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Our children seem to be experimental subjects in the use of some strong anti-psychotic drugs used to treat behavior problems. These drugs have profound side effects and almost no use for children.
There is a growing use of these atypical drugs prescribed to children which is influenced by payments from the drug companies.
Yes, your doctor may [...]

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Did you know that olive oil can reduce your risk of stomach ulcers?
A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reported that antioxidants in virgin olive oil fight eight strains of Helicobacter pylori bacteria, including three that are resistant to antibiotics. These bacteria are one of the leading causes of stomach ulcers [...]

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Many of us may be getting an adequate amount of vitamins, but what about the proper intake of minerals?
Over time, deficiencies such as calcium, potassium and magnesium can contribute to to chronic illnesses such as heart disease, osteoporosis and cancer. Taking a mineral supplement can help but most experts agree that it’s best to get [...]

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Not all sugars are alike.
We once thought that fructose did not stimulate the pancreas so it was a better alternative than glucose in preventing diabetes. Now we have a study showing that fructose-sweetened drinks have a higher risk of developing fatty deposits in the arteries compared to those drinking products containing glucose.
In the [...]

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