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Are You Nervous From Butterflies, Or Are Butterflies Making You Nervous?
Studies in animals show that changes in gut bacteria alter behaviors, further supporting the brain-gut connection. Substances found in food additives may be contributing to changes in the gut microbiome, altering behaviors.
Flu Season 2018-19: How Are We Doing?
This flu season has shown both higher immunization rates and lower rates of flu-like illnesses. There continue to be hospitalizations due to flu-like complications, and deaths due to flu, but, to date, the incidence of all flu-related illnesses has dec…
One More Reason To Lose Those Extra Pounds: Cut Your Cancer Risk
Many common cancers are seen more frequently in overweight and obese adults. A recent study identified which states carry this increased burden.
Top Five Reasons Why Amber Teething Necklaces Are A Bad Idea
Amber teething necklaces have no benefit, but real risks. The FDA has issued a warning against using them due to choking risks in infants and toddlers.
One More Reason To Avoid Electronic Gifts For Kids: Button Batteries Can Kill
Disc batteries can be extremely dangerous if ingested. Close to 4,000 children are treated in emergencies rooms annually from disc battery injuries.
How To Decide What Medicine To Take When You’re Sick
When all bets are off from preventing that winter cold, there are medications out there to relieve your symptoms. Each of these work on different symptoms, so read the labels before you pop those pills, spray that spray, or down that liquid.
The Vaginal Jade Egg Has Hatched: And Tiny Medicine Crystals Were Born
The Jade Vaginal Egg has been discontinued on the Goop company site. In its place are medicinal healing crystals. While they are not harmful, calling them “medicinal” should raise some doubts.
Teatoxing Is The Hottest Detox, And Toxic It Is
Teatoxing, a form of detox cleanse involving laxative-containing teas, is a new trend in celebrity weight loss. Actress Jameela Jamil has raised awareness of the dangers of this by parodying the unseemly effects.
Tear Gas 101: Why All The Crying?
Tear gas was recently used at the United States Southern border on families with young children. The mechanism of action leads to pain, eye irritation, and even skin damage. For obvious reasons, the short- and long-term impacts of this noxious chemica…
Vaginal Seeding: What Is It, And Should You Do It?
The practice of vaginal seeding after Cesarean section delivery has been performed in efforts to boost the infant microbiome. However, there is no strong evidence that it works, and it carries risks. Doctors currently do not recommend it, but studies m…
