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Hair Straightening and Cancer — What Oncologists Want You to Know

THE HEADLINES ARE FRIGHTENING: “Hair-straightening chemical products linked to increased uterine cancer risk in a new study,” blares CNN. NBC News offers this: “Chemical hair straighteners linked to [a] higher risk of uterine cancer for Black women, study shows.”

Puberty and the Age of Consent. When Should “Yes” Be No!

Consent is far more than agreeing - it's understanding and trusting. Sometimes, to suggest consent is to condone psychological manipulation.

Who is at Increased Risk From Covid-19?

New information emerges daily on groups at risk from serious Covid-19 complications. Check your risk from Covid-19 against the latest data.

Should We Follow the French When It Comes to Nitrites?

This week, France announced that it intends to cut the use of nitrites in food. The disturbing context: The French National Health Agency confirmed that nitrite raises our cancer risk.