New warnings on risk of cell phone radiation
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Cell phone users (and that includes 95% of us) beware – California health officials are sounding the alarm on cell phone radiation.
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8 common sunscreen myths to stop believing
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Here comes the sun and along with it an increased risk of this six billion-year-old ball of fire’s UV rays damaging your skin. Each summer dermatologists warn and remind us that being outdoors exposed to sunrays without protecting your skin can result in significant harm to the appearance and health of your body’s largest organ.
Read MoreVirtual Colonoscopy
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Virtual colonoscopy is a diagnostic medical test that produces multiple images or pictures of the inside of the body and can be used to examine the large intestine or colon for cancer and growths called polyps.
Read MoreProtect Your Liver by Avoiding These
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You may already know that drinking too many alcoholic beverages wreaks havoc with your liver. But alcohol is not your only liver nemesis.
Read MoreNew study proves sunscreen prevents melanoma
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We’ve always known sunscreen use of SPF 30 or higher prevent sunburns but now researchers have proved it can also prevent melanoma.
Read MorePreventative Tips for Colon Cancer
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Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women, but the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
Read MoreFight Inflammation, Decrease Chronic Disease Risk
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Everything is arguably related to inflammation. It can cause cancer, skin conditions, allergies, muscle pain, joint pain, headaches and painful menstruation. So what exactly is inflammation? It's a combination of heat, pain, redness and swelling that happens externally or inside the body. Childhood obesity, diabetes, rate of cancer is on the rise. Without taking care of diabetes, billions and dollars goes into it, and without fixing our diet lifestyle, behavioral changes, nothing will improve.
Read MoreA Word On All-Natural Sunscreens
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A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology, showed that most people have difficulty picking the right sunscreen. The study consisted of 114 participants and fewer than half could correctly identify how well a sunscreen protected sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer. Researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago conducted the study and found only 49& of participants surveyed knew what "SPF" stood for. Just in case you don't, it means "sun protection factor."
Read MoreHome Remedies and Preventing Future Sunburns
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Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their life? Every year, there are about 3.5 million cases of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell skin cancer are diagnosed. It is estimated that in 2015, melanoma (a more severe type of skin cancer) will account for more than 73,000 cases of skin cancer. Simply applying sunscreen in the proper way can dramatically decrease your risk of developing skin cancer.
Read MoreThe Inflammation Guide
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Childhood obesity, diabetes, rate of cancer is on the rise. Without taking care of diabetes, billions and dollars goes into it, and without fixing our diet lifestyle, behavioral changes, nothing will improve. Of all the new health buzzwords touted these days, inflammation wins the race by far. Naturopathic docs are giving recipes for home remedies to reduce it and oncologists are learning more and more just how closely inflammation is to the development of cancer.
Read MoreWhy you should keep your teeth healthy
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Your mouth is a Petri dish for all kinds of bacteria, so it is essential that you clean properly for more reasons than just whiter teeth. Dentists recommend brushing and flossing day and night for healthy teeth and gums, but the benefits of this habit go beyond just healthy teeth. Good oral hygiene can help you avoid some major health issues, giving you another reason to listen to your dentist. Here are some ways that bad oral health can affect your health.
Read MoreSunscreen Tips: Don't Skimp
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We all love these extra hours of sun, but it is important that we stay safe and properly protect our skin. Many of us believe that spraying on some sunscreen is enough, but this is part of a list of common mistakes we should avoid.
Read MoreWhat Your Height Says About Your Health
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Believe it or not, our height can have an effect on our health. New research shows that being tall or short can increase or decrease our risk for certain diseases and even determine how long we will live.
Read MoreHuman Clinical Trial Investigates Cannabis As Brain Cancer Treatment
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A human trial is investigating cannabis as a brain cancer treatment set to begin this year at the Complutense University in Madrid. Clinical trials are mostly non-existent for medical marijuana.
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Sunscreen Tips for Summer
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A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology, showed that most people have difficulty picking the right sunscreen. Here are the best tips for summer when it comes to finding the best sunscreen.
Read MoreGo from belly fat to belly fit
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Belly bulge or fat, is a shared commonality among many people here in the United States. There are many contributing factors. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreQuit Smoking: Tips for the First Week
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You've done it. You've decided to finally quit smoking. Congratulations. Did you know just by quitting smoking, you reduce your risk for chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke and lung cancer in a big way?
Read MoreFinding the best surgeon
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Finding the right doctor is an exhausting process to say the least and at times you may not even know where to start. It takes time, effort and careful research to find the right surgeon for you.
Read MoreHow to Fight Your Genetic Destiny
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On World Health News radio, Dr. Samadi recently had a conversation with Dr. Mitchell Gaynor around his new book The Gene Therapy Plan: Taking Control of Your Genetic Destiny. Dr. Gaynor touched on while it's important for individuals to understand their risk factors, it's even more important that they understand they can do something about them.
Read MoreChoosing the right sunscreen
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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. In fact, it is probably more common than you think. Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their life? Every year, there are about 3.5 million cases of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell skin cancer are diagnosed.
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