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Preventing Disease & Staying Healthy

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.

To find the information you need, please use our search box to search for exactly what you are looking for or browse through our various topics on the right. →

If you’re looking for information about how to prevent cancer, go to our Cancer Prevention and Treatment web site at www.stopcancerfund.org .  If you don’t see what you’re looking for on any health topic, contact us through our online health helpline at info@center4research.org. We’ll try to get the information you need within a few days.

When Do At-Home COVID-19 Tests Expire?

The FDA has recently given emergency authorization to extend the shelf-life of at-home test kits, adding an additional 3-6 months to the expiration date printed on the box.

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NCHR Letter to Members of the Board of the Los Gatos Union School District on Artificial Turf and Playgrounds

April 18, 2022: NCHR Letter to Superintendent Paul Johnson and Members of the Board of the Los Gatos Union School District regarding the health risks posed by artificial turf and playground surfaces.

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What Are Phthalates and How Do They Affect Your Health?

Phthalates are synthetic chemicals used to make plastics flexible and to make products smell good. This article will explain some of the harm caused by phthalates as well as how to reduce your exposure to them.

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What Are PFAS Chemicals and Why Are They Dangerous?

This article explains where PFAS chemicals are found, the types of medical problems they cause, and how you can reduce your exposure to them

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Can Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxes Reduce Obesity?

Sugar-sweetened beverages are affordable and easily accessible. Would a sugar-sweetened beverage tax help decrease consumption and help people make healthier choices?

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