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Vitamins - Do They Work?
Vitamin supplementation, except for vitamin D, does not reproduce the protective effect of natural food stuffs. So, why do we persist on taking them?
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The Melamine Story - Is Our Food Safe?
The Chinese melamine scandal in 2008 pointed out the vulnerability of the global food supply. Make it a habit to determine where your food is coming from. Or better yet, become a locavore!
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AEDs - The Truth and the Fiction
Few innovations have had such immediate and sweeping popularity as Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs). However, there is no centralized registry to collect data on the use and effectiveness of AEDs.
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HPV - The Cancer Virus
In the 70's, HPV received a great deal of media attention when Harald zur Hausen first postulated its ability to cause cervical cancer. Now, who gets the HPV vaccine has become the overriding issue, especially if its your kid!
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Gene Testing OnLine – Do You Really Want to Know?
Genetic testing is emerging as a new trend in personal healthcare, where people can order the test online, know about their propensity for various diseases, and prepare for disease prevention. Then, again, maybe you don't want to know!
