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June 17, 2015 - Issue 3224


Antibiotics During Infancy May Lead to Permanent Alterations in Metabolism

Weight Gain

June 17, 2015

Do this, and even with no negative dietary changes, you could find yourself weighing 25% more and carrying around 60% more flab, and also triggering up to 10 kinds of cancer. Who knew something so seemingly innocent could have such deleterious lasting consequences?

Your Kitchen Pantry Is Probably Still Full of Toxins

Canned Goods

June 17, 2015

Despite the accumulating evidence showing bisphenol-A is harmful, many food companies still use the chemical in their canned goods. A new investigation revealed which brands still use BPA, but unfortunately many companies are replacing BPA with an equally toxic alternative called BPS.

Here's How Revolting Your Contact Lenses Are

Wearing Contact Lens

June 17, 2015

Putting a contact lens on your eye is not a "neutral act," according to a new investigation that looked into how wearing contacts impacts your eyes' microbial communities. This routine habit for millions of Americans could be having serious implications for your vision health.