Friday 21 June 2019

High Arsenic Levels Found in 2 Bottled Water Brands

water

The Center for Environmental Health in California found that the brands Penafiel, owned by Keurig Dr Pepper, and Starkey, owned by Whole Foods, contain levels of arsenic that are higher than tap water and violate California guidelines, USA Today reported.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Ivv2Nz

New Sex Drug for Women to Improve Low Libido Is Approved


By KATIE THOMAS from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2N0LsC3

Cancer Survivors May Have Lower Odds for Dementia

blood test

The findings support the theory that some of the biological processes that contribute to cancer may actually protect against dementia. But, what are those mechanisms?



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2NdjXFg

Veterans Agency to Offer New Depression Drug, Despite Cost and Safety Concerns


By BENEDICT CAREY and JENNIFER STEINHAUER from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2X46dBD

Few Pregnant Women Get Right Amount of Nutrients

pregnant woman with glass of orange juice

Some are taking higher levels of nutrients than is healthy, the study finds. And.almost all are eating too much salt.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2XzGrVj