Organic foods linked to lower certain cancer risks in French study
A large French study of 68,946 adults found those who ate the most organic foods had a 25 percent lower overall cancer risk than those who ate the least. Breast and non Hodgkin lymphoma showed notable, though not uniform, reductions, amid adjustments for lifestyle factors.
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International Agency For Research On
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European Food Safety Authority
United States
Inserm
U.S
National Institutes of Health
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Particuar
United Kingdom
Half of Parents Say Flu Shot Causes Flu
A national survey of 700 parents by Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital finds over half believe the flu shot can cause flu and about a third think it doesn’t work. Health officials note many flu deaths last year were unvaccinated and urge talking with a trusted doctor for accurate guidance.
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Arnold Palmer Hospital
Florida
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Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children
Eye doctors warn against Halloween contact lenses
Ophthalmology experts warn that decorative costume lenses can cause serious eye infections and vision loss if misused or poorly fitted. The American Academy of Ophthalmology urges prescription lenses from FDA approved retailers, professional fitting for all ages, proper cleaning, and avoiding sharing lenses or using nonprescription ones from unverified sources.
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American Academy of Ophthalmology
Michelle Andreoli
Wheaton
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Andreoli
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