A compelling 2018 study suggests that people who take sleeping pills are at an increased risk of dying or developing cancer within the next 2 and a half years.
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The Dangers of Diabetes Medication on the Heart and Blood Sugar
Sulfonylureas are a popular medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but they have a very dangerous dark side. Here’s what you need to know.
Read More »Should I Get the Flu Shot?
It’s that time of year again — time to get your flu shot! Everyone aged 6 months or over and without any restrictive health conditions is encouraged to get the flu shot, not the nasal spray, every year.
Read More »Cervical Cancer Screening Options: What Is Best For You?
Varuna Srinivasan, MBBS, MPH & Jared Hirschfield, National Center for Health Research Cervical cancer is cancer in the cells lining the cervix, the narrow passage between the uterus and vagina. This cancer is usually diagnosed in women between the ages of 35 and 44.1 Each year approximately 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed […]
Read More »Protein Powders May Be Doing More Harm than Good
Protein powders often contain hidden ingredients and dangerous contaminants. Here’s what you need to know about the risks.
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