U.S. experts say supplements made in America are different, but neither country tests for ingredients By Alan Mozes THURSDAY, April 12 (HealthDay News) — DNA analysis of traditional Chinese medicines that were seized by Australian customs officials revealed that many contained plant ingredients in quantities and combinations that could have produced allergic or even toxic...

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Study of Taiwanese patients found potential dangers in aristolochia THURSDAY, April 12 (HealthDay News) — A toxic component of a plant used in certain types of herbal remedies can cause kidney failure and upper urinary tract cancer, researchers warn. Aristolochic acid is found in Aristolochia herbal remedies, which have been used for centuries and still...

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Avoid sauces, gravies and fattening dressings (HealthDay News) — It’s tempting to let good eating habits slide once you’ve reached your desired weight, but that can mean quickly re-adding those lost pounds. The Cleveland Clinic suggests how to help you maintain weight loss: Cut down on daily calories; work with a dietitian to come up...

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Offerings that should meld well with a diabetic’s meal plan (HealthDay News) — People with diabetes should look for foods that pack a powerful nutritional punch yet have a low glycemic index, experts say. The American Diabetes Association suggests these optimal “superfoods”: Any kind of bean, from kidney beans to pinto beans. Vegetables that are...

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