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Heartburn…bloating…diarrhea…cramps…gas…constipation…pain…
Some 70 million Americans suffer with these digestive problems every day of their lives.[1]
The worst part is that many of them don’t know what causes it. So they can’t find lasting relief.
Now, a new study shows that a common food additive may be to blame.
Researchers from Australia’s University of Sydney investigated the food additive E171. It’s a whitener that’s used in more than 900 processed foods.… Read More
When we put sunscreen on, most of us figure that it provides an outside layer of protection against UV rays. Then, when we get back inside, we can wash it off.
But new research shows that it’s not that simple.
Scientists recently discovered that sunscreen chemicals penetrate your skin and get into your bloodstream.
The study was published in the JAMA Network.… Read More
When you have a big day at work ahead of you, perhaps you prepare by getting a good night’s sleep.
The next morning, you might make sure to eat a hearty breakfast. And you probably will start thinking about the tasks in front of you, anticipating problems and how to overcome them.
A new study shows there’s something else you should do.… Read More
Certain jobs are notorious for being dangerous.
Coal miners, police officers, convenience store clerks, and roofers, for example, generally know what they are getting into.
But some work risks are less visible, even if they are just as real.
Studies have found that people in several occupations are at far greater risk for cancer than the general population. Here are six jobs that increase your chances of developing the disease:
1.… Read More
If you go to the doctor and your bone density is low, your physician is likely to give you the following advice…
Get more calcium in your diet. Take vitamin D. Do high-impact exercise. And you may be put on an osteoporosis drug like Fosamax (alendronate).
But a new study shows there is one bone-strengthening solution that may work better than any of these things.… Read More
Some people seem impervious to the flu. They never get it, even if they don’t get the flu shot.
For others, it’s the opposite. They get the flu despite getting the vaccine.
For years, this variability has been blamed on the unreliability of the flu shot. But a new study shows that another factor may be in play.
It found that a common food additive may stop the flu shot from working.… Read More