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Dental Sealants Contain Bisphenol A (BPA) Derivatives Which May Seep Into ... Medical News Today A study has revealed that sealants and fillings used on children's teeth may expose them to bisphenol A (BPA), says an article in the medical journal Pediatrics. The researchers say it is not yet clear whether this is hazardous to the long-term health ... See all stories on this topic »

'Magic Mushroom' Hallucinogen Might Help Cancer Patients U.S. News & World Report By Amanda Gardner TUESDAY, Sept. 7 (HealthDay News) -- A controlled dose of the main ingredient in hallucinogenic mushrooms appears to reduce anxiety and lift spirits in people battling advanced cancer, researchers report. In a small pilot study, ... See all stories on this topic »

Memory Problems Or Mild Cognitive Impairment More Common In Men Medical News Today Mild cognitive impairment, which may include problems with memory or thinking beyond that explained by the normal aging rate, is more common among men than women, say researchers in an article published in the medical journal Neurology, ... See all stories on this topic »

The true cost of medical malpractice – it may surprise you Forbes (blog) By RICK UNGAR A new study reveals that the cost of medical malpractice in the United States is running at about $55.6 billion a year – $45.6 billion of which is spent on defensive medicine practiced by physicians seeking to stay clear of lawsuits. ... See all stories on this topic »

The Consumer Memo, 09/07: FDA cites claims on 2 green tea beverages Kansas City Star Federal health regulators have issued warnings to the makers of Canada Dry ginger ale and Lipton tea for making unsubstantiated nutritional claims about their green tea-flavored beverages. In a warning letter issued Aug. ... See all stories on this topic »

Smoking in US holds steady, as decline stalls AFP WASHINGTON — The percentage of American adults who smoke cigarettes has held in a range of 20 to 21 percent since 2005, as the decline in smoking has stalled, according to government figures released Tuesday. The figures from the Centers for Disease ... See all stories on this topic » AFP

Olive: A fish story that's tough to believe Toronto Star Photo from AquaBounty Technologies Inc. shows a size comparison of a genetically modified salmon with a non-transgenic Atlantic salmon sibling of the same age. By David Olive Business Columnist The advent of genetically modified fish will be yet ... See all stories on this topic »

Study: Some Low-Carb Diets Up Cancer, Death Risk CBS News CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton offers information and insight on pressing medical matters. (CBS) Just because you're losing weight on a low-carb diet doesn't mean it's a healthy diet. A study being published Tuesday in the Annals of ... See all stories on this topic »

Nighttime sleep patterns in babies linked to later obesity Los Angeles Times Adequate nighttime sleep has been shown in many studies to influence body weight in adults. But the same pattern may also be true for infants and toddlers. A study published Monday found that how much and, here's the key -- when -- babies sleep can be ... See all stories on this topic » Los Angeles Times

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