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Sunscreen ingredients may disrupt sperm cell function

Sunscreen ingredients may disrupt sperm cell function

Some sunscreen ingredients may disrupt sperm cell function, according to new research from the Endocrine Society. During the summer months, it is particularly important to be aware of skin cancer risks. Nearly 5 million people in the US are treated for skin cancer annually. In the most recent statistics from […]

by April 6, 2016
Drinking coffee lowers the risk of colon cancer

Drinking coffee lowers the risk of colon cancer

Drinking coffee lowers the risk of colon cancer Drinking coffee lowers the risk of colon cancer, according to researchers from the University of Southern California. Coffee is a huge part of the American lifestyle, and has lately been the subject of exciting health research. Scientists are just beginning to understand […]

by April 5, 2016
McDonald’s fries contain tank sealant and biodiesel ingredients

McDonald’s fries contain tank sealant and biodiesel ingredients

According to recent investigations, McDonald’s fries contain tank sealant and biodiesel ingredients. Mythbusters co-host Grant Imahara took a trip to the McDonald’s processing plant, where he investigated how the fries were made and what ingredients were used. While he found that there were real potatoes in the fries, the investigation […]

by April 4, 2016
Over half of the American diet is mega-processed junk food

Over half of the American diet is mega-processed junk food

Over half of the American diet is mega-processed junk food, according to a new review of data. Highly processed and sugary foods still dominate United States markets, as they make up 60 percent of the calories that Americans buy. These highly processed foods usually have more sugar, fat, and sodium […]

by April 3, 2016
Kids’ fruit drinks and juices contain a day’s worth of sugar

Kids’ fruit drinks and juices contain a day’s worth of sugar

Kids’ fruit drinks and juices contain a day’s worth of sugar, according to a new British study. Pamela Koch, executive director of the nutrition program at Teachers College, Columbia University, in New York City was not surprised by the findings. “I believe the results would be very similar if this […]

by April 1, 2016
Old Spice facing lawsuit for chemicals burns from deodorant

Old Spice facing lawsuit for chemicals burns from deodorant

Old Spice facing lawsuit for chemicals burns from deodorant: yes it’s true. The major deodorant company has caused severe rashes and chemical burns to potentially thousands of “unsuspecting consumers,” according to a class action lawsuit that could cost up to $5 million in damages. The lawsuit includes 13 different Old […]

by March 30, 2016
Turmeric and coconut oil whitening toothpaste

Turmeric and coconut oil whitening toothpaste

Keeping on top of your oral health is key to good health. Many health experts believe that a lot of serious diseases start in the mouth. Although beverages like coffee and tea are great for health when organic, they can create stains on the teeth. This turmeric and coconut oil […]

by March 29, 2016
Caffeine intake of parents is linked to miscarriage

Caffeine intake of parents is linked to miscarriage

Caffeine intake of parents is linked to miscarriage The caffeine intake of parents is linked to miscarriage, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health. Miscarriage risk may be increased when the mom or dad consumes more that two caffeinated drinks per day in the weeks leading […]

by March 28, 2016