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How You Argue Has Long-term Effects on the Body

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If you rage with frustration during a marital spat, watch your blood pressure. If you keep a stiff upper lip, watch your back. New research from the University of California, Berkeley, and Northwestern University, based on how couples behave during conflicts, suggests outbursts of anger predict cardiovascular problem. Conversely, shutting down emotionally or “stonewalling” during […]

Scientists Discover “Sunscreen Gene”

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Scientists at USC have identified a “sunscreen” gene that may help stave off skin cancer. The researchers found that the “UV radiation Resistance Associated Gene” is a tumor suppressor for skin cancer, which is the most common form of cancer in the United States. “If we understand how this UV-resistant gene functions and the processes […]

Calcium Confusion: Should Women Supplement?

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Too little calcium and vitamin D in your diet leads to an increased risk of osteoporosis and broken bones and taking supplements has been shown to help prevent these problems. However, some studies have also shown that taking supplemental calcium may also increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. Researchers at NTNU and the University of Oslo […]

Decoding Baby Formula Chemicals: Part 6

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Zinc Sulfate / Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate Zinc is an essential mineral for development and organ function. The forms of zinc present in breastmilk are known to be highly absorbable, however, only present in the first three months of lactation, after which, it tapers off. The body can utilize zinc sulfate and zinc sulfate monohydrate, but […]

Decoding Baby Formula Chemicals: Part 4

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Phytonadione The OCA says in their complaint against Earth’s Best formula: Phytonadione is 2-methyl-3-phytyl-l, 4-naphthoquinone, synthetically produced from 2-methyl-l,4-naphthoquinone and phytol, or from the partial syntheses from menadione and phytol, using a pi-allylic nickel(I) complex. Bottom Line: Phytonadione is the synthetic form of vitamin K. According to FDA regulations, any added vitamin K to a […]