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'Protect Children From Breast Ironing'
Woman

Dichotomy of Protecting Children With Torture

Breast ironing is a practice of suppressing pubes­cent breast growth in a mis­directed attempt to preserve chastity.

Oncology 'Can Technology Cure Cancer?'

Promising Cure For All Cancer

Israeli doctors are mak­ing as­ser­tions too bold to ignore. They pro­mise a brief, cheap and effec­tive remedy for cancer.

Woman 'Dense-Breast Cancer Screening'

Dense Breast Cancer Screening

Breast density decreases with age or BMI and increases with hor­mone re­place­ment therapy. Compare radio­logi­cal cancer screen­ing methods.

Nutrition 'Vitamin D Deficiency and Sources'

Do You Have Enough Vitamin D?

What seems like a simple question baffles many people with low vitamin D, and the doctors who treat them.

Food 'How to Choose The Right Cooking Oil'

Choosing The Best Cooking Oils

Stop grilling olive oil. Not all oils are created equal. Some are best suited for frying, sautéing, marinading or salad dressings.

Nutrition 'Fish oil pills and lemon'

Why Fish Oil is Dangerous

Many fish oil products are rancid before consumers get them home. Weigh risks and benefits of fish oil supplements.

Dermatology 'What Does Hypoallergenic Mean?'

What is Hypoallergenic?

Experiencing rashes or itching from wearing certain metals can make jewelry shopping a challenge. Hypoallergenic is commonly misunderstood.

Fitness 'Woman holding scale'

The Scale is Not Your Enemy

Do a few simple things for reliable weight scale readings. Stop things that point the needle higher.

Dermatology 'Can You Get Rid of Eyebrow Bugs?'

Can You Get Rid of Eyebrow Bugs?

If your face has unwanted parasites, they may be temporarily eradicated with these solutions.

Nutrition 'Why Diets Don’t Work'

Why Diets Don’t Work

One problem with fad diets is the imbalance of nutrition. I’m losing more than a pound per week without dieting. Find out how.

Cardiology 'How Can PAD Be Confused With Diabetes?'

How PAD is Confused With Diabetes

Peripheral artery disease falls under the cardio­logy specialty. Diabetes is treated by endocrino­logists and nephro­logists. How can diabetes be confused with PAD?

Prescriptions 'Are Antibiotics Making You Sick?'

Are Antibiotics Making You Sick?

What are reasons why taking an antibiotic might actually make us feel worse? Patients may experience fatigue and other adverse reactions from nutrient depletion.

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