Do vitamin D supplements prevent health problems? Research is examining whether taking vitamin D can help to prevent cancer, heart problems, or Alzheimer’s.
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FDA considers black box warning for all breast implants
WCPO Cincinnati, February 09, 2020. The FDA may finally require blackbox warnings for women considering breast implants, due to complications connected to implants after a mastectomy.
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Most of us have experienced sleepless nights that leave us so tired and miserable the next day that we’ll try almost anything that claims to be helpful. The newest sleep medication, called Belsomra, claims to be just the answer. But, the truth is that Belsomra doesn’t actually improve your sleep that much.
Read More »Thousands of Deaths Linked to Weak US Air Pollution Rules
Studies show that dirty air kills thousands of Americans each year. Our current air pollution rules are too weak to protect people, especially in poorer communities. The research also shows that Black and low-income communities are especially at risk, highlighting the need for stricter pollution rules to protect public health.
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