HealthNews of the Month
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50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation
“Only eleven countries in the world have more than 50% of their populations drinking artificially fluoridated water.”
Fructose Intake Is Linked to Visceral Fat
“The health effects of fructose consumption, largely from high-fructose corn syrup, have been the subject of considerable controversy among scientists and consumers alike. Now a study in the February issue of The Journal of Nutrition reports that fructose consumption may increase cardiovascular risk factors because it increases visceral fat, the kind that accumulates around internal organs.”
Rare Infection Prompts Neti Pot Warning
“Neti pots — those odd teapotlike vessels used to wash out the nasal passage — have won legions of fans who rely on them for relief from allergies, congestion and colds.”
Vitamin D May Cut Death & Disease Risks
“Higher levels linked to lower risk of heart disease and diabetes; Vitamin D pills linked to lower death risk; authors urge intakes above the RD.”
