Asthma and Higher Rates of Asthma and Preschoolers

Asthma and Higher Rates of Asthma and Preschoolers Asthma and wheezing are all too common conditions among US children and children in other devel...

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Hospital Infection Control Saves Both Lives and Money

Hospital Infection Control Saves Both Lives and Money Hospital acquired deaths kill about 100,000 patients annually in the USA. Particularly bad...

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Cryptococcus Infections Are Occasionally Fatal

Cryptococcus Infections Are Occasionally Fatal Cryptococcus is a mold (fungus) which lives on decaying vegetation, soil and animal droppings. It ...

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Nutritional Research to Prevent Hardening of the Arteries

Nutritional Research to Prevent Hardening of the Arteries Atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries involves filling up of the arteries with pl...

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Fungi Can Be Present in Drinking Water

Fungi Can Be Present in Drinking Water Most molds (fungi) grow on land- although most grow best in wet indoor or outdoor environments. Molds can als...

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Traffic Pollution and Higher Rates of Type 2 Diabetes

Traffic Pollution and Higher Rates of Type 2 Diabetes Earlier studies have reported that exposure to molds or pesticides or a diet low in vitamin ...

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Vitamin E may Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Vitamin E may Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Earlier research has reported that consuming a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and omega 3 fats sign...

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Violent Video Games and Violent Behavior

Violent Video Games and Violent Behavior Many video games involved violent themes. For example, several games involve killing prison guards in order...

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Vitamin D- Often Deficient, But Vital for Bone Health and the Immune System

Vitamin D- Often Deficient, But Vital for Bone Health and the Immune System Vitamin D is an important vitamin which is deficient in over 80% of US ad...

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Nut Consumption Significantly Lowers Blood Levels of LDL or Bad Cholesterol

Nut Consumption Significantly Lowers Blood Levels of LDL or Bad Cholesterol High blood levels of Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) or “Bad Cholesterol...

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Melanoma May be Triggered by Pesticide Exposure

Melanoma May be Triggered by Pesticide Exposure Melanoma is a form of skin cancer most common in sun exposed areas of fair skinned people- howeve...

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Preventing and Treating Candida Skin Infections

Preventing and Treating Candida Skin Infections \ Candida is a yeast (mold or fungus) which frequently grows in the intestines of humans. Candida ...

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Cranberries Reduce Risk of Urinary Tract Infections

Cranberries Reduce Risk of Urinary Tract Infections Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s) affect over 2 million people in the US annually. UTI’s are e...

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Neurotoxins From Molds Can Damage Nerve Cells

Neurotoxins From Molds Can Damage Nerve Cells Earlier studies have reported that heavy indoor exposure to molds (fungi) such as Stachybotrys can caus...

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Probiotic Bacteria During Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Allergy in the Child

Probiotic Bacteria During Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Allergy in the Child Regularly eating Probiotic or “Good Bacteria” such as Lactobacillus and B...

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Chemical Exposure and Sleep Problems

Chemical Exposure and Sleep Problems Sleep apnea and narcolepsy are common sleep problems. Sleep apnea involves stopped breathing for about 30 secon...

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Smoking Increases Risk of Psychological Stress

Smoking Increases Risk of Psychological Stress It has long been known that smoking can increase risk of heart disease, strokes, asthma, emphysema and...

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Aflatoxins are a Major Cause of Liver Cancer

Aflatoxins are a Major Cause of Liver Cancer Aflatoxins are toxins produced by various Aspergillus molds (fungi). Aflatoxins are very toxic chemical...

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Toxic Exposure and More Type 2 Diabetes

Toxic Exposure and More Type 2 Diabetes Some studies have linked exposure to such toxins as pesticides, solvents, lead, and mycotoxins (toxins from m...

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Probiotic Lactobacillus Decreases Risk of Pneumonia in Hospitalized Patients.

Probiotic Lactobacillus Decreases Risk of Pneumonia in Hospitalized Patients. A number of previous studies have reported that consuming probiotic or ...

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Cinnamon May be Helpful for Diabetics

Cinnamon May be Helpful for Diabetics Diet is critical for controlling both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Diabetics should eat a least 3 moderate size...

