Lymphedema Treatment: How Food Packaging May Damage Teeth

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How Food Packaging May Damage Teeth

Medical News Today—A new study by the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) finds that early exposure to two chemicals -- vinclozolin and bisphenol A (BPA) -- often found in fungicides and in food packaging may cause damage to children's teeth.

Nearly 1 in 4 Americans Have Had Concussion

NPR—A recent poll of more than 3,000 adults conducted by NPR and Truven Health Analytics found that almost a quarter of the polls' respondents -- 23 percent -- indicated they had suffered a concussion at some point in their lives.

Chronic Pain Might Worsen When Treated With Opioids

Medical News Today—A new study recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences casts doubt on the efficacy of opioid painkillers, after finding that rather than easing chronic pain, opioid drugs might actually increase pain.

Why Prolonged Sitting Harms Us

Berkeley Wellness—A new study has suggested a mechanism by which being inactive for long periods increases the risk of cardiovascular disease: an accumulation of calcium in the arteries.

The Best Foods for Fiber

Berkeley Wellness—How much fiber should you eat in a day? Aim for 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories you consume-for example, 21 grams if you eat 1,500 calories a day and 35 grams if you eat 2,500 calories.