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Foods That Help Avoid Kidney Stones

A kidney stone is a hard mass that forms from crystals in the urine.  For most people, natural chemicals in the urine keep stones from forming and causing problems. Different Types of Kidney Stones calcium oxalate  Calcium phosphate stone  Uric acid stone   Diet changes and medical treatment are individualized based on the type of… Read More »

We help journalists avoid reliance on sources with financial conflicts of interest

September 26, 2019 Posted By Categories Gary Schwitzer is the founder and publisher of HealthNewsReview.org.  He tweets as @garyschwitzer, or at @HealthNewsRevu. For the past 11 years, HealthNewsReview.org has helped journalists find industry-independent experts to use as sources in their stories.  It’s an effort begun by journalists Jeanne Lenzer and Shannon Brownlee (now a VP… Read More »

Avoid the stress of fireworks

Fireworks are a regular feature of Australian celebrations – many of us love seeing those colours flash across the sky when we bring in the New Year, or celebrate other milestones. But while the fanfare of fireworks is fun for most humans, the bright lights and loud noises can cause fear and distress in many… Read More »

Bed bug bites: Avoid being bitten by the household pest in winter using this simple trick

Bed bug infestations can be hard to spot making it difficult to know what’s bitten you in the first place. The insects are very small – approximately 5mm long – and usually hide in mattresses, within bed frames and behind loose wallpaper. To identify a bed bug bite look out for itchy red bumps, often… Read More »