Polychlorinated bisphenyls (PCBs) were banned in the US in the 1970s, but are still found in all people. Recent research still finds harm for children.
Read More »Preventing Disease & Staying Healthy
We all know that it’s good to exercise, eat fresh fruits and vegetables, and get a good night’s sleep. But it’s hard to change our habits, especially if we don’t have persuasive proof that it will improve our lives and health.
The National Center for Health Research is constantly reviewing new research to determine what we can do that will prevent diseases and keep us healthy.
Excellent research is being conducted to learn exactly what kinds of foods and exercise will help you prevent specific diseases, and what exposures to avoid in your daily life. The results are sometimes confusing because new products to prevent diseases are aggressively advertised, whether they work or not. Sometimes the best strategies are ones that don’t cost anything – but who is going to pay to advertise those?
We cut through the hype. We scrutinize new research, and call the researchers to learn even more. Then we translate it into plain language that you can understand.
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5 Airplane Travel Health Tips
Do you like to travel? If you or your loved are among the millions of people that do, here are some tips for safe and healthy flights.
Read More »Is Vaping Safer than Smoking Cigarettes?
Don’t be fooled. E-cigarettes and vapes are very addictive, contain cancer-causing chemicals, may cause stroke and may cause DNA damage. They are not safe.
Read More »Good News for Coffee Drinkers: The Health Benefits Outweigh the Risks for Most People
Most Americans drink coffee every day. The caffeine in coffee helps us stay alert but also may cause jitteriness and interfere with sleeping. A few studies suggest that decaffeinated coffee also has health benefits, perhaps because of antioxidants or acids in the coffee beans.
Read More »Stomach Cancer and Diet: Can Certain Foods Increase your Risk?
There is growing evidence that the foods we eat can increase the chances of developing certain types of cancer. A new report by the World Cancer Research Fund International says that stomach cancer is one of them.
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