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How Too Much Iron (or Too Little) Puts Your Health at Risk

IRON DEFICIENCY IS COMMON in humans. On the other hand, excessive iron (for example, with hemochromatosis) is associated with an increased risk of developing several cancers, including breast, colorectal, liver, and prostate.

What You Need to Know About Omega-3 Fatty Acids

There may be a dose-related effect of omega-3 fatty acids on atrial fibrillation risk. In high doses there appeared to be an increase in risk for atrial fibrillation in the omega-3 groups (versus control) in both trials.

Honey — 3 Reasons You Might Try It

DID YOU KNOW THAT WE HAVE HIGH-LEVEL EVIDENCE pointing to the medical benefits of consuming honey? For example, a randomized clinical trial of 300 children revealed these...

Can Food Ward Off Dementia? Two Diets Come Out on Top.

A RECENT NEW YORK TIMES newspaper column asks, “Can Certain Foods Really Stave Off Dementia?” Today we explore whether you can use diet to reduce your risk of suffering from this memory-robbing condition.