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Changing the Women’s “Annual Exam” (Again!): What to Expect

For many women, a yearly trip to the gynecologist is part of their routine, although they may not necessarily look forward to it. Is this annual tradition getting overhauled? What’s going on and what does it mean for you?

Should I Take Vitamin E Supplements?

Many people take vitamins, but it’s important to know what positive and negative effects they can have on our health. This article will focus on vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant.

How Cigarettes Have Changed and What We Know Now

See what we’ve learned about cigarettes and smoking since 1964 when the U.S. Surgeon General first released an annual report on the subject.

Getting the Right Amount of Folic Acid

Making sure pregnant women get the appropriate amount of folic acid or folates is an easy way to protect their unborn child’s health. Men and older women also benefit from folic acid. Most people consume too little folic acid rather than too much, but getting too much can also be harmful.

Do Chemicals in Our Environment Cause Weight Gain?

Some chemicals that we are exposed to through our food, water, and the products that we use can interfere with our natural hormones, including our sex hormones. Chemicals can cause the body to “think” that it has to store more fat than it actually does, or they can interfere with the processes our bodies use to make fat cells.