The idea of “too much of a good thing” can even apply to oral health, a government study finds.
Fluoride has been an ally in the fight against bad teeth since 1945.
However, some pregnant women and children may be getting more fluoride than they need because they’re getting it from so many sources, according to a review of published scientific literature by the National Toxicology Program.
In addition to public drinking water, fluoride can be found in water-added foods and beverages, teas, toothpaste, floss and mouthwash. Continue reading
Across Iowa, people have known for a long time what data is only now beginning to confirm — cancer incidence in the state is outstandingly high.
Salt has been used for a myriad of reasons throughout history. Not only did individuals use it to preserve food, but it was also used to garden, to construct new roads, and in religious ceremonies. Salt was even used as a form of currency.
Oh, the insidious cancer industrial complex of America. Do not put anything past it. Vaccines have been dirty, adulterated and contaminated since the onset. You can’t even say the word ‘vaccines’ without some pro-vax-zealot/historian spitting up the name Jonas Salk and that supposed “medical triumph.”
Women must be informed of their breast density, which is linked to breast cancer risks.
Some people get cancer of the pancreas, the organ in your abdomen that makes digestive enzymes and hormones such as insulin. The cancerous mass can interfere with the pancreas’ function and lead to symptoms such as stomach or back pain, jaundice (yellowed skin), diarrhea, nausea, weight loss, and diabetes.
How Healthy Is It To Eat Bananas Every Day?
The liver is a large organ that comprises about 2% of the average adult’s body weight. Your liver is constantly working to keep you healthy by performing an array of vital functions, such as filtering harmful substances in your blood, breaking down toxins, and supporting metabolism, immune function, digestion, and more.1
Superfoods such as berries, salmon and dark chocolate can boost brain health and protect the heart
A lot of research has been done to determine if there are links between cancer risk and certain foods. When isolated in a lab, some food components and chemicals have been shown to increase cancer risk, but these results are difficult to recreate in human populations, making the connection difficult, if not impossible, to prove.
By the time you open a container of yogurt, the food has taken a long journey to reach your spoon. You may have some idea of that journey: From cow to processing to packaging to store shelves. But at each step, there is a chance for a little something extra to sneak in, a stowaway of sorts that shouldn’t be there.
A chemical found naturally in broccoli could one day prevent and treat the blood clots that can lead to strokes – currently the second leading cause of death worldwide.
Here’s how to get them in your diet!
The Biden administration said Thursday that it had reached an agreement with drugmakers to lower prices on 
Individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at twice the risk of sustaining traumatic dental injuries (TDIs). The systemic review was published in the European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences.
If a middle-aged man starts clutching his chest, sweating profusely, and gasping for air, everyone knows he’s probably having a heart attack. It’s the “Bollywood drama” depiction of heart problems, says Dr. Basel Ramlawi, a cardiothoracic surgeon with Main Line Health in Philadelphia. “It’s the most dramatic way – but not the most common way – in which patients present.”
Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet because it helps keep us regular and feeling full. It has a number of other health benefits for the body, from the gut to the heart. But most Americans don’t eat nearly enough of it.
A new study published recently in