Health Solutions Live » Archive for January 2010
Is smoking more harmful to women?
Women could be more prone than men to the carcinogens and other harmful compounds in cigarette smoke, research suggests. In a study of nearly 700 people with lung cancer, Swiss experts discovered that women tended to be younger when diagnosed, even though they smoked less than the men who went on to develop lung cancer. In another study, researchers from Harvard University and the University of Bergen in Norway examined more than 950 men and … Read entire article »
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Best and Worst Fish… for you and the ocean
Are you concerned about mercury contamination? Are you considering taking fish off your diet altogether? Dariush Mozaffarian, M.D., says you should be much more concerned about the health risks involved in not eating fish. Dr. Mozaffarian is a member of the Harvard School of Public Health as a cardiologist. He also coauthored a recent study analyzing the benefits and disadvantages of fish consumption. “Seafood is a key source of heart-healthy lean protein – everyone should aim … Read entire article »
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