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Emulsifiers Make Food More Appealing. Do They Also Make You Sick?
Emerging research suggests there might be a link between the texture-tweaking agents and health risks They keep salad dressing from separating, ice cream from dripping and muffins from hardening. Emulsifiers, ...
Nurse Diagnosed with Rectal Cancer at 33 Reveals 2 Symptoms Doctors Dismissed
She was healthy, young, active and had no risk factors for colorectal cancer, but there were warning signs. "It can happen to anybody, and we still don’t know why," her ...
Top-Rated Diet Lowers Cancer Risk in a Surprising Way, New Study Finds
Meals from the sunny Mediterranean have been shown to reduce the risk of developing prostate, cervical and colorectal cancer, while also decreasing the risk of women dying from any cancer ...
Eliminating These 3 Foods From Your Diet Can Be A Game-Changer For Heart Health
Straight from the mouths of cardiologists and a heart health nutritionist. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. People of most racial and ethnic groups ...
Liver Problems Linked to Supplement Use Are on the Rise—Here’s Why
The supplement industry is booming—but so are serious health issues tied to taking these pills and powders. Here’s what experts say you need to watch out for. In the last ...
Exposure to Combination of Pesticides Increases Childhood Cancer Risk – Study
Study on cancer data in US agricultural heartland finds children more at risk than if exposed to just one pesticide Exposure to multiple pesticides significantly increases the risk of childhood ...
How Sleep Affects Your Health
Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety. How do I know if I’m not getting enough ...
Scientists Discover Natural Compound That Stops Cancer Progression
A discovery led by OHSU was made possible by years of study conducted by University of Portland undergraduates. Scientists have discovered a natural compound that can halt a key process ...
36 Foods That Fight Cancer
Is there such a thing as a cancer-fighting food? Can certain foods actually prevent cancer? Unfortunately, the answer is "no." There is no food that can starve a cancer cell ...
Earl Grey & Orange Oat Muffins
Start your morning with a burst of flavor and nutrition with these Earl Grey & Orange Oat Muffins! Infused with the antioxidant-rich essence of Earl Grey tea and fresh oranges, ...
Cheap Blood Test Detects Pancreatic Cancer Before it Spreads
The deadly cancer is often not found until it has spread to other parts of the body. Researchers have developed a simple blood test to detect pancreatic cancer before it ...
Free and Low-Cost Cancer Screenings, Testing and Vaccinations
f you don’t have health insurance, there are a variety of resources available to help you locate free and low-cost medical care in your local community. In addition to providing ...
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