Category Archives: Health

BPA Exposure May Reduce Testosterone Levels

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Greg Asseff

A recent Chinese study indicates that frequent exposure to bisphenol A, better known as BPA, may reduce a man’s testosterone level. The study focused on men who worked in a chemical plant and were exposed to BPA over the course of no less than six months. These men were found to have lower testosterone levels on average than their peers who worked in a factory that processes and bottles tap water. Perhaps more importantly, the workers in the chemical plant were found to have lower levels of “free testosterone,” which is not bound to protein. This type of testosterone is most crucial to maintaining bodily functions, such as sexual functioning, related to testosterone levels. BPA is a chemical that is widely used in many food storage containers, especially plastic water bottles and canned foods.

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FDA Recalls Sexual Enhancement Supplements

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Greg Asseff

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for certain sexual enhancement supplements. The FDA is recalling the products because they’ve been found to contain certain drugs not disclosed on the product labeling. Both products, including Black Ant and Vicerex, are advertised by their manufacturer as supplements designed to enhance sexual performance and libido. The FDA is asking consumers to return these products to the store where they originally purchased them, or to American Lifestyle, the manufacturer. The recall may have far-reaching effects, as sexual enhancement supplements are becoming increasingly popular throughout the country. Millions of men across the U.S. use these types of supplements in an attempt to curb erectile dysfunction or increase libido.

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Coffee is Far From the Only Source of Caffeine

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Greg Asseff

Along with energy drinks and certain sodas, coffee is one of the most well known and popular sources of caffeine. However, more and more products are coming on the market that include caffeine as well; sometimes this is made clear to consumers, and other times it’s not. Just recently, Wrigley’s introduced a chewing gum with a caffeine jolt called Alert Energy Caffeine Gum, which includes nearly as much caffeine as a half-cup of coffee. Other companies have already brought their own versions of caffeinated gum to the market as well. Perhaps in response to this growing trend, the Food and Drug Administration is about to more closely examine the health implications associated with the consumption of caffeine, especially as it relates to children, teens and young adults.

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Minimizing Diabetes Risk? One Soda Per Day is One Too Many

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Greg Asseff

A recent study indicates that drinking even a single 12-ounce can of soda each day may significantly increase your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The study was conducted as part of InterAct, a large, ongoing investigation into how lifestyle and genetic factors influence Type 2 diabetes risk. InterAct is a collaboration between nine countries, including the U.K., Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Finland, Denmark and Germany.

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Cold Medicines for Kids? Unnecessary and Dangerous – Study

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Greg Asseff

Colds, coughs and sniffles are common at this time of year, and if your child has caught a cold, odds are decent that you gave her some type of cold medication to alleviate the symptoms. In fact, a new study by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital shows that 44% of parents have given their children under 4 years of age a multi-symptom cold or cough medicine. Another 42% admitted to giving their children cough medicine, while 25% gave decongestants. So, what’s wrong with this picture?. Studies dating back to the 1990s proved that over-the-counter cold and cough medicines are ineffective for young children. Studies conducted in the last decade have gone even farther, finding that cold and cough medications may actually be dangerous for youngsters, causing symptoms that could be much worse than a simple cough.