Chocolate benefits and caveats from Harvard research
Barbara Quinn reviews studies on cocoa flavonols and heart health. Dark chocolate offers more cocoa and potential heart and brain benefits, while white chocolate provides no cocoa. Experts caution against a daily dose, noting both acute and chronic benefits and the taste tradeoffs.
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Harvard School of Public Health
MRSA carriers explain how to stay healthy and prevent spread
Reader asks how MRSA spreads and how to stay safe around carriers. Dr. Roach notes carriers may not be infected, emphasizes hand washing and prompt treatment for skin breaks, and advises normal precautions around anyone with a carrier status. ERAs and hot or cold foods can trigger esophageal spasm, not MRSA.
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Do antimicrobial soaps do more harm than good
The piece questions triclosan in antimicrobial soaps, citing lab studies on hormones and bacteria, environmental buildup, and no proven health advantage versus regular soap and water. Experts like Dr. Janssen call it unsafe and poorly regulated, while manufacturers defend its effectiveness amid FDA safety review unfinished.
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Sarah Janssen
Natural Resources Defense Council
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Triclosan in Consumer Products: FDA and EPA Scrutiny
Health and safety concerns surround triclosan in soaps cosmetics toothpastes and personal care items. The FDA began a re evaluation in 2010 with a spring 2011 review promised but missed deadlines leaving no new target date as EPA also advanced its own 2013 assessment.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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