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Facts about how certain carcinogens don't pose significant cancer risk, how infants who have high vitamin intake are more allergy-prone, how hormone replacement therapy may not be so risky and how U.S. families are debt-ridden.
By PT Staff published September 1, 2004 - last reviewed on June 9, 2016
No Cancer Threat
Carcinogens called acrylamides, found in many foods, aren't a significant cancer risk, according to a new study. Scientists say the average diet does not contain dangerous concentrations of the chemicals.
Vitamin Link
A study of 8,000 infants suggests that those who drink formula and take vitamins are more likely to develop food allergies and asthma, according to research in Pediatrics. Researchers say further study may clarify the link.
Hormone Saga
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may not be doomed. A recent Cornell University study found women who take hormones before age 60 have a 39 percent lower risk of death overall than women who don't. Previous studies that found HRT too risky were performed on women who began therapy later in life.
Struggling With Debt
Nearly one in seven U.S. families are struggling with bills from medical expenses, even though they have health insurance, according to a new study. Healthcare costs are a factor in half of bankruptcy cases.
