Archive for August, 2010


Acetominophen Linked to Asthma?

There are so many unknown causes and irritants behind asthma, the breathing condition that so many suffer in the US, and now acetominophen, the drug that is the main ingredient in Tylenol pain reliever, has been linked to childhood asthma rates. But the good news is, not only are we getting closer to the causes [...]

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Fructose and Pancreatic Cancer Cells

It has long been a notion that sugar in general, especially refined sugar, and even more especially super high fructose corn syrup and other sugary solids, actually feeds cancer cells and helps them to live and multiply. Apparently they have now confirmed that at least pancreatic cancer cells, one of the deadliest cancers out there, [...]

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Calcium Supplements Linked to Artery Blockage, Heart Attacks?

I’ve actually heard some whispers about this in the past. I heard it not only about calcium supplements, but also about supplements that contain collagen.  The theory is that people who take calcium supplements regularly are at a higher risk for heart attacks and artery blockages. The reason may be that the calcium levels are [...]

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Menopause Remedies Popularity on the Rise

Since the scaled back usage of HRT – or Hormone Replacement Therapy, which has been linked to heart problems in women and increased risk of stroke, women have been on the search for other alternative remedies for the symptoms of menopause.  The symptoms of menopause can range from simply bothersome to downright life-interrupting and upsetting. [...]

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Antibacterial Agent Triclosan Targeted in Lawsuit

You may have heard of the chemical called Triclosan before. It is a common ingredient that is used in all these “antibacterial” soaps and products that kills topical bacteria. It’s become a prime ingredient in many of these types of products, and it has long been suspected of being toxic to the body. After reading [...]

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