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Omega 3 fats May Reduce Risk of Psychotic Behavior

Omega 3 fats May Reduce Risk of Psychotic Behavior Many studies have reported that high consumption of omega 3 fats reduce risk of depression and ...

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More Good Data on Probiotic Bacteria

More Good Data on Probiotic Bacteria Probiotic or “Good” Bacteria such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium have been shown to reduce the risk of bac...

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Alternaria Mold Triggers Asthma and Nasal Problems

Alternaria Mold Triggers Asthma and Nasal Problems A fairly common outdoor mold is called Alternaria. Alternaria grows on decaying vegetation and...

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Pesticide Exposure may increase risk for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Pesticide Exposure may increase risk for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) About 8-12 % of US children have attention deficit hyper...

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High Potassium Diet May be Helpful for Arthritis

High Potassium Diet May be Helpful for Arthritis Catsfur made a good comment about rheumatoid arthritis patients being low in potassium. A number of...

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Diet May be Helpful in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Diet May be Helpful in Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is a common joint problem with about 0.5% of adult men and 1.0% of adult women ha...

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Probiotic Cheese May Improve the Immune System

Probiotic Cheese May Improve the Immune System Cheese has been made and eaten by humans for thousands of years. Cheese is easy to digest and is v...

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Mycotoxin Exposure and Early Puberty

Mycotoxin Exposure and Early Puberty Many Fusarium molds can produce zearalenone mycotoxins on grains, flours and other foodstuffs. Moldy corn c...

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Cruciferous vegetables and other Vegetables and Fruits Fight Lung Cancer

Cruciferous vegetables and other Vegetables and Fruits Fight Lung Cancer Lung cancer is one of the worst forms of cancer, which causes about 90,000 d...

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Second Hand Smoke, Molds and Sinus Congestion

Second Hand Smoke, Molds and Sinus Congestion About 10 to 15% of the population suffers from chronic sinus congestion or rhinosinusitis. Environm...

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Fish Oil Prevents Many Heart Problems

Fish Oil Prevents Many Heart Problems Most fish oils like cod liver oil contain large amounts of omega 3 fats. Many studies have shown that regul...

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Probiotics Helpful in Preventing Infections in Infants

Probiotics Helpful in Preventing Infections in Infants “Friendly” bacteria like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus can significantly reduce the risk o...

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Corn Often Contaminated with Mycotoxins; Ways of Controlling Mycotoxins in Corn

Corn Often Contaminated with Mycotoxins; Ways of Controlling Mycotoxins in Corn Corn (Maize) was domesticated from the wild grain Teosinte by Nati...

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Indoor Allergen Research

Indoor Allergen Research A number of indoor mammals, birds and crustaceans can produce proteins which can cause allergies and worsen asthma in sen...

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Wet Indoor Environments Stimulate Growth of Molds, Bacteria and Their Toxins.

Wet Indoor Environments Stimulate Growth of Molds, Bacteria and Their Toxins. Flooding, water leakage and wet indoor conditions stimulate growth o...

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Exposure to Mycotoxins Can Increase Risk of Allergic Reactions and Asthma

Exposure to Mycotoxins Can Increase Risk of Allergic Reactions and Asthma Mycotoxins are a diverse group of toxic chemicals produced by a wide ran...

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Houseplants Remove Indoor Air Pollutants

Houseplants Remove Indoor Air Pollutants Trees and other outdoor plants play a major role in producing oxygen, absorbing carbon dioxide and reduci...

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Nutrition Can Fight Depression

Nutrition Can Fight Depression Depression is a very common condition which affects an estimated 5 to 15% of adolescents and adults at any given t...

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Prebiotics such as Inulin Useful for Digestive Health

Prebiotics such as Inulin Useful for Digestive Health Inulin is a form of the sugar fructose in which the fructose molecules are bound together in...

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Sugar Containing Beverages and Obesity

Sugar Containing Beverages and Obesity In the past several decades, average US consumption of refined sugars such as cane and beet sugar, corn syr...

