Studies show increased cancer risk from CT scans
Two reports in the December 14/28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine found that doses of radiation from CT scans […]
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Top vegetarian restaurants in the nation
What are America’s best vegetarian restaurants? The Vegetarian Resource Group offers this list: Blind Faith Cafe, near Chicago The Chicago
How to peel a pomegranate
Recently, I took a trip to Sacramento. My daughter-in-law is a farmer, and on her family’s farm they have pomegranate
Recall of the Week: Slim-Fast canned shakes recalled due to possible health risk
All Slim-Fast ready-to-drink products in cans are being recalled due to the possibility of bacterial contamination. Unilever United States Inc.
How to choose a facility for your mammogram screening
Years ago, when I wrote about the possible dangers of radiation doses from mammograms, I followed the consumer recommendations to
New breast cancer recommendations offer helpful advice to baby boomer women on what to do about breast cancer screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force revised guidelines on breast cancer screening recommend against universal screening mammography for women aged
Baby boomers may be heavier and more disabled as they get older
Older Americans entering their 70s aren’t functioning as well as the generations that came before them, a new study shows.
What’s in the House health care bill?
This summer, a number of consumers complained to me they didn’t know what was being proposed in health care reform.
Fairbank Farms beef is being recalled due to E. coli outbreak; 28 illnesses, two deaths reported
Fairbank Farms, of Ashville, N.Y., is recalling about 546,00 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with