With the Ebola situation changing daily, here’s what you need to know to stay safe. What is it? What are the symptoms? How does it spread? Find out here.
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Fracking and Your Health
Hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” has boomed in the last few years and is now producing most of the natural gas in the U.S. It is praised as helping the U.S. be more “energy independent” and has lowered the cost of natural gas. But, the controversy is whether it can harm our health, especially for people who live near the drilling sites.
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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?
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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.
Read More »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.
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