Teflon used to contain perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). This chemical was tied to kidney disease, liver disease, thyroid disorders, testicular cancer, and other serious illnesses.1
In 2013, PFOA was phased out. The new Teflon formulation was supposed to be safer.
… Read MoreWhen you think about the biggest health problems facing our country, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes probably come to mind.
But pain affects more Americans than all of those conditions combined.1
… Read MoreAmericans visit the doctor an average of three times a year. And during each visit, the doctor or a nurse typically takes vital signs.
… Read MoreThere has long been controversy over whether gluten sensitivity is a real condition.
There’s no doubt that people with celiac disease cannot tolerate the grain protein. They typically have a swift and severe reaction to wheat products. They may suffer intestinal cramping, vomiting, diarrhea, overwhelming fatigue, and even bone loss.
… Read MoreFor those of us who enjoy a drink, the recent headlines were unsettling…
“Alcohol in Any Amount Is Unhealthy”
The articles described a study that claimed even one drink a day comes with health risks.
Here’s why you shouldn’t believe the hype…
Dr. Aaron E. Carroll is a professor at Indiana University School of Medicine. He is an expert on how medical research is conducted.… Read More
Anybody who does much air travel knows that flying is hard on your immune system.
Picking up a cold or some other illness after a plane flight is almost routine for some of us. One study found that 20% of air travelers report respiratory illnesses within a week of taking a plane flight.1
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