Week of March 25, 2019 (see last week)
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Like eggs, that are recommended one week and then put on the no-no list the next, the same is true of whether you should take a daily low-dose aspirin. A study published last week by Harvard Medical School scientists demonstrates how aspirin can inhibit the growth of cancer. However, another study demonstrates that daily dose aspirin has no effect on healthy aging for those over 70 with no prior heart issues. And new guidelines issued last week said low-dose aspirin is no longer recommended for those without the high risk of heart disease and a few other conditions. Here are some tips to prevent heart attacks and strokes without pills.
The Environmental Working Group is out with its annual list of produce with the highest and the lowest levels of pesticide residue in test samples. Surprise: spinach and kale are very high on the no-no list. However, they say the benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables even if you choose non-organic items outweigh the risks of pesticide residue.
According to CBS News, nearly two-thirds of hospital emergency rooms are staffed by outside companies, and thus those charges may be out-of-network. That means they may not be covered in full or at all by your insurance. And NBC News reports that in some states, debt collectors may be able to put a lien on your house or garnish your wages for unpaid medical bills.
Product manufacturers like to make shoppers think their product is healthy to eat. One in-fashion way today is to promote that it is made from "whole grains." That's what Cheez-it tried to do, but they got caught.
That is our Mouse Print* story this week.
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