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Amygdalin may help prevent some cancers

By Jimmy Downs Thursday May 16, 2013 (foodconsumer.org) -- Amygdalin (laetrile or vitamin B17) and other glycosides isolated from Prunus Persica seeds may help prevent some
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Nutrition

Vitamins | Minerals | Phytochemicals | Biotics | Food | Supplements | Diet

Hepatitis A: What you need to know

What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is an acute infectious disease of the liver caused by hepatitis A virus, an RNA virus.  People contract the disease
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Avoiding Illness

Heart & Blood | Obesity | Cancer | Diabetes | Autoimmune Diseases | Other_Diseases

Panel Recommends Booster Shot for Meningitis

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices advised that teenagers 16 and older should receive a booster vaccine for meningococcal meningitis.The current vaccine does not offer
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Safety

Biological | Chemical | Biotech | GMO | Seasonal Food Safety | Food Safety FAQ

Surgical Mishaps Still a Problem

According to a recent study by the Joint Commission, hospital errors pertaining to wrong patient and wrong site surgeries are still a problem, even 6
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Food Chemicals

Maltodextrin: Why don't I like it?

By David Liu, PHD Sunday Nov 18, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- Maltodextrin is an oligosaccharide that is derived from corn starch and widely used in processed foods/beverages
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Cooking & Dining

Cooking | Dining

Healthy Recipes:Crusted Cod with Hot Paprika

from the American Institute for Cancer Research Add some healthy zest to your menu with this unique fish dish. The spicy crispy crust offers a nice
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Shopping

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Jenn Sterger moves on after Brett Favre scandal

by Aimee Keenan-GreeneFormer New York Jets game hostess Jenn Sterger is making news again, heating up the airwaves on ABC's Nightline and Good Morning America,  and sparking a hot Google
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Politics

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FAN Gearing up For its Biggest Fundraiser Yet

DECEMBER 1, 2012   Dear Readers: 2012 has been another fantastic year in the fight to end fluoridation worldwide. Below FAN’s campaign director Stuart Cooper sums up
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Opinion

Letter to Editor | Comments

Want to Look Younger? Take This Simple Supplement Every Day for 2 Weeks

Posted By Dr. Mercola | May 25 2011 By Dr. Mercola Sunscreen in a pill? Prevention of wrinkles, dry skin, age spots and freckles? Reversing the visible signs of aging? If you
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