science and science policy and how they can help you to make informed decisions about your health. Email her at ronittehealth@gmail.com.

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Obama administration targets food and egg safety

In the wake of recent food poisoning outbreaks (peanuts, pistachios, cookie dough, spinach), the Obama administration yesterday promised new...
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Swine flu continues to spread in a troubling pattern among healthcare workers and children

Healthcare workers are coming down with the swine flu in a troubling pattern of infection as the flu spreads in the US despite the fact that summer...
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Father's Day gifts to keep your dad healthy

Looking for last minute Father’s Day gifts? Here are a few ideas, for any budget, that will help keep your dad healthy throughout the...
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Women have prostates too?

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The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that sits right below a man’s bladder and produces a slightly basic, milky white fluid that gets mixed in...
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Three things every man should discuss with his doctor

According to the CDC, men are about half as likely as women to visit their doctor for preventative care, and this is part of the reason why men have a...
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Upcoming health events in San Francisco

These are some upcoming health events you might be interested in. Look here for articles focusing on these topics, and watch the box on the right side...
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Sun protection versus vitamin D deficiency - a dilemma

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Sunscreen is necessary to protect yourself from skin cancer, but using sunscreen has one negative effect: it prevents your body from making vitamin D...
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Healthy San Francisco to remain strong, even with cuts to other services

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Even though Mayor Newsom has proposed a $6.6 billion budget for 2009–2010 that cuts into the city’s health services, funding for the...
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Protect yourself with natural sunscreens

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Oxybenzone (also known as benzophenone 3) is found in many sunscreens because it absorbs both UVA and UVB radiation, but it can lead to allergic...
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Sun protection is essential even on cloudy days

With summer quickly approaching and kids soon to be out of school, this is the perfect time to be reminded of the dangers of sun exposure.And...
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