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Vitamin D No Help for Bone Mass or Hip Fractures: Supplement Does Not Offer Protection

Apr 30, 2014 12:10PM

Vitamin D is not only of little use in preventing hip fractures, it also is linked to a higher risk of breast cancer, studies report.

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Merciér Pelvic Massage Boosts Women’s Fertility: Noninvasive Treatment Yields High Success Rate

Apr 30, 2014 12:10PM

A noninvasive infertility treatment that combines pelvic massage with supplements had an 83 percent success rate of conception in a groundbreaking study.

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Drinking Cow’s Milk While Nursing Linked to Infant Eczema: Mothers' Dairy Intake Can Cause Skin Allergies in Babies

Apr 30, 2014 12:09PM

In Thai and British studies, the babies of women that drank cow milk while breastfeeding were much more likely to have skin allergies.

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Roundup Toxin Accumulates in GM Soybeans: Glyphosate Found in Genetically Modified, Not in Organic

Apr 30, 2014 12:09PM

In a recent study, genetically modified soybeans across the board contained glyphosate from Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, and also had lower levels of protein and zinc than organic soybeans.

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Home Renovations Aggravate Childhood Asthma: Consider Respiratory Conditions When Fixing Up the House

Mar 31, 2014 12:54PM

The paint, linoleum, carpets and wall coverings used in home renovations seem to be linked to respiratory illness in children, two new studies suggest.

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Ventilation and Cleaning Hinder Indoor Pollutants: Keeping Healthy Spaces

Mar 31, 2014 12:54PM

High levels of dangerous indoor pollutants that emanate from cooking, cleaners and conventional furniture can be lowered by frequently ventilating and cleaning our homes.

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Tomatoes Prevent and Even Treat Liver Disease: The Power of Lycopene

Mar 31, 2014 12:54PM

Heap on the tomato sauce. The latest study shows that the lycopene in tomatoes fends off fatty liver disease, liver fibrosis and liver and lung cancer.

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Supplements Could Save $70 Billion in Medical Costs: Alternative Healthcare Management

Mar 31, 2014 12:54PM

The right supplements could reduce the costs of heart, diabetes, vision problems and oseoporsis in the U.S. by nearly $70 billion in the next seven years.

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Orange Oil Calms Kids in Dental Chairs: Aromatherapy Helps with Visits to the Dentist

Mar 31, 2014 12:54PM

Children treated by dentists amid the aroma of orange essential oil had lower heart rates and stress hormone levels.

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Olive Leaf Outperforms Diabetes Drug: A Natural Treatment for Reducing Insulin Resistance

Mar 31, 2014 12:54PM

Olive leaf extract outperformed a common diabetes drug in reducing insulin resistance in at-risk adults, according to a New Zealand study.

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