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For decades, studies showed vitamin C killed cancer cells in the lab and in animals. But human trials were disappointing. Many were inconclusive.
Now, scientists at the University of Iowa say they know why. And they may have finally found the key to unlocking the natural cancer-fighting power of vitamin C.1
Previous human trials used vitamin C pills. But the digestive system limits the amount of oral vitamin C that can enter the bloodstream and reach cancer cells.… Read More
Millions of Americans go to the doctor every year for back pain, a cough, allergy symptoms, or some other routine kind of inflammation… And they come home with a week’s worth of prednisone or another steroid drug.
Harmless, right?
A major new study finds these frequently prescribed medications are far more dangerous than previously believed.
… Read MoreAir pollution is one of the world’s biggest killers, causing more than 7 million deaths a year.1
It causes heart attacks, strokes, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). All told, air pollution kills one in eight people, according to the World Health Organization.
Now, a new study shows there is a simple way to protect yourself.
… Read MoreWe all know that we lose mental sharpness as we age. Our memory and thinking skills decline, learning becomes more difficult, and our ability to solve problems slows down.
In fact, our brains actually shrink as we get older. At birth, your brain weighs about 400 grams. It grows to about 1,450 grams by age 25. Then it is all downhill.… Read More
Health Watch readers know we’re big fans of eating organic. We’ve told you about research showing chemical-free food is more nutritious, fights cancer, and lowers the risk of Parkinson’s and autism.
Now, a new study finds another reason to go organic… Insecticides on conventionally raised fruits and vegetables can keep you awake at night.1
Researchers from the University at Buffalo looked at the effects on the human body of two chemical insecticides: carbaryl and carbofuran.… Read More
Breathe in slowly, deeply, and smoothly. Now exhale slowly. Did you feel a sense of calm?
Now breathe rapidly. You probably felt a small surge of tension. Why?
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