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Plastics play a crucial role in our kitchens. From storing to serving, there are numerous ways our food comes in contact with plastic everyday. The question is: are all these interactions safe? When it comes to heating our food in microwaves, the answer is potentially, no.“When certain types of plastic...

That bug bite from your last camping trip might not be as harmless as you think.Specifically, if you were bitten by a black-legged tick carrying Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes Lyme disease, that one bite can lead to years of trauma, from temporary muscle paralysis to memory problems and...

Sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion. Symptoms of the common cold or seasonal allergies? Without the intervention of your physician, it might be hard to tell. Here’s what you should know about seasonal allergies – what causes them and how you might avoid them this season.“Allergies are an abnormal reaction by...

With the rash of unfounded claims about the risks of vaccination, many parents are rethinking its necessity. Are vaccines really safe? Are they even necessary in the modern world? Here’s what you need to know about vaccinating your child.“First, parents need to know that vaccines save lives,” explains Dr. San...

Is your desk job a health hazard? According to research, a sedentary lifestyle or long periods sitting over time can take a toll on your health.Researchers have found that a sedentary life could be just as dangerous, if not more so, than smoking. People who work in sedentary jobs for...