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Is it Safe to Breastfeed my Baby? Breastmilk and Environmental Toxins

Despite toxins and chemicals being present in breastmilk, we strongly encourage all mothers to breastfeed their babies, especially in the first few days after birth

What Are Statins?

Statins are medications that are used to control one’s cholesterol levels. They increase HDL and decrease LDL², the so-called good and bad cholesterol

Pro Tips to Reduce Your Stroke Risk

The lifetime risk of stroke for adult men and women (25 years of age and older) is approximately 25 percent. Worldwide, stroke is the second most common cause of mortality and the second most common cause of disability.

An Unexpected Role for the Brain’s Immune Cells

An important part of the brain's immune system, cells called microglia constantly extend and retract "branches" from their cell body to survey their environment.