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The New York state attorney is calling bogus on a variety of herbal supplements sold by four national retailers and demanding they be removed from store shelves immediately. Investigations on top-selling herbal supplements retailed at Walmart, GNC, Walgreens, and Target uncovered a number of fake and potentially harmful ingredients. Instead of the expected herbs, the […]
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Here’s some good news for coffee fans: a new report suggests that regularly consuming the hot beverage can significantly reduce one’s chances of developing endometrial cancer. Endometrial cancer affects the female reproductive system. Cancers emerge in the cells lining the uterus, the area where a fetus grows when a woman is pregnant. In most cases […]
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If you’re looking to lose weight, it might be wise to consume a moderate amount of grape juice or red wine each day. According to a new study, these drinks can actually help overweight individuals burn body fat. The study, which was carried out by researchers at Oregon State University, involved exposing human liver and […]
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A United States senator says it’s time to make the measles vaccine just as available as the flu vaccine — and that means making it free. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus that can be spread through the air — usually through coughing and sneezing. Early symptoms include fever, runny […]
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A new report shows that the number of deaths associated with breast cancer has dropped significantly over the past 20 years. Experts point to better awareness of the condition and improved treatment options as major factors in saving lives. Government statistics show that the number of breast cancer deaths dropped by an astounding 34 per […]
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