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Think You Are Lead-Free? Check Your Soil
Yards, parks in older U.S. cities retain high amounts of the toxin, research shows

’Ayurvedic’ Medicines May Contain Lead, Mercury or Arsenic
Over a fifth of products purchased on Internet tainted with toxic metals, study finds

Arsenic in Drinking Water Raises Diabetes Risk
Even low levels, like those found in U.S., could boost the odds, study finds

1976 Italian Dioxin Release Damaged Babies’ Thyroids
Women living near Seveso disaster were 6 times more likely to deliver infants with problems

Creatine Has Negligible Effect on COPD Exercise Rehab
Popular nutritional supplement no substitute for old-fashioned hard work, study says

Frankincense Provides Relief for Osteoarthritis
Enriched extract of Indian herbal remedy showed improved mobility in 7 days, study says

Health Tip: Deep Breathing Techniques
To help you relax

Hallucinogen Gives Lasting Spiritual Boost
Psilocybin may help treat patients with cancer, depression, drug abuse, study says

Meditation, Yoga Might Switch Off Stress Genes
Study suggests explanation for these practices' health benefits

Chronic Kidney Disease Growing Globally
Researchers urge countries to make condition a public health priority