Good News for Coffee Drinkers: the Health Benefits Outweigh the Risks for...
Recent research suggests that coffee offers more health benefits than risks for most people. However, women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant and women over 65 should probably limit their...
View ArticleStatement by NRC President Dr. Diana Zuckerman, Capitol Hill Press Conference...
November 14, 2012. The VALID Compounding Act would save lives by closing loopholes in the law. Read More >
View ArticleBan on the sale of crib bumper pads adopted by Maryland. Consumer groups laud...
Maryland is the first state to ban the sale of crib bumper pads. Read More >
View ArticleCoping with Stress
Can stress make you sick? Yes. Find out what stress is, how it affects your body, and what you can do about it. Read More >
View ArticleAre E-Cigarettes Safer Than Regular Cigarettes?
Don't be fooled. E-cigarettes are addictive and contain cancer-causing chemicals. Read More >
View ArticleBinge Drinking in Teens and Young Adults
Underage drinking not only affects the teenagers themselves, but it can affect the community as well. Read More >
View ArticlePets and Health: The Impact of Companion Animals
Animals play an important role in many people’s lives. In addition to seeing-eye dogs and dogs that can be trained to detect seizures, animals can also be used in occupational therapy, speech therapy,...
View ArticleAvandia: What’s Known and Not Known
Since heart disease is the #1 cause of death among diabetics, it is reasonable to ask why a diabetes drug that possibly increases rather than decreases the risk of heart disease should remain on the...
View ArticleAre Bayer’s Birth Control Pills (such as Yaz) too Risky?
YAZ, Yasmin, Beyaz, and other drospirenone hormonal birth control pills have been found to have an increased risk of serious blood clots. However, the FDA has not taken the pills off the market or...
View ArticleOsteoporosis: How to avoid it and how to treat it
Osteoporosis is a silent disease that causes the bones to thin and weaken to a point where they break more easily, particularly the hip, spine and wrist. Why should YOU be concerned? What are the...
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