Apr 172012
 

eMaxHealth

Ten Steps to an Improved Quality of Life with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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However, studies indicate that many patients needlessly exposed to considerable amounts of radiation for unnecessary tests. Have an open conversation with your doctor before agreeing to tests. Patients need to reach a point where they have a positive ...

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Apr 102012
 

Dental X-rays linked to brain tumors: US study
Yahoo! Canada Shine
Dental patients today are exposed to lower radiation levels than they were in the past, but the research should prompt dentists and patients to re-examine when and why dental X-rays are given, said Claus. "The study presents an ideal opportunity in ...

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Apr 102012
 

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Study links toxic component in herbal remedies to kidney failure, cancer
Myjoyonline.com
Aristolochic acid (AA), a component of a plant used in herbal remedies since ancient times, leads to kidney failure and upper urinary tract cancer (UUC) in individuals exposed to the toxin. In a study of 151 UUC patients in Taiwan -- where the ...

Apr 102012
 

Herbal Remedies Linked to Kidney Failure, Cancer
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Aristolochic acid (AA), a component of a plant used in herbal remedies since ancient times, leads to kidney failure and upper urinary tract cancer (UUC) in individuals exposed to the toxin. In a study of 151 UUC patients in Taiwan – where the incidence ...

Apr 092012
 

Are you likely to get cancer?
India.Com Health
People working in or living near nuclear power plants are particularly susceptible to ionizing radiation. Pollutants: Another reason for rising cancer cases is attributed to the contaminated environment. We are exposed to various carcinogens in our day ...

Mar 272012
 

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California post office reopens after white powder turns out to be herbal medicine
Washington Post
Mary Gutierrez says the powder turned out to be a harmless herbal tea remedy from Taiwan that a man had ordered for his child. Fire officials say two employees had complained of sore throats and headaches after being exposed to the powder around 8 am ...
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Feb 082012
 

Are you at risk for cancer?
India.Com Health
People working in or living near nuclear power plants are particularly susceptible to ionizing radiation. Pollutants: Another reason for rising cancer cases is attributed to the contaminated environment. We are exposed to various carcinogens in our day ...

Feb 032012
 

'Chicken and egg' dilemma stunts food irradiation takes up
FoodProductionDaily.com
“There has been little take up because many consumers think that irradiated food has been exposed to harmful radiation which is just not true,” she said. Another major obstacle is that any foodstuff containing one or more irradiated food ingredient ...

Nov 202011
 

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Study Reveals That Coffee Could Reduce the Risk of Certain Cancers, Reports ...
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Most happen on areas of skin that are regularly exposed to sunlight or other ultraviolet radiation. Data were taken from the huge Nurses' Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, which included 73000 and 40000 participants, ...

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Apr 132011
 

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Anti-radiation honey provided to N.Korean workers
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The anti-radiation honey targets workers who have been exposed to radiation or current workers at nuclear power plants. The description on the honey bottle says the honey contains ginseng and medicinal herbs and recommends taking 20 grams three times a ...