Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is Debilitating but Often Dismissed
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Think back to the worst flu you’ve ever had: the body aches, weakness and exhaustion to the point where even simple tasks like brushing your teeth hurt. Now imagine trying to constantly live your life — going to work, spending time with friends and family, participating in hobbies — with that feeling. For people with […]
Can a Common Food Additive Raise the Risk for Obesity and Diabetes?
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Some researchers have been speculating for years that certain commonly used food additives may be contributing to the uptick in obesity and diabetes. Now, research from Harvard University shows that a commonly used food preservative, and one generally recognized as safe (GRAS), appears to contribute to both insulin resistance and high blood sugar. That has […]