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11/09 newsletter - FDA moves to pull popular decongestant from shelves amid effectiveness concerns
Could taking fish oil supplements help lower cancer risk?
American Health
November 09, 2024
Health News Roundup
FDA moves to pull popular decongestant from shelves amid effectiveness concerns: The US Food and Drug Administration announced a proposal to remove oral phenylephrine – a common ingredient in many popular over-the-counter decongestants – from the market, citing evidence that it doesn’t work.
‘My upper arms are like jelly’: can I learn to love weightlifting in six weeks?: As a middle-aged woman, you would have to be living under a rock (one you’re too weak to lift, maybe) not to know you should be strength training. The headlines just keep coming, ever more persuasive. “Lifting heavy” builds muscle mass and improves bone density; it’s good for your heart, mood and sleep.
Nutrition Corner
Could taking fish oil supplements help lower cancer risk?: Past studies show that omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids play an important role in a person’s overall health. Mainly found in oily fish or plant-based sources, both of these essential fatty acids play an important role in keeping the brain functioning properly, as well as helping with the body’s growth and development.
Alcohol can increase your cancer risk. What experts say about how much is too much: Despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol, many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk.
Recipe for The Day
With its caramelized onion base, rich broth and cheesy croutons, French onion soup is one of the ultimate comfort food dishes. Although this soup is a French bistro classic, it is easy to make at home and an inexpensive way to feed a crowd. In his recipe, chef Tyler Florence shares his simple tips for making restaurant-worthy French onion soup, including how to caramelize onions, the key ingredients for building savory flavor and how to make croutons with a golden, bubbly, cheese-pull worthy finish.
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