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Could Vitamin Deficiencies Be A Leading Cause Of Schizophrenia?

Vitamins may be the key to understanding and possibly treating this illness.

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Understanding The Risks And Benefits Of Prenatal Ultrasounds

The prenatal ultrasound has become part of routine care for pregnant women, so ubiquitous that doctors rarely explain its risks. Expecting parents happily share these first “pictures” of their babies.…

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Preventing Birth Defects: 6 All-Natural Ways

Awareness is the first step in taking control of a situation. When it comes to preventing birth defects, these tips will increase parent's chance of a healthier newborn at birth.

Mystery Fragrance In Perfumes Pose Big Health Risks

More than 5,000 ingredients find their way into our perfume and cologne, but somehow aren't displayed on the label. Here's a look at the circus that is the self-regulated fragrance industry, and the real dangers involved.

Top 10 Reasons To Stop Using Pesticides Now

Whether it's the proven harmful effects on our health and ecosystems or the lack of regulatory oversight, there are just too many reasons to stop using pesticides. Here are the Top 10.

‘Green’ Cleaning Products To Avoid

Buyer Beware: Many of these new "green" cleaning products are green in name only.

A Fight For Clean Water

A foreign company is fighting for the right to ravage Virginia's water supply with 29 million tons of radioactive waste. Here's a look inside the ugly battle to keep uranium mining illegal.