Tuesday 25 June 2019

Many Docs at Stem Cell Clinics Lack Specific Training

blood test lab

About half the companies studied offer unproven stem cell treatments for conditions where they do not have a physician with the needed training to treat those conditions, the lead researcher said.



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

Young Female Smokers at Especially High Heart Risk

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Women ages 18-49 who smoked had a more than 13 times higher chance of having a major heart attack than did those who didn't smoke. Men in this age group who smoked had an 8.6 times higher risk than nonsmokers.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2FvrQj6

Could Antibacterial Triclosan Weaken Women's Bones?

toothpaste

Triclosan is found in a variety of products including soaps, toothpaste and mouthwash. The FDA banned it from hand sanitizers, but it's still widely used in other products.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2X5lX26

Could Coffee Be A Help in Weight Loss?

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It’s the first research in humans to show that something like a cup of coffee can have a direct effect on the calorie-burning fuctions of brown fat, said the study leader.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2X4fdGF