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Airborne Allergens and Air Pollutants Often Trigger Asthma and Nasal Congestion

Airborne Allergens and Air Pollutants Often Trigger Asthma and Nasal Congestion A good review of the effects of allergens and pollutants in the air i...

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Handwashing in Hospital Critical- Every Time a Physicians Washes Their Hands Can Save $52 in Health Care Costs

Handwashing in Hospital Critical- Every Time a Physicians Washes Their Hands Can Save $52 in Health Care Costs It is critical that all physicians, nu...

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Corn Syrup May Help Promote Obesity

Corn Syrup May Help Promote Obesity The average US adult eats about 700 calories a day of refined sugars, of which about 300 calories consist of h...

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Exercise Class Very Helpful for Older Adults

Exercise Class Very Helpful for Older Adults Exercise is critical for people of all ages. Earlier studies have reported that people in their 60’s...

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Pesticide Exposure, More Depression and Poorer Psychological Functioning

Pesticide Exposure, More Depression and Poorer Psychological Functioning Many farmers, ranchers and animal handlers are exposed to organophosphate...

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Pesticide Exposure and More Melanoma

Pesticide Exposure and More Melanoma Melanoma is a form of skin cancer in which rough patches of usually dark colored skin develop (although some...

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Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate Supplements Helpful for Arthritis Patients

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate Supplements Helpful for Arthritis Patients Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic joint problem, with 70–90...

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Medical Costs of Air Pollution

Medical Costs of Air Pollution Over the past few decades, outdoor air quality in many US cities has improved as government controls have reduced e...

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Eat More Fruits and Vegetables!

Eat More Fruits and Vegetables! Only about 25% of school children, teens and adults consume the recommended levels 5 – one half cup servings of fr...

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Exercise Reduces Depression Risk in Young Women

Exercise Reduces Depression Risk in Young Women Exercise can improve mood and reduce risk of depression by a number of mechanisms including: 1) impro...

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Probiotics May Help Prevent Tooth Cavities (Caries)

Probiotics May Help Prevent Tooth Cavities (Caries) Dental cavities or caries cause holes in teeth in about 80% of people. Caries are caused by t...

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Health and Life Function Impairment in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fibromyalgia (FM) and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

Health and Life Function Impairment in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fibromyalgia (FM) and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) Chr...

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Pesticide Exposure and Increased Risk of Thyroid Problems

Pesticide Exposure and Increased Risk of Thyroid Problems Exposures to pesticides can increase risk of asthma, some forms of cancer, mental depre...

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Severe Asthma Caused by Indoor Molds

Severe Asthma Caused by Indoor Molds Molds (fungi) produce hundreds of different toxic chemicals (mycotoxins) and allergic (allergy causing) prot...

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Health Effects of Stachybotrys Exposure

Health Effects of Stachybotrys Exposure Stachybotrys is a black mold (fungus) which grows on wet areas containing cellulose such as wood, paper, carp...

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Water Damaged Buildings Associated with Chronic Fatigue and other Health Problems in Children

Water Damaged Buildings Associated with Chronic Fatigue and other Health Problems in Children Heavy growth of mold (fungi) and bacteria usually occur...

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HEPA Air Filtration Reduces Risk of Hospital Aspergillus Infections

HEPA Air Filtration Reduces Risk of Hospital Aspergillus Infections Aspergillus is a common indoor and outdoor mold (fungus) which grows in soil, com...

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Omega 3 Fats May Be Helpful in Preventing Psychosis

Omega 3 Fats May Be Helpful in Preventing Psychosis Many studies have reported that consuming omega 3 fats are associated with significantly lowe...

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Phthalate Exposure During Pregnancy and Problems with Childhood Behavior and Mental Function

Phthalate Exposure During Pregnancy and Problems with Childhood Behavior and Mental Function Phthalates are a family of chemicals which can be fou...

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First and Second Hand Smoking Significantly Increases Risk of Painful Menstrual Periods

First and Second Hand Smoking Significantly Increases Risk of Painful Menstrual Periods Dysmenorrhea is an all-too-common common condition in which w...

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Omega 3 Fats Helpful for Children with Autism

Omega 3 Fats Helpful for Children with Autism About 1% of US child have autism or a less severe form of autism called Asperger’s syndrome. Autistic ...

