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Flaxseed: What is it and can they keep you healthy?
Suddenly, everyone is talking about adding flaxseed to your diet. What is flaxseed and how can eating it make you healthier? Read More
Do Cell Phone Radiation Shields Work?
You may have seen cell phone radiation blockers or radiation shields advertised on the internet. Many of these products are scams to prey on real concerns about the long-term risks of cell phone radiation. Read More
Should you Believe Online Reviews of Doctors?
Choosing a new physician can be a nerve-wracking task, but thanks to the Internet, information about the doctors you are considering is just a click away. But, are online reviews actually helpful in determining the quality of medical care you will receive? Read More
Could Green Coffee Bean Extract Help You Lose Weight?
Dr. Oz and others are strongly encouraging use of green coffee bean extract. Is this just another weight loss gimmick? It turns out there’s actually some research to back up the hype. Read More
Pomegranate Juice and Prostate Health
Pomegranate juice contains plenty of antioxidants, but does it improve health, as the ads imply? Read More
Does Infrared Light Therapy Work for Weight Loss?
Wouldn’t it be great if we could lose weight without having to diet or exercise? For years, millions of us have tried pills, injections, “natural” herbs and even berries that are supposed to help us shed pounds – but these usually don’t work. The latest magic way to lose weight is infrared light, also known as “red light therapy.” Read More
Social Networking Sites: Benefits, Problems, and “Facebook Depression”
For better or worse, social networking is an almost unavoidable part of everyday life. The number of people joining social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google Plus is growing exponentially, especially among youth. Due to the prevalence of social media usage among youths, many parents wonder if it is having beneficial or negative effects on their children. Like many things in life, the answer is not so clear-cut: it’s yes and no. Facebook both promotes mental well-being and undermines it. Read More
Laser Liposuction—Weight Loss Tool or Scam?
As American waistlines have expanded, the attraction of a quick weight loss fix has increased. Diet and exercise are the key to safe weight loss, but for many of us, the results are discouraging. As a result, liposuction is the third most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the United States, after breast augmentation and nose reshaping. However, the procedure can result in severe though rare complications including infection, cardiac arrest, blood clots, excessive fluid loss, fluid accumulation, damage to the skin or nerves, seizures, bruising, swelling, and damage to vital organs. Plastic surgeons often present laser liposuction as a safer, effective alternative which works by inserting a laser beneath the skin and liquifying fat. But does it work and is it really safe? Read More
Do Lemons Prevent Cancer?
A widely circulating e-mail claiming to be from the Institute of Health Sciences in Baltimore states that lemons are a “proven remedy against cancers of all types” and that lemons are 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy. The claims this e-mail makes are not correct. Although lemons have many health benefits, no study has ever been done that would compare the effectiveness of a lemon to chemotherapy. Read More
The National Research Center for Women & Families is on your side!
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an agency of the U.S. government which informs and protects American consumers through research, policy-making, and law-enforcement. They can help you get your money back! Ever been ripped off? The FTC can reimburse you … Read More