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When you go to the doctor because you’re not feeling well, there’s one piece of information you want to know above all others…
You want to know what’s wrong.
Is that asking too much?
Apparently it is. A new Mayo Clinic study exposes how appallingly bad America’s health care system is at providing accurate diagnoses.
… 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 MoreHealth 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
If you have high blood pressure, chances are your doctor will do two things:
The problem with reducing salt is that it tastes good. We feel like we are depriving ourselves when our food is bland. Many people find it hard to stay on a low-sodium diet.
… Read MoreIf you look at the labels of personal care products like shampoo, deodorant, or soap, you’ll see a list of ingredients that is very specific. All the items in the product are disclosed…except one.
For decades, federal regulations have let companies hide nasty chemicals by using the catch-all term “fragrance.”
The Food and Drug Administration exempts manufacturers from having to be more specific, even though the “fragrance” in a product might contain synthetic, toxic, or allergy-provoking substances you should know about.… Read More