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Fruit Juices Often Contaminated with Candida Yeast.

Fruit Juices Often Contaminated with Candida Yeast. Candida is a yeast with commonly grows in the human intestines. Heavy growth of Candida in the i...

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Second Hand Smoke Exposure Increases Risk of Heart Attacks

Second Hand Smoke Exposure Increases Risk of Heart Attacks Second hand tobacco smoke contains many toxic chemicals including carbon monoxide, form...

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Vitamin D Deficiency is Common but Preventable

Vitamin D Deficiency is Common but Preventable Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which plays a key role in bone growth and maintenance, immunity aga...

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Blueberries, Concord grapes and other Fruits and Vegetables Helpful for Slowing Memory Decline in Older Adults.

Blueberries, Concord grapes and other Fruits and Vegetables Helpful for Slowing Memory Decline in Older Adults. A number of studies with older humans...

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Nutrition, Exercise and Quitting Smoking Important for Treating Peripheral Vascular Disease

Nutrition, Exercise and Quitting Smoking Important for Treating Peripheral Vascular Disease Peripheral vascular disease involves blockage of the a...

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Small Amounts of Exercise Can Greatly Improve Heart and Lung Capacity in 65 year olds.

Small Amounts of Exercise Can Greatly Improve Heart and Lung Capacity in 65 year olds. Even small amounts of exercise can greatly increase heart a...

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Exposure to Lead and Prenatal Smoking Exposure Associated with Higher Rates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Exposure to Lead and Prenatal Smoking Exposure Associated with Higher Rates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder About 10% of all US childr...

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5-Hydroxy Tryptophan May be Helpful to Depressed People

5-Hydroxy Tryptophan May be Helpful to Depressed People Depressed patients have a lack of a brain chemical called serotonin in the spaces or junction...

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Second Hand Smoke Can Cause Hardening of the Arteries

Second Hand Smoke Can Cause Hardening of the Arteries Many studies have reported that smoking greatly increases the risk of heart disease, strokes...

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Potential Health Risks of Artificial Fragrance

Potential Health Risks of Artificial Fragrance Many artificial and natural fragrances are pleasant smelling. Some research also suggests that som...

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Probiotic Bacteria Useful for Treating Both Chronic Diarrhea and Constipation

Probiotic Bacteria Useful for Treating Both Chronic Diarrhea and Constipation Many recent studies have reported that consuming probiotic bacteria l...

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Strontium Supplements Helpful for Osteoporosis

Strontium Supplements Helpful for Osteoporosis Loss of bone mass or thinning of bones is often devastating to seniors. The technical term for this ...

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Coenzyme Q10 and L-Carnitine Helpful for Chronic Fatigue Patients

Coenzyme Q10 and L-Carnitine Helpful for Chronic Fatigue Patients Chronic fatigue is a common problem which affects are many as 25% of all adults....

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Penicillium Mycotoxins Can Produce Serious Tremors in Dogs

Penicillium Mycotoxins Can Produce Serious Tremors in Dogs Penicillium is a common mold (fungus) which is found commonly on indoor surfaces, in indo...

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Many Supplements Useful for Patients in Early Heart Failure

Many Supplements Useful for Patients in Early Heart Failure Heart failure is a common condition in which the heart becomes less efficient in pumpi...

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Psyllium and Probiotics May be Helpful for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Psyllium and Probiotics May be Helpful for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is chronic condition consisting of abdominal pa...

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SPECT Scans Demonstrate Brain Abnormalities in Chemically Sensitive Patients

SPECT Scans Demonstrate Brain Abnormalities in Chemically Sensitive Patients Several percent of the US population is believed to have heighted sen...

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Mycotoxins in Food Are an Underrated Worldwide Health Problem

Mycotoxins in Food Are an Underrated Worldwide Health Problem A recent article entitled “Mycotoxins and human disease: a largely ignored global healt...

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Exercise Reduces Risk of Diabetes

Exercise Reduces Risk of Diabetes In the US, about 0.5% of adults have type 1 diabetes and 10% have type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes usually be...

