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December 23, 2015 - Issue 3413


High School Students Boycott Junk Food School Lunches

High School Students Boycott Junk Food School Lunches

December 23, 2015

Take a lesson from these teens, who rejected the awful "choice" thrust on them, hoping to catalyze permanent change. They'll change their own future... If you value your health, you'll want to avoid this mistake too.

Food-Borne Illness and Ways to Prevent It

foodborne disease

December 23, 2015

You run the risk of becoming sick virtually anytime you eat out; even the better fast-food chains, like Chipotle, have been linked to outbreaks of foodborne disease. Why is foodborne illness so common, and what can you do to avoid it?

E-Cigs Are Worse Than Advertised

smoking e-cigarette

December 23, 2015

Many believe they're doing their health a favor by swapping tobacco cigarettes for e-cigarettes, but researchers are revealing the latter carry their own set of health risks. The latest? Exposure to a dangerous flavoring chemical that may cause "popcorn lung."