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Plant Milks: Seeking - and Finding - Worthy Alternatives to Dairy
Posted on: April 18, 2012But if you’re avoiding cow’s milk because of health reasons such as lactose intolerance or because you are vegan and don’t consume any animal products, there are suddenly a lot of plant-based milk options available…
Read more »Keeping Medicine Out of the Water
Posted on: April 4, 2012Researchers have found traces of medicines, from both people and animals, in surface water and drinking water supplies…
Read more »Content Spotlight: Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Genetics
About 5% to 10% of breast cancers are thought to be hereditary, caused by abnormal genes passed from parent to child.
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Being Overweight
Overweight and obese women have a higher risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer compared to women who maintain a healthy weight, especially after menopause. Being overweight also can increase the risk of the breast cancer coming back (recurrence) in women who have had the disease.
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Exposure to Chemicals in Plastic
Research strongly suggests that at certain exposure levels, some of the chemicals in plastic products, such as bisphenol A (BPA), may cause cancer in people.
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