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Heavy Indoor Mold Exposure, Sinus Problems, Pituitary Damage and Growth Hormone Deficiency

Heavy Indoor Mold (Fungus) Exposure, Sinus Problems, Pituitary Damage and Growth Hormone Deficiency Sinus problems such as stuff and runny nose (rhin...

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Fungicides May Increase Risk of Antibiotic Resistant Fungi (Molds

Fungicides May Increase Risk of Antibiotic Resistant Fungi (Molds) In the USA, over 50 million pounds of antibiotics are used annually for both hu...

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Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes Many holiday meals around the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years season feature sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoe...

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Possible Adverse Health Effects of Bisphenol A

Possible Adverse Health Effects of Bisphenol A Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used to manufacture many polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. S...

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Mild Exercise Helps Improve Physical Fitness in the Elderly.

Mild Exercise Helps Improve Physical Fitness in the Elderly. Even mild to moderate exercise can be very helpful to older patients in maintaining s...

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Dietary and Other New Treatments for Arthritis

Dietary and Other New Treatments for Arthritis Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are quite common ailments. They can occur at any age but ar...

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Neighborhood Access to Exercise and Healthy Food May Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Neighborhood Access to Exercise and Healthy Food May Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes About 5% of the population of the US and Canada have type 2 di...

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Pesticide Exposure- Depression and Suicidal Thinking

Pesticide Exposure- Depression and Suicidal Thinking Exposure to pesticides from agricultural or home applications can cause a wide range of healt...

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Fall an Ideal Time to Begin a Compost Heap

Fall an Ideal Time to Begin a Compost Heap Home gardening offers many benefits- exercise, beautiful flowers and delicious & nutritious organic...

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Cruciferous Vegetables Reduce Risk of Lung Cancer

Cruciferous Vegetables Reduce Risk of Lung Cancer Cruciferous vegetables are so named because they have cross shaped flowers. Cruciferous vegetab...

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Chromium May Be Helpful for Those with Type 2 Diabetes

Chromium May Be Helpful for Those with Type 2 Diabetes About 5% of the population of the US, Canada and Europe has type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabe...

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Celiac Disease Patients Often Require Supplements in Addition to a Gluten Free Diet

Celiac Disease Patients Often Require Supplements in Addition to a Gluten Free Diet Celiac disease involves a severe allergy to gluten (a protein ...

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Health Benefits of Smoking Bans

Health Benefits of Smoking Bans It has long been known that active smoking increases the risk of heart disease by 2-3 fold, increases risk of lung c...

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New Study Links Autistic Spectrum Disorders to Mom’s Smoking, Poor Indoor Ventilation

New Study Links Autistic Spectrum Disorders to Mom’s Smoking, Poor Indoor Ventilation Earlier studies have reported that exposures of lead, merc...

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Autism Disorders Common and May be Related to Environmental Exposures and Poor Nutrition

Autism Disorders Common and May be Related to Environmental Exposures and Poor Nutrition Autism is a chronic disorder which begins in early childh...

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Exposure to Molds/ Mycotoxins and Chemicals Can Cause Many Types of Neurological Damage

Exposure to Molds/ Mycotoxins and Chemicals Can Cause Many Types of Neurological Damage Molds (fungi) produce a large range of mycotoxins such as tri...

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House Dust Commonly Contains Mycotoxins from Molds.

House Dust Commonly Contains Mycotoxins from Molds. Molds (fungi) produce a wide range of toxins called mycotoxins. Some of the most common mycotoxin...

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Wildfires and Higher Rates of Asthma, Bronchitis and Heart Disease

Wildfires and Higher Rates of Asthma, Bronchitis and Heart Disease Over the past 10 years, many parts of the USA have experience significant wildfire...

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Neighborhood Food Environment Related to Obesity Levels

Neighborhood Food Environment Related to Obesity Levels Many people who live in the US inner cities and rural areas do not have nearby access to sour...

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Update on sick building syndrome (SBS)

Update on sick building syndrome (SBS) Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a condition found in people who live or work in buildings with poo...

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Health Benefits of Pumpkin Flesh and Seeds

Health Benefits of Pumpkin Flesh and Seeds The pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) is a native American plant which has been cultivated by the American Indians ...

