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Contraceptives: Health Right or Religious Infringement?
By Emily Lockhart Men's Health News

Contraceptives: Health Right or Religious Infringement?

What does a company do when its owners don’t believe in contraception yet healthcare regulators are mandating that contraceptives and birth control procedures be offered to all employees under their health care plan? They take the matter to court—that’s what! And that’s exactly what Indiana-based company, Grote Industries, did to win temporary court relief from […]

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How Much Caffeine is too Much?
By Jim Greene Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

How Much Caffeine is too Much?

A new report shows that a large cup of Starbucks coffee contains a shocking three quarters of the maximum daily level of caffeine recommended for healthy adults—and nearly double the recommended dose for expecting moms. Just to verify, according to Bruce A. Goldberger, the director of forensic toxicology at University of Florida, the suggested daily […]

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Can Delivery Affect your Baby’s Immune Health?
By Emily Lockhart Children

Can Delivery Affect your Baby’s Immune Health?

Canadian researchers have found that babies born by cesarean section versus vaginal delivery, as well as babies who are formula fed as opposed to breast fed, may develop compromised bacteria inside their guts, which is closely linked to healthy digestion and immunity. The first North American study of its kind examined how decisions around the […]

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Study Links Genetic Mutation to Common Aortic Valve Disease
By Emily Lockhart Health Studies in the News

Study Links Genetic Mutation to Common Aortic Valve Disease

A large international study out of McGill University in Montreal has linked a particular gene mutation with a higher risk of developing a common and likely fatal heart condition that affects between one to 5-percent of individuals, aged 65 and older. Aortic stenosis is a common type of aortic valve disease. It occurs in approximately […]

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Love and Alcohol Don’t Always Mix
By Emily Lockhart Health Studies in the News

Love and Alcohol Don’t Always Mix

The term “till death do us part” may mean everlasting love and commitment to most. However, it may not pertain to those who hit the bottle frequently. In fact, excessive alcohol consumption has been blamed for many a split in Western culture, with more severe alcohol abuse causing physical abusive, infidelity, and verbal abuse behind […]

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