Belly fat is common among men and women. But did you know that having an “apple” body shape due to belly fat can increases your chances of developing cancer, heart disease, and diabetes even if you are not overweight? Find out why belly fat is dangerous and what you can do to reduce risks.
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The Breast Implant Working Group’s Breast Implant Black Box Warning and Patient Checklist
Black Box Warnings are the FDA’s strongest alerts about dangerous complications and side effects of drugs or medical devices. This article explains the Black Box warning about breast implants and includes a simple checklist of possible risks that women should be aware of and discuss with their surgeon before deciding whether to get breast implants, to stay safe and make informed choices.
Read More »Allergan Recalls Textured Breast Implant Tied to Rare Cancer
ABC Action News: July 24, 2019. NCHR president points out that the removal of Allergan biocell textured breast implants was inevitable because patients had died from lymphoma caused by the implants. Why weren’t they recalled sooner?
Read More »Community Forum Discussion of Dangerous Playgrounds, Washington, DC, July 29, 2019
Join us for a panel discussion and Q & A on Monday, July 29 at 7 pm with Dr. Alexander Wooten from Morgan State University, Dr. Diana Zuckerman from the National Center for Health Research, and Dr. Jeff Gearhart from the Ecology Center. Details and registration here.
Read More »Third-Hand Smoke
Third-hand smoke is the residue from cigarette smoke that stays on just about every surface exposed to that smoke. The smoke residue clings to hair and fabrics, including clothing, carpets, drapes, and furniture upholstery, and it can cause serious health problems.
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