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Probiotics May Help Reduce the Risk of Respiratory Infections

Probiotics May Help Reduce the Risk of Respiratory Infections Probiotics are “good” bacteria such as Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium which are found...

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Grapes, Berries and Walnut May Slow Brain Aging

Grapes, Berries and Walnut May Slow Brain Aging Many fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts contain a wide range of nutrients including vitamins, mine...

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Handwashing, Good Nutrition and New Antibiotics Useful to Fight Hospital Acquired Infections

Handwashing, Good Nutrition and New Antibiotics Useful to Fight Hospital Acquired Infections. Hospital acquired infections kill about 100,000 annua...

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Dog Ownership Increases Walking Exercise

Dog Ownership Increases Walking Exercise Walking and playing with a dog can be an important source of exercise for many people. Two recent stu...

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Omega 3 Fats Protect Against Age Related Macular Degeneration

Omega 3 Fatty Acids Protect Against Age Related Macular Degeneration Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness and vi...

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Caffeine: Friend or Foe?

Caffeine: Friend or Foe? Caffeine is a mild stimulant which promotes metabolism of carbohydrates. About 80% of the worlds’ adults consume caffein...

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Magnesium Helpful for Many Conditions.

Magnesium Helpful for Many Conditions. Magnesium is a mineral involved in over 500 reactions in the body. Magnesium in the diet is found in many ...

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Cruciferous and Allium Vegetables Reduce Risk of Many Cancers.

Cruciferous and Allium Vegetables Reduce Risk of Many Cancers. Many studies have reported that eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables reduces...

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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) More Effective in Treating Indoor Pests than Standard Pesticide Treatment

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) More Effective in Treating Indoor Pests than Standard Pesticide Treatment Cockroaches, mice and rats are common pes...

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Possible Health Risks of Nanoparticles

Possible Health Risks of Nanoparticles Nanoparticles are particles smaller than 100 nanometers (0.1 microns or 1/ 10,000,000th of a meter) in leng...

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Humans Exposed to Heavy Indoor Mold Growth Have Mycotoxins in Their Blood and Tissues

Humans Exposed to Heavy Indoor Mold Growth Have Mycotoxins in Their Blood and Tissues Molds (fungi) produce a wide range of toxins called mycotoxins....

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Sarcoidosis and Asthma in a Moldy and Water Damaged Building

Sarcoidosis and Asthma in a Moldy and Water Damaged Building Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease of unknown cause which produces nodules in lun...

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Moderate Exercise Very Helpful for Breast Cancer Survivors

Moderate Exercise Very Helpful for Breast Cancer Survivors Many studies have found moderate exercise to be very helpful to the general population....

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Probiotic Yogurt Bacteria May be Used to Give Vaccinations

Probiotic Yogurt Bacteria May be Used to Give Vaccinations. Most immunizations or vaccinations involve injecting toxins and/or live cells from bac...

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Organic Food is Usually Higher in Nutrients

Organic Food is Usually Higher in Nutrients Organic gardening involves raising plants without any artificial pesticides, herbicides or fe...

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Organic Food is Usually Higher in Nutrients

Organic Food is Usually Higher in Nutrients Organic gardening involves raising plants without any artificial pesticides, herbicides or fe...

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Treatment of Alopecia or Diffuse Hair Loss

Treatment of Alopecia or Diffuse Hair Loss Alopecia is a diffuse hair loss which affects about 2% of adults. It is distinguished from male pattern...

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Many US Children and Teenagers are Deficient in Vitamin D.

Many US Children and Teenagers are Deficient in Vitamin D. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which is important for bone growth and maintenance, ...

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Probiotics and Supplements May Be Helpful to Chronic Fatigue Patients

Probiotics and Supplements May Be Helpful to Chronic Fatigue Patients Chronic fatigue is a very common problem which affects as many as 10 to 20% of...

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Helped by Avoiding Food Allergies and by Taking Probiotic Bacteria

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Helped by Avoiding Food Allergies and by Taking Probiotic Bacteria Irritable bowel syndrome is a common